In this week’s issue of First News

  • PE teacher’s epic 2,800-mile scoot across Australia! p5
  • Amazing wildlife photos p6
  • The secret life of miniature creatures p9
  • Would you eat a cookie made from plastic? p10
  • Interview with CBBC’s Saturday Mash-Up Live presenters p18
  • Non-league transfer record smashed p28

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