A terrifying, howling puppet known as Blinky the zombie koala has greeted those arriving at Parliament House ahead of the first question time for the 47th parliament. The giant animatronic puppet is part of a climate crisis protest by Extinction Rebellion. Video by Blake Sharp-Wiggins. | Guardian Australia

Learn how to make a puppet from the very best! 📝 Norman Hetherington was a man of many talents and an absolute master of puppetry. Step inside his studio and watch as he brings a character to life for his performance of Ali Baba. Rooted in Middle Eastern folktales, the story of Ali Baba has been retold across cultures for centuries. Inspired by these classic tales, Norman’s interpretation inevitably drew on and reflected cultural stereotypes of the time. Discover the magic of one of Australia’s