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Landmark find as Leadbeater’s Possum discovered in New South Wales
By Callum Ludwig A landmark discovery has led to further faith for the future of the Leadbeater’s Possum. Believed to only remain in Victorian forests, footage from wildlife cameras near the Yarrangobilly Caves in the Kosciuszko National Park in...

Australia to see more intense rains as climate change worsens, analysis shows
Scientists have warned that extreme rains could become more common in eastern Australia, following heavy downpours from May 19-23 that caused widespread flooding, claimed five lives and left some 50,000 people stranded. The warning is based on a...

University of New South Wales trials brain game for chronic pain treatment
A game-based intervention developed by the University of New South Wales has shown potential as a drug-free treatment for chronic pain. HOW IT WORKS Called PainWaive, the neurofeedback intervention includes a kit with an EEG headset and a tablet...
Australia has outgrown its early-stage VC tax breaks, Tech Council says
Australia’s startup ecosystem has outgrown the venture capital tax breaks on offer to boost early-stage tech investment, and are now acting as a handbrake as companies level up. That’s according to the Tech Council of Australia, which has flagged...

Australian Blues group includes Tipperary in their short tour of Ireland
Hat Fitz and Cara Robinson will be in Ireland, from Australia, on a short tour in June to play at The Doolin Folk Festival, Boyle Arts festival and Galway Folk Festival. They are playing only 2 shows outside of these Festival shows, in Belfast and...

Deputy foreign minister to visit Australia in October
DIASPORA Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Loverdos will visit Australia in October, as part of a tour to meet the Greek diaspora, but also address consular longstanding issues. In an interview with SBS radio’s Greek program, Loverdos acknowledged...

Australia coachless for upcoming England Ashes tour as Meninga trades Roos for Bears
In one of the rugby league’s worst kept secrets, NRL Immortal Mal Meninga has been appointed as the inaugural head coach of the Perth Bears, the NRL’s 18th team, set to enter the competition in 2027. In accepting the full-time position, the...

'Trees Not Tesla': Australian city's protest ignites a war over environment- and Elon Musk
Environmental activists in Tonsley, Australia, are battling Tesla's proposed battery recycling facility, facing unexpected anti-Elon Musk sentiment. Despite local opposition citing concerns over green space and Musk's controversial image, the...

Vietnamese singers shine at Australian musical festival
HÀ NỘI – Young talented Vietnamese singers Trương Mỹ Anh and Chi Xê have impressed music enthusiasts with their performance at Vivid Sydney, one of the largest musical festivals in Australia. Anh appeared at the Next gen: V-pop, an event within...

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman join Australia SailGP team as co-owners
By David Mouriquand & AP Published on 06/06/2025 - 15:58 GMT+2 Hollywood heavyweights Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have become co-owners of the Australia SailGP team. The Deadpool & Wolverine stars joined driver and CEO Tom Slingsby...

Australia’s identity crisis
Once upon a time, Australia knew who it was. A plucky, sunburnt frontier of sheep, surfboards, and mild xenophobia – where the Prime Minister could wrestle a crocodile, down a pint, and still sign a trade deal before lunch. These days, the...

Australia Warns Citizens Visiting Kenya
The Australian government has issued an advisory notice to its citizens who are planning to visit Kenya to be careful. This warning came from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), which issued an updated advisory on Friday, June 6....

In brief: Feds convict CEO, Australia sues Philips, CMS awards new RAC
WASHINGTON – Federal authorities have convicted Gary Cox, 79, CEO of Power Mobility Doctor Rx (DMERx), for orchestrating a $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme involving false doctor orders for medically unnecessary equipment like braces and...

Ladyhill Victoria School marks Environment Day with sapling drive, cultural performances
Media Release Mangaluru, Jun 6: Environment Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Ladyhill Victoria High School in the school hall. The event commenced with a prayer service dedicated to the protection of nature, during which students...

Canada's Victoria Hayward, Athletes Unlimited aim for sustainable pro softball ahead of Olympic return
Canadian softball veteran Victoria Hayward has competed through four Olympic cycles — yet she's only played in one. And so as softball returns for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, the 33-year-old Toronto native is still taking a big-picture view....

Seven secures MLC rights in Australia

Sports News | Scott Boland in Dark About His Spot in Australia's Playing XI for WTC Final
London [UK], June 6 (ANI): Australia's seasoned quick Scott Boland is still in the dark about his potential appearance in the World Test Championship final against South Africa on Tuesday at the Lord's, a venue where he would "love" to play. With...

China has a stranglehold on the world’s rare-earths supply chain. Can Australia break it?
Weeks after China retaliated against Donald Trump’s tariffs by suspending exports of a range of rare-earth elements and related high-powered magnets, Ford was forced to pause a production line in Chicago. Days later, executives from other major...
1 of the most beautiful island chains in Australia just got a new hotel for the 1st time in 2 decades
The Sundays The Catseye Pool Club's dining room, located at The Sundays. The Sundays This resort is Australia's Whitsundays Islands' first new hotel in nearly two decades. Catseye Pool Club, led by Josh and Julie Niland, serves up a rare feat:...