Australia

Health news

Weight loss drugs could help fight chronic kidney disease, study finds

Researchers said the drugs could make a major difference for chronic kidney disease patients by helping to reduce other risk factors.

26/11/2024

Tech News

Social media sites call for delay to Australia's social media ban

Social media sites are lobbying the Australian government to delay its proposed age limits for children younger than 16.

25/11/2024

Tech News

Australia slams Musk's reaction to its social media age limit bill

"Our job is to put in place the necessary protection for kids online," Australia's treasurer said after the billionaire criticised its new social media age limit bill.

22/11/2024

Tech News

Australia's social media age limits: Where do other countries stand?

Australia's communications minister has introduced a new bill to ban social media for minors under the age of 16. Will other countries follow suit?

21/11/2024

Nature

How did an Antarctic penguin end up in Australia?

The runaway emperor penguin was seen attempting belly slides on the sands of an Australian beach.

12/11/2024

Culture news

Jamie Oliver book withdrawn after criticism by Indigenous Australians

Critics say the chef’s book “Billy and the Epic Escape” relies on tropes and stereotypes about Indigenous Australians.

11/11/2024

Culture news

Australian breaker Raygun retires after Olympics backlash

Rachael Gunn has quit competitive breakdancing after her unusual routine at the Paris Games went viral and generated criticism and conspiracy theories.

07/11/2024

Culture news

Radiohead's Thom Yorke walks off stage over Gaza heckler

Radiohead singer Thom Yorke stormed off stage at a concert in Melbourne after a fan shouted criticism of the musician’s position on Gaza.

31/10/2024

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Tourists and gold diggers boost Clermont economy as old mines re-open

In Australia, the small town of Clermont, in central Queensland, is enjoying a new lease of life thanks to rising gold prices.

14/10/2024

Travel News

Airline apologises after R-rated film airs on every screen on flight

The airline is reviewing how the incident took place after a movie that was 'clearly not suitable' was aired on every screen.

09/10/2024

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Tasmanian court excludes men from women-only exhibition

The Supreme Court of Tasmania ruled the "Ladies' Lounge" women-only exhibition legal, overturning a prior decision, citing protection under anti-discrimination law.

27/09/2024

Australia

Australian asylum seekers warn EU against rolling out offshore centres

Two asylum seekers with first-hand experience of Australia’s brutal offshore migrant processing centres told Euronews they have a message for European leaders mulling the prospect of doing the same back home: don’t.

25/09/2024

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WATCH: Pesto the giant penguin steals hearts at Melbourne Aquarium

Pesto, a massive king penguin chick at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, has become a social media sensation.

20/09/2024

Tech News

Australia plans to introduce social media age limit

"The bullying that can occur online, the access to material which causes social harm, and parents are wanting a response,” the Australian prime minister said.

10/09/2024

Nature

Scientists have taught crocodiles to stop eating poisonous toads

The taste aversion method could save many other native animals.

15/08/2024

Green News

Australia’s largest bank pulls funding for fossil fuel companies

CBA has explained that they will stop financing fossil fuel companies that don’t comply with climate goals set out by the Paris Agreement.

15/08/2024

Australia

Pilot dies after 'unauthorised' chopper crashes into Australian hotel

Authorities in the northeastern coastal city of Cairns said they had not confirmed the pilot's identity, the reason for the flight, or how the tourist helicopter could take off from the local airport.

12/08/2024

Health news

Online programme teaches GPs to better understand chronic pelvic pain

Experts say chronic pelvic pain is often underdiagnosed and undertreated with the average diagnosis time of endometriosis being 6.6 years worldwide.

10/08/2024

Australia

Australia lifts terrorism threat level from 'possible' to 'probable'

The Australian government on Monday elevated the nation’s terrorism threat alert level from “possible” to “probable,” citing concerns about increasing radicalization among young people and community tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.

05/08/2024

Culture news

Former James Bond actor George Lazenby retires from acting

The former model and actor took up the 007 mantle from Sean Connery in 1969 for 'On Her Majesty’s Secret Service'. He only starred in one James Bond film - which is now regarded as one of the best in the series.

25/07/2024

Health news

Rising 'breast implant illness' cases sparks removal surgery demand

Researchers say the condition is not medically recognised but needs further investigation as the numbers having procedures to remove implants grows.

20/07/2024

Art

Tasmanian museum curator admits faking Picassos after gender row

A museum in Tasmania hit the headlines when it hung works by Picasso in a women’s toilet following a discrimination complaint – but they weren’t Picassos at all.

15/07/2024

Health news

Study finds air pollution reduces IVF success

Being exposed to air pollution around the time of egg retrieval can significantly curb the odds of a successful transfer through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a new study has found.

08/07/2024

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WATCH: First moments of freedom for Julian Asange

Video shows Wikileaks founder leaving court in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, and landing in Canberra, Australia, where he is greeted by his wife, Stella.

26/06/2024

Australia

Assange free after pleading guilty to leaking military secrets

The WikiLeaks founder returned to his homeland of Australia aboard a charter plane on Wednesday after striking a deal with the US government guaranteeing his freedom.

26/06/2024

Art

Tasmanian museum hangs Picassos in women's toilet

A museum in Tasmania found an innovative workaround when it was told it couldn’t restrict access to its women-only ‘Ladies Lounge’ – hanging artwork in a female toilet cubicle.

24/06/2024