Australia

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

Business

Australian airline Qantas agrees payouts over 'ghost flights'

Australia's biggest airline Qantas agrees million-dollar settlement after being accused of selling thousands of tickets for flights it had already cancelled.

06/05/2024

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Pro-Palestinian protesters camp out at Australian universities

Hundreds of protesters expressed solidarity with Palestine mimicking protests across US university campuses.

03/05/2024

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WATCH: Hundreds of whales beached on Australian coast

Up to 160 long-finned pilot whales beached on the western Australian coast Thursday and at least 26 died before wildlife authorities could begin a rescue attempt, officials said.

25/04/2024

Australia

Frenchman gains Australian residency for heroism in Sydney attack

The 31-year-old stood in the way of knife-wielding Joel Cauchi on Saturday during the deadly rampage that left six victims dead and a dozen wounded.

18/04/2024

Australia

Knife attack in Sydney church treated as 'act of terrorism'

Authorities in Sydney have arrested a 16-year-old following a knife attack that injured a bishop and a priest during a church service, declaring the incident an act of terrorism with a suspected religious motive.

16/04/2024

Australia

Multiple worshippers and bishop stabbed at mass in Sydney

A bishop and worshippers at a church in Australia were attacked during mass by a man wielding a knife.

15/04/2024

Australia

Sydney shopping centre attack: PM praises 'heroism' of responders

Nine people were stabbed by an attacker at the Westfield Shopping Centre on Saturday afternoon.

13/04/2024

Health news

Could this cannabis extract become a future treatment for skin cancer?

There were positive results in the laboratory but the researchers have not yet started animal trials, and it could take years before it’s approved for human trials.

03/04/2024

Business

€2.8 bn UK deal gets Australia closer to fleet of nuclear-powered subs

The UK's defence minister said the deal was expensive but necessary.

22/03/2024

Health news

Meet 'Viv,' an AI companion that could help comfort dementia patients

Its developers say the technology is not here to replace humans but rather to support care staff.

14/03/2024

Travel News

People 'bounced off the roof' of a plane that dropped during flight

This incident acts as a stark reminder of why you should wear a seatbelt when flying.

12/03/2024

Nature

Great Barrier Reef hit by mass coral bleaching event

Aerial surveys have revealed prevalent shallow-water coral bleaching on most surveyed reefs.

08/03/2024

Climate

How an Australian beef farm won - and lost - its carbon neutral status

The farm has been a beacon of hope for the red meat industry, which is under pressure to show that sustainable farming is possible.

19/02/2024

Australia

Italy's Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open in five sets

The 22-year old Italian had only lost one set in the tournament before facing Daniil Medvedev in the final.

28/01/2024

Climate

Heatwaves during pregnancy could be making babies smaller

Exposure to extreme temperatures could be impacting babies’ birth weights, a new study has found.

11/01/2024

Nutrition

This cake may boost your brain health, experts say

Dubbed the ‘unforgettable cake’, its recipe includes ingredients that should help our brains stay healthy such as beetroot, olive oil, and cinnamon.

09/01/2024

Australia

Australia's Queensland state suffers its worst flooding ever

More than 300 people were rescued from floodwaters in northeast Australia, with dozens of residents clinging to roofs, officials said on Monday.

18/12/2023

Australia

'Worst female serial killer' conviction overturned by Australian court

Kathleen Folbigg and her legal team are now seeking 'substantial' compensation from the state government for the years she has spent in prison.

14/12/2023

Australia

Australia and France reset relationship after 'back-stabbing' deal

A new agreement will mean each country can have access to the other's military facilities in the Pacific region and increase joint activities.

05/12/2023

Health news

Omicron variants may cause fewer long COVID cases, study says

A new study analysed the prevalence of long COVID in the population and found fewer cases of lasting symptoms associated with more recent strains.

29/11/2023

Healthcare

Australia to ban imports of single-use disposable vapes from next year

Australia joins an increasing number of countries are trying to crack down on disposable e-cigarettes.

28/11/2023

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WATCH: Bushfires burn through homes in northern Perth

Local media reported Thursday that a bushfire had burned through some of Perth's northern suburbs, with many properties already lost.

23/11/2023