Australia to Roll Out Bird Flu Vaccines, 5 Native Species at High Risk
‘I can announce that the first vaccines are expected to roll out in coming days and weeks,’ said Agriculture Minister Julie Collins.
Report Finds Coral Coverage Up Across Great Barrier Reef Amid Climate Concerns
The central part of the reef, from Cooktown to Proserpine, showed an increase from 28.6 to 31.6 percent.
Australia Deepens Defence Ties With Vietnam Amid Human Rights Concerns
Both countries agreed to work together on defence and supply chain resilience.
Australia’s Newest Media Giant Suffers $125 Million Advertising Slump
The decline in ad revenues across the 7 Network and its radio brands was offset by growth across its digital platforms.
Victorian Premier Delays Work-From-Home Laws Until After Election
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll announced that the legislation will take effect on July 1, 2027, instead of the scheduled date of Sept. 1, 2026.
30,000 Sign Petition Calling for Bail Decision to Be Reversed for Youth Offenders
Van Viet Truong was set upon by five youths after he intervened to try and stop them beating other retail workers.
Why HSBC Is Walking Away From Australian Retail Banking After 40 Years
HSBC’s withdrawal highlights the scale required to challenge Australia’s dominant banks, according to finance expert Shane Shmuel.
WHO Defends Childhood Vaccination Schedules After Trump Order
The recommended schedule is ‘based on years of research across the world on how the immune system develops,’ a World Health Organization official said.
Trump Admin Ends Medicaid Funding for Gender Transition Treatments for Minors
The final rule blocked federal funds for surgeries, hormones, and puberty blockers starting in October.
Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Military-Grade Satellite Modems to China
John Eisenberg, assistant attorney general for national security, said the modems could have been used by China against the United States in the future.
10 Tiny Habits That Undermine Weight Loss
Brute willpower, food rules, and skipped meals for weight loss can backfire—here’s what to do instead.
If They Were Human, They’d Be Arrested. Experts Respond to Rogue AI Breach.
One expert compared the OpenAI model hack to a dystopian thought experiment in which a machine eventually destroys humanity.
The Risks of Eating Meat Differ Between Individual and Population Levels
Whether eating red meat raises blood sugar depends on who you ask, according to a new study.
The Battle of Athens, Tennessee: The Story of an American Rebellion in 1946
Thousands of WWII veterans came home from war only to take up arms against local officials attempting to steal an election.
Australian Shipbuilder Gets $1.7 Billion Offer for US Operations
South Korean conglomerate Hanwha has made a tentative US$1.05 billion to US$1.2 billion offer for Austal’s US business.
Labor Minister Says PM Did Not Make Inappropriate Comment About Japan Leader
What are the $270 melons that have sparked a political row?
Westpac Bank Reports 20 Percent Drop in Mortgage Applications After Budget
Westpac reported its third-quarter results on Aug. 10, which included impacts of changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing outlined in the May budget.
Appeals Court Sets Aside Biden-Era Energy Standards for Stoves, Ovens
‘The Biden Administration proposed numerous regulations to make home appliances more expensive and less useful,’ a three-judge panel unanimously wrote.
Nationwide Survey Indicates Most Americans Favor Universal School Choice
About 79 percent of parents grossly underestimate how much their state spends on public K-12 education.
Trump Says Replacing Infantino Would Be ‘Terrible Mistake’
Trump said FIFA President Gianni Infantino was ‘fantastic’ and had just presided over the most successful World Cup ever.
William Orbit, Grammy-Winning Producer Behind Madonna and Blur Albums, Dies at 69
The British producer who helped transform the sound of the late 1990s died last month at his home, family members announced.
Taylor Farms Recalls Products With Jalapeños Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
The FDA announced earlier that it was investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers supplied from Sinaloa, Mexico.
Do Plants Have Consciousness?
The boundaries we have drawn around perception and awareness may be narrower than we thought.
The Foods That Feed Your Eyes
A healthy diet provides nutrients that protect delicate eye tissues, filter harmful light, preserve the retina, and regulate intraocular pressure.
Long-Term Instagram Use Linked to a Weaker Sense of Self, Study Shows
Researchers in Milan used virtual reality to test whether years of Instagram use affects how people recognize their own face.
How to Keep Ants Away Once You’ve Treated the Ant Hill
Ants are simply looking for three things: food, water, and a safe place to build a home.
Demand for Experiences Surges as Travelers Prioritize Activities Over Relaxation
It seems consumers are increasingly showing signs that they appreciate the experiential part of travel.
