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.
Attack on Cargo Ship Near Yemen in Red Sea Causes Casualties, UK Group Says
The Houthis said they attacked a Saudi oil tanker earlier this month and that more than two dozen ships were forced to be turned around.
16,000 Arrests Made as Part of Operation to Make Washington Safe
This is the largest law enforcement collaboration “ever assembled to confront crime in a major American city,” the U.S. Marshals Service said.
CCP Weighs Taiwan, US Strategies and Leadership Purge at Beidaihe Retreat
Taiwanese officials say the CCP is focused on influencing Taiwan’s elections, blocking U.S. arms sales, and tightening loyalty within the Party.
The Serotonin-Melatonin Connection to Scoliosis
Some clinicians believe that treating spinal curvature goes beyond correcting the curve itself.
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.
Peaches: An Unexpected Source of Carotenoids That Benefits the Eyes and Skin
Peaches owe their golden-orange hue to carotenoids, natural plant pigments.
‘100 Years of Laughter’: America’s Funniest Years
Garry Berman traces comedy’s evolution across the 20th century.
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.
Robocalls Are Increasing in US as Report Lists Worst-Impacted Area Codes
A company that blocks robocalls, YouMail, said that over 4 billion robocalls were made in July 2026.
North Carolina GOP Picks State Lawmaker to Replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on November Ballot
Jennifer Balkcom will face Democratic farmer Jamie Ager in November.
Small Businesses Want to Hire, but They Can’t Find Workers: NFIB
For 27 percent of small business owners, ‘labor quality or availability’ was the top problem—firmly above the historical average of 12 percent.
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.
Most Insomnia Is Linked to Stress—How to Relieve It
Good sleep comes from letting go of stress and nurturing your body with regular routines, warm baths, and gentle bedtime stretches.
Scientists Discover an Unexpected Way to Boost Beet Juice’s Blood Pressure Benefits
Improvements in the oral microbiome and increased saliva acidity appeared to enhance the body’s nitrate–nitrite–nitric oxide pathway.
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.
