Category: Australia

Australian researchers have discovered a hidden climate superpower of trees. Their bark harbours trillions of microbes that help scrub the air of greenhouse and toxic gases. It’s long been known that trees fight global warming by consuming carbon dioxide (CO2) through photosynthesis. But a new study published in Science shows their microbial […]

Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has announced of a range of support measures available for farming clients with operations adversely impacted by extreme monsoonal rainfall and flooding in the region.  Rabobank deputy regional manager North Queensland Joe Webb said heavy and persistent rainfall from the monsoonal system had caused major flooding in […]

Around a fifth of solar panels examined in a new study fail much faster than expected and some may last for only half their anticipated lifetime. New research has uncovered a critical challenge in solar energy with the discovery that a considerable amount of solar panels degrade much more rapidly […]

If school mornings feel rushed, you are not alone. The stress usually comes from deciding what to make for breakfast and pack for lunch at the last minute. When food is prepared in advance, mornings become faster, calmer and far more predictable. A few simple kitchen habits can save you […]

Sydney has united in a spirit of unity and celebration welcoming 2026 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve show on its famous harbour.Nearly a million people are estimated to have come together on the night for an incredible fireworks display that left crowds in awe. People across the foreshore also observed a minute’s silence at 11pm remembering the victims of the Bondi terror attack. “New Year’s Eve is […]

This article explores how authentic wellness retreats in Bali offer a deeply holistic healing experience that goes far beyond modern spa trends or social media–driven yoga. Rooted in Hindu-Buddhist traditions, Bali’s wellness practices integrate body, mind, spirit, and nature through sacred rituals, the guidance of balian traditional healers, and ceremonies […]

Coles’ hot cross buns are hopping back into baskets this Boxing Day, turning a post-Christmas tradition into support for Australian families navigating childhood cancer, with 20 cents from every 6 or 9 pack sold donated to children’s cancer charity Redkite. With more than 2 million hot cross buns expected to […]

Ferrycarrig Construction Pty Ltd has been fined $40,000 after a NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) investigation found the company supplied dozens of falsified waste dockets relating to works at the Sydney Metro Waterloo construction site. The investigation was launched after a site auditor raised concerns with the EPA in May […]

As Australians head into the festive season, health experts are urging people to plan ahead and look after each other, with new data showing a significant spike in alcohol related harms over the Christmas and New Year period. The analysis of 2023 ambulance data from the National Ambulance Surveillance System (NASS) at […]

People with breast cancer that has spread to the brain will save more than $4500 a month when Tucatinib is listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in the coming weeks.   Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) welcomes today’s decision by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) to recommend tucatinib (Tukysa) for […]