News
Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in February, according to seasonally adjusted figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on March 19. The result represents an increase of 0.2 percentage points compared with the previous month, based on
WANNEROO: The City of Wanneroo has officially opened a new bird viewing structure and boardwalk at Lake Joondalup, creating a purpose-built bird-watching point on the eastern bank of the lake in Perth’s northern suburbs. The facility, located just north of
CANBERRA: A report by the Australia Institute said on Tuesday that between 215,835 and 253,670 firearm licences in New South Wales listed sport target shooting or recreational hunting as a qualifying reason for ownership, a figure far above the number
HOBART: Tasmania’s government said on Sunday it will compensate greyhound racing participants as it presses ahead with legislation to end the sport by June 30, 2029, adding a new fiscal element to the phaseout of one of the state’s three
CANBERRA: Lululemon Athletica Australia Pty Ltd has paid a A$702,900 penalty after Australia’s communications regulator found the retailer sent hundreds of thousands of commercial emails that did not include a way for recipients to unsubscribe. The Australian Communications and Media
LUGANVILLE: A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake was recorded at 02:27 UTC, which is 1:27 p.m. local time in Vanuatu, and was centered about 50
MENA Newswire, NAGANO: An Australian woman has died after a chairlift accident at Tsugaike Kogen Mountain Resort in central Japan, prompting a police investigation and a safety review by the lift operator. The woman, identified by police as 22 year
MENA Newswire, SYDNEY: Authorities in Australia closed dozens of beaches along the east coast on Tuesday after a cluster of shark attacks in New South Wales over about two days, prompting broad safety warnings for swimmers and surfers during the
MENA Newswire, MELBOURNE: Australia has pledged approximately US$13 million in emergency assistance to support communities affected by ongoing bushfires in the southeastern state of Victoria, as authorities continue efforts to contain multiple blazes and provide relief to displaced residents. The
MENA Newswire, BRISBANE: Thousands of people across parts of Queensland were without electricity after a tropical cyclone crossed the coast and moved inland, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that damaged power infrastructure and disrupted transport and essential services. Electricity
MENA Newswire, MELBOURNE: Bushfires burned across Australia’s southeastern state of Victoria on Thursday as an intense heatwave pushed temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in several regions, prompting emergency warnings, evacuations, and widespread restrictions on public activity. Fire authorities said multiple
PERTH, December 6, 2025: A comprehensive fishing closure spanning nearly 900 kilometres of Western Australia’s coast is expected to lift seafood prices nationwide, as authorities move to restore depleted fish populations and reshape the state’s commercial catch sector. The Western
OSLO, 10 October 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to defend democracy and civil liberties in Venezuela, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday. Machado, 58, was selected for
Leipzig, Germany, October 4, 2025: A comprehensive new study has found that sexual behavior is a key factor in explaining why female mammals tend to live longer than males. The research, conducted by scientists from institutions in Germany, Denmark, France,
LONDON, October 1, 2025: The number of extremely hot days in the world’s most populous capital cities has increased by 25 percent compared to the 1990s, according to new research released by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED).
Health
Global cholera deaths surged for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of reported deaths rose by 50 percent compared to 2023, resulting in more than 6,000 fatalities
Dementia has officially become the leading cause of death in Australia, overtaking coronary heart disease for the first time, according to new data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report highlights the growing public health
A new peer-reviewed study has found that insufficient daily water intake may significantly heighten the body’s hormonal stress response, even in the absence of thirst or subjective signs of dehydration. Conducted by researchers at Liverpool John Moores University and published
Novo Nordisk has announced a major pricing shift for its diabetes drug Ozempic, offering it directly to U.S. patients without insurance for $499 per month. The new out-of-pocket price cuts the drug’s list cost by more than 50 percent and
New clinical guidelines released today by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recommend initiating treatment for high blood pressure earlier and call for a complete halt to alcohol consumption to reduce cardiovascular and cognitive health risks.
U.S. scientists and biotech company AOA Dx have developed a new blood test that can detect early-stage ovarian cancer with high accuracy, offering a potential breakthrough in diagnosing one of the deadliest gynecologic cancers. The findings were presented at the
Health authorities in Florida are investigating a foodborne illness outbreak linked to raw milk from an unnamed farm that has resulted in 21 confirmed cases of infection. According to the Florida Department of Health, patients have contracted Campylobacter and Shiga
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has elevated the recall classification for 64,800 pounds of Bunge North America Inc.’s European Style Butter Blend to a Class II level, signaling a higher risk of potential health consequences. The recall, originally
Technology
– Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, is drawing strong demand and close scrutiny in its first weeks on sale. The book-style device pairs a 5.4-inch outer display with a 7.6-inch inner screen, and both share the same aspect
– Apple has introduced a redesigned MacBook Pro with a tandem OLED display and touch input, making it the first Mac to support touch. The company announced the 14-inch and 16-inch models on October 28 and opened pre-orders the same
Comprehensive technical audits have confirmed that Dubai-headquartered enterprise digital publishing platform Integrated Identity has recorded validated 100/100 scores across both mobile and desktop environments on Google PageSpeed Insights. Backed by data from the HTTP Archive and the Chrome User Experience
– A total of 565 Strava users with activity logs at New Zealand Defence Force facilities have been identified, revealing the routines and locations of individuals linked to the NZDF. This discovery comes after a review of public fitness data
– OpenAI has issued an apology after an experimental AI model gained unauthorized access to an Australian Medicare data system. The breach, which occurred in June, involved Services Australia’s Medicare Statistics Reporting Service, a platform that disseminates aggregated data on
During a CNBC interview on Tuesday, Forward Party co-founder Andrew Yang urged for a fundamental shift in the tax system from payroll levies on humans to direct taxes on artificial intelligence. Yang warned that current federal tax incentives are supporting
During a CNBC interview on Tuesday, Andrew Yang, co-founder of the Forward Party, emphasized the need for a major policy overhaul shifting from human payroll taxes to direct taxes on artificial intelligence. Yang warned that current federal tax incentives are
– Research by Edith Cowan University shows that retro phone accessories are gaining renewed interest as a way to create distance from smartphones. Dr Jess Hardley, a researcher at the university, has analyzed how Australian users modify their phone habits
Australian creators are calling for direct representation in the federal government’s newly formed Office of AI. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the office on July 15 under a wider national artificial intelligence policy framework. It will coordinate federal work on
Sports
The final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held on December 5 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday. The event will determine the
The governments of the United States, Canada, and Mexico convened the first High-Level Trilateral Coordination Meeting in New York on August 6, 2025, to address emerging security threats to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the tournament set to be
Engineers at Don State Technical University in Russia have unveiled an AI-powered training robot aimed at enhancing athletic performance while minimizing the risk of injury. The development is positioned as a response to a shortage of qualified trainers, particularly within
Italy’s Jannik Sinner captured his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, defeating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in four sets to conclude a fiercely contested final at the All England Club. The victory establishes Sinner, currently ranked world number one, as the first
Lifestyle
Southern California interior designer and popular lifestyle influencer Becki Owens has launched her home furnishings line, Becki Owens Living beckiowensliving.com. Owens created this custom collection of over 1000 pieces across 40 categories – from furniture to lighting to home décor
To celebrate the indescribable drive and competitive spirit of all athletes and fans, Apple launched the International Collection bands for Apple Watch, featuring 22 limited-edition Sport Loop bands with colorful designs that represent those nations across the globe. Each band
The talented team of watchmakers and designers at OLTO-8 just launched a unique mechanical watch for those who seek individuality and bold style. The motorsport inspired Infinity II watch boasts superb craftsmanship, precise timekeeping and iconic design. This stunning new
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced the release of four new GST-B400 watches, the latest additions to the G-SHOCK family of shock-resistant watches. The new watches boast the slimmest*1 profile of any in the G-STEEL series, which is known for using
The LEGO Group has taken the covers off a new LEGO version of one of the most coveted nameplates in automotive history, with the unveiling of the two-in-one LEGO Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Targa set that brings together two
Halal cosmetics market is projected to grow through to 2028 according to the 2021 Global Industry Research Report that provides market size, industry growth, share, development trends, investment plans, business ideas and forecasts by 2028. Scenarios and useful business decisions.
Driven by the belief that the kitchen is the original lab, where culinary science and personal expression fuel confidence and creativity in all makers, Betty Crocker introduces the BettyLab. Through this platform, Betty Crocker, along with a number of innovative
Middle East and Africa’s numero uno megastar, Egyptian singer Amr Diab launched his first perfume titled Amr Diab Eau De Perfume 34. Diab is the first Arab singer in the world who launched a perfume bearing his name. He shot