Scams

ACCC issues warning over “Hi mum” scam texts

“Unfortunately, these unscrupulous scammers are targeting women and older Australians, with 82 per cent of family impersonation scams reported by people over the age of 55, accounting for 95 per cent of all reported losses,” Ms Rickard said. The ACCC’s Scamwatch has issued an official warning after there’s been a substantial rise in the amount…

Rockhampton murder

35-year-old Rockhampton man charged with murder

Numerous emergency service vehicles attended the scene yesterday afternoon. Source: Shutterstock. Queensland Police have charged a Frenchville man with murder after a woman was found dead at her home in Allenstown yesterday afternoon. Authorities were called to the residence in West Street at 3:50pm on Sunday afternoon where they located the body of a woman…

Balsamic Vinegar

Italy and Slovenia are going to court over balsamic vinegar

Italy was unsuccessful in their last balsamic vinegar lawsuit against Germany. Italy has announced they will initiate legal proceedings against Slovenia after the Balkan country decided to make changes surrounding balsamic vinegar and its authenticity. Since 2009, Italy has protected the rights around balsamic vinegar, essentially this means that balsamic vinegar-also known as aceto balsamico…

humans on mars

ANU researchers develop model to determine if astronauts are fit enough for Mars

It’s hoped this model will go towards crucial research about space travel. Source: Picryl. Researchers have developed a mathematical model that will help determine if an astronaut could safely step onto the red planet without a serious medical complication. Space medicine experts have been trying to determine whether prolonged expose to zero gravity could have…