As of August 14, 4.4 million Australian’s have had their fourth dose. Anthony Albanese has announced that a new partnership will see over 100 million doses of mRNA vaccine be produced every year until 2032. The initiative comes from an arrangement between the Australian and Victorian governments as well as pharmaceutical company Moderna. A facility…
An artists impression of what the new training facility will look like. Source: Qantas. Qantas has confirmed a multi-million-dollar facility for St Peters near Sydney Airport and will see all future staff eventually trained there. Set to open early 2024, it’s expected that 4500 Qantas pilots and cabin crew will go through training at this…
The Accor Stadium has a capacity of 83,500. Source: Wikimedia Commons. NRL officials have announced that this year’s Grand Final will be played at the Accor Stadium in Sydney. The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) handed down their decision earlier in the week saying that a one-year deal has been confirmed for the Grand Final.…
Sacheen Littlefeather later gave more reason to why Marlon Brando refused his Best Actor Oscar for the God Father after the ceremony. Source: Wikimedia Commons. The Academy Awards have apologised to Sacheen Littlefeather over her experience at the 1973 ceremony where she refused Marlon Brando’s Oscar. The actress took to the Oscar’s stage on behalf…
“Dementia is a progressive and debilitating disease that can devastate individuals and families alike,” Prof Hyppönen says. A study from the University of South Australia has found a direct link between dementia and a Vitamin D deficiency. It was discovered by genetic researchers that people with low levels of vitamin D were linked to lower…
Umar Patek was a member of the Jemaah Islamiyah extremist group that was responsible for the 2002 Bali bombings. Source: Umar Patek, Facebook. One of the men involved in the 2002 Bali bombings is set to be released on parole after Indonesian police said he “behaved very well” whilst in prison. Hisyam bin Ali Zein-…
“Formal identification procedures are still ongoing, which means Police are not yet able to comment on the identities of the children,” said NZ Police. New Zealand authorities have confirmed that human remains found in a suitcase belong to two primary school aged children. On August 11 police were alerted to the discovery after a Manurewa…
The new proposed method using magnets could give astronauts the ability to go on longer space missions. Another way for astronauts to breathe in space has been proposed by a team of scientists which uses magnets. It is complicated and costly to keep astronauts breathing on the International Space Station (ISS) and other space vehicles.…
Scott Morrison appointed himself as the director and sole shareholder of 10 shares in the company which is called Triginta Pty Ltd. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Amid the calls for his resignation and speculation about his future in politics, it has emerged that Scott Morrison has registered a private company. The former prime minister has registered…
“Shark teeth are common fossils because of their hard composition which allows them to remain well preserved,” said Jack Hooper. Source: J. J. Giraldo, UZH. Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) have used 3D technology to reconstruct a megalodon with results suggesting the predator could eat the entirety of a killer whale in one…