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1 million Aussies will die from cancer in the next 25 years says researchers

Researchers say millions of people will die unless action is taken. Source: Freepik. Findings show that over 1.45 million Australians will die from cancer “unless there are major investments in prevention, early detection and patient care”. The Daffodil Centre, an initiative between Cancer Council NSW and the University of Sydney, released information that detailed between…

Albanese to review criminal Kiwi deportation rules after Ardern meeting

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government will review the Section 501 criminal deportation legislation after a meeting with his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern. Source: Anthony Albanese (Twitter) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese believes strong but honest conversations with our neighbours “across the ditch” can strengthen an at-times strenuous alliance. Mr Albanese had…

Michigan cop charged with second-degree murder of Congolese refugee Patrick Lyoya

Patrick Lyoyo was a 26-year-old Congolese immigrant. He was killed on April 4 after being shot from point blank range by Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr. Source: Grand Rapids Police Department A Michigan police officer has officially been charged with second-degree murder after shooting a Congolese immigrant at point blank range during a routine…

Satellite images of whales are being used for AI to help conservation efforts

“Antarctic wildlife is difficult to study as many species are remote and inaccessible,” said BAS. Source: Freepik. Researchers from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have taken hundreds of satellite images of whales with hopes it’ll help to monitor their movements. Analysing satellite images can be difficult, with pictures often blurry and the whales themselves incredibly…