Clive Palmer’s billboards have been sighted everywhere, and the billionaire is very confident of his party having success at the upcoming election. Source: Matt Levinson He’s back. After a brief media spell, United Australia Party (UAP) leader Clive Palmer, arguably the most colourful character in Australian politics, has returned to the headlines today after announcing…
The governments Target 120 program has received over $35 million since 2018 with more expected in the future. Source: WA Police, Facebook. Funding is set for Western Australia’s Kimberley region with the government aiming to break the cycle of youth crime in the area. The initiative put forward by the McGowan government will see money…
We just have to be patient, according to the latest study on alien life. We could be only 400,000 years away from making contact. Source: The Economic Times We haven’t contacted aliens yet, although you could never say we haven’t tried. Unfortunately, a new research paper published in The Astrophysical Journal says that we could…
In the US WNBA, Griner plays for the Phoenix Mercury. Source: Shutterstock. The WNBA star has been detained in Russia since February after she was found to have vape cartridges that contained CBD oil. In March, Russian news agency TASS reported that her detention would be extended until May, however the US state department has…
This meteor shower lasts for over a week, leaving plenty of opportunities to go out and catch a glimpse. Source: David Kingham, Flickr. Buckle up and get ready for prime viewing of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower which is set to dazzle Australian skies for the next week. Experts are saying that Saturday May 7…
It’s been 20 years in the making, but NSW Police are confident they can provide Amber Haigh’s family with some answers. Source: CRN Australia The suspicious disappearance and suspected murder of a then 19-year-old Amber Haigh 20 years ago has resulted in two breakthrough arrests by NSW Police in the Riverina region today. Today, a…
Qantas has lost an appeal in the Federal Court, challenging the “unlawful” decision to outsource 2000 workers in 2020. Source: Qantas Qantas looks set to fork out compensation to former workers after losing an appeal in the Federal Court over outsourcing ground staff. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) challenged the airline’s decision to outsource 2000…
Protestors gather outside the Supreme Court. Source: Shutterstock. A leaked document has revealed the Supreme Court prematurely voted to overrule the decision in Row v Wade, essentially taking away the constitutional right to abortion for US citizens. Politico obtained records that show Justice Samuel Alito put forward the draft opinion to the Supreme Court in…
Brazil’s Walter Orthmann celebrated his 100th birthday along with a Guinness World Record. Source: GWR If you think you’ve worked at the same company for a while (or maybe too long), then think again. Brazilian man Walter Orthmann recently celebrated his 100th birthday with co-workers, friends, and family on April 19, which is certainly a…
Tasmania has joined an exclusive list of no more than 15 places in the world that are carbon negative. Source: The 3B’s, Flickr. The Australian National University (ANU) and Griffith University have conducted research that’s revealed Tasmania has gone carbon negative, one of very few places in the world to do so. Going carbon negative…