The Australian government has sent out a national health warning for Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) which has now claimed the life of a Victorian man in his 60s. The elderly Victorian man died on February 28 with a recent autopsy revealing that he died from JEV. He is the first person in Australia to die…
Since 1914 International Women’s Day has been celebrated around the globe with the event highlighting the contribution women make to culture, politics, and various socioeconomic achievements. March 8 also serves as a reminder of the action that needs to be taken to improve gender equality. This year’s theme for the event is #BreakTheBias. The official…
It may seem like a blast from the past but Sony is launching two new versions of its iconic Walkman with one of them carrying a golden price tag. Originally released in 1977 the Walkman was a defining part of the 80s and 90s but is now attempting to make its way into the lives…
Amid many brands and companies making the decision to close stores in Russia due to the invasion on Ukraine there are a select few who have chosen to keep operating despite backlash. Many corporations including Hermes, Chanel, Disney and Sony have decided to no longer provide their services in Russia but companies such as Uniqlo,…
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced plans for a $10bn submarine base somewhere on Australia’s east coast in an effort to support nuclear-powered submarines. In total there are 19 locations that have been considered but it was announced that Brisbane, Newcastle, and Port Kembala were shortlisted as cities for the base. Mr Morrison addressed the…
Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney have developed a new DNA test that can detect genetic diseases quicker and more accurately than any already existing tests. This new DNA test differs from current testing in which doctors are able to scan for all disorders at the one time instead of only…
Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne is to be given a state funeral after the shock death of the 52-year-old in Thailand late last week. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced on Twitter that after talking with the family of Shane Warne, they agreed to have a state funeral. “I’ve spoken with the Warne family again today…
The Women’s Cricket World Cup kicked off this Friday with New Zealand and West Indies going head-to-head in the first ODI of the competition. This years’ tournament is being held in stadiums across New Zealand with 31 games to be played over 31 days between eight teams. Australia, New Zealand, England, India, South Africa, West…
Areas of north-western Sydney have been given evacuation orders by SES NSW amid rising river levels caused by the same severe weather system that has left south east Queensland devastated. Western Sydney Minister Stuart Ayres told residents near the Hawkesbury River that they should evacuate if in the areas of Portland and Cumberland. We have…
After almost 40 years on the air one of Australia’s longest running TV soaps is set to end later this year after UK broadcaster Channel 5 announced they will no longer air the show. In a statement on Twitter, Neighbours said “We are so sorry to say that after 37 years and almost 9000 episodes…