Concordia research base in the Antarctic.

Vital research interrupted as Australian Antarctic Division faces budget woes

As many as 56 Antarctic research projects could be cancelled, delayed or restricted, said an email sent from the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) to its staff. Image credit: ESA/IPEV/PNRA-B. Healey via Flickr As many as 56 Antarctic research projects could be cancelled, delayed or restricted, said an email sent from the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD)…

Influencer Zhanna Samsonova reportedly died in intensive care after years of publicly promoting a highly restrictive raw vegan diet.

Influencer’s death presumed to be linked to her restrictive “raw vegan” diet

Influencer Zhanna Samsonova reportedly died in intensive care after years of publicly promoting a highly restrictive raw vegan diet. Image credit: Blue Bird, via Pexels Zhanna Samsonova, known on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram as Zhanna D’Art, reportedly died in intensive care after finally seeking medical treatment while travelling in Southeast Asia. Samsonova, aged 39, promoted…

Julian Assange's supporters appeal to Anthony Albanese as US extradition draws near

Julian Assange’s brother appeals to Anthony Albanese as US extradition draws near

Assange supporters protesting for Julian’s freedom.  Source: Manon Levet, Wikimedia Commons Supporters of Julian Assange pleaded to Australia’s senior ministers ahead of a meeting with US officials. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with the US secretary of state and defence secretary in Brisbane on Friday, with further meetings taking place over the rest of the…

The RTA has been accused of letting down renters and being soft on unlawful landlords and agents

RTA accused of failing tenants, as no law-breaking landlords or agents have been prosecuted in two years

The RTA has been accused of being soft on landlords and agents, and failing to protect tenants.  Source: Richard Walker, News.com.au As the housing crisis continues, the RTA has been accused of going soft on law-breaking landlords and real estate businesses and failing to protect renters’ rights. The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) is Queensland’s key…