Federal government to introduce new funding to help control fire ant populations Over the past two decades the Queensland government has been attempting to control and contain the spread of invasive fire ants. But despite these attempts, fire ant numbers have surged across the state, and some have been seen just five kilometres from the…
In Satya Nadella’s annual letter to shareholders, the Microsoft CEO outlined the company’s commitment to lead the AI transformation, noting the importance of responsible use of the technology after its recent major breakthroughs. Image source: rawpixel In his annual letter to shareholders, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlined the company’s plans for artificial intelligence (AI) integration…
Michael John Kable, a Maitland Grossman High School teacher, pleaded guilty to common assault for punching a student during a classroom brawl. Image source: Google Maps A New South Wales teacher, who was filmed punching a teenage student, has managed to avoid jail time on a common assault charge. Michael John Kable (63) pleaded guilty…
A 16-year-old girl, who was allegedly beaten by Iran’s morality police in an incident related to the country’s hijab law, has been reported brain dead. Image source: Mostafameraji via Wikimedia A teenage girl is reported to be ‘brain dead’ after an alleged incident with the morality policy in Iran, regarding the country’s hijab law, according…
Millions of Australians are experiencing cost-of-living stress and are struggling to access healthy, affordable food. According to a report by Foodbank Australia, almost half of Australia’s general population feels anxious about or struggles to access adequate food. Many of these people are experiencing food insecurity for the first time in their lives. The report, published…
Incubators provide premature babies with crucial support. Over 120 babies in incubators in Gaza’s hospitals are at risk of dying due to fuel shortages under Israel’s ongoing blockade. UNICEF spokesperson Johnathon Crickx said, “We have currently 120 neonates who are in incubators, out of which we have 70 neonates with mechanical ventilation, and of course…
In a mice study, researchers were able to identify a weakness in pancreatic cancer cells that could lead to new treatments in humans to improve survivability. Image source: Libreshot A study by the Queen Mary University of London, has identified cells in mice that lead pancreatic cancer to spread and discovered a weakness in these…
Viral misinformation on social media has prompted officials to investigate how platforms are failing to stop the spread of false claims. Image: Karolina Grabowska, via Pexels Viral misinformation on social media regarding the Israel–Hamas war has prompted officials to investigate how platforms are failing to stop the spread of false claims online. NewsGuard, an organisation…
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by police alongside a group of protesters seeking to disrupt a major oil industry conference. Image: CC-BY-4.0 © European Union 2020 – Source: EP Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by police in London alongside a group of protesters seeking to disrupt a major oil and gas industry…
The proposed laws would see minimum standards implemented for “employee-like workers” on digital platforms such as Uber. Image: Pablo Cordero, via Pexels Legislation proposed by the Labor government would see minimum standards implemented for “employee-like workers” on digital platforms such as Uber. The proposed reforms would allow gig workers to be protected under the Fair…