Perth’s last two remaining elephants to be rehomed after the passing of Tricia last year. Pictured: Tricia and Permai. Image credit: Alex Cearns via Perth Zoo. Monarto Safari Park has launched a plan to give the last two remaining elephants at Perth Zoo a new home. Permai and Putra Mas are set to join Burma…
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. 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…
A Gold Coast man formerly employed at a Brisbane childcare centre has been charged with 1,623 child sex offences against 91 children. Image: Miguel Á. Padriñán via Pexels A Gold Coast man formerly employed at a Brisbane childcare centre has been charged with 1,623 child sex offences against 91 children allegedly committed between 2007 and…
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 varroa mite continues to wreak havoc on bee populations, and beekeepers want answers. The varroa mite, a deadly parasite that attacks and feeds on bees, entered NSW over a year ago, and beekeepers are questioning the effectiveness of the eradication response. The outbreak of the parasite started in the Port of Newcastle last year,…
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…
Australians have criticised the tactics of Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson after shock World Cup defeat. Image credit: Facebook Australians have criticised the tactics of Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson after shock World Cup defeat against Nigeria. The team were defeated 3-2 on Thursday in Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium — a win that would have sent them into…
WA Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after a former couple were found dead in separate properties. Image credit: Facebook. Detectives are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after a former couple were found dead in separate properties in Perth, Western Australia. The body of a woman was found inside her South Guildford home on Thursday morning…
Sinéad O’Connor has died at age 56 after she was found unresponsive at her London home. Image credit: Facebook Irish singer and activist, Sinéad O’Connor, has died at age 56 after she was found unresponsive at a private address in south London. O’Connor was “pronounced dead at the scene”, according to Metropolitan police. Her death…