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…

A blue playground swing set with empty seats.

Former childcare worker charged with 1,623 child sex offences against 91 children

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…

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…

Cross River Rail is an underground railway project through central Brisbane.

CFMEU protest after horrific fall at Cross River Rail worksite

Members of the CFMEU marched today after a worker fell 12m from scaffolding at a Cross River Rail site amid “appalling” safety conditions. Image credit: John Robert McPherson via Wikimedia Commons. Members of the Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union (CFMEU) marched in Brisbane CBD today after a worker fell 12m from scaffolding at the Boggo…