Amazon clearly believe that everybody needs good Neighbours. After the long-running Australian soap opera stopped broadcasting in July, the streaming giant has decided to save it. A new series will start filming in Australia next year, after the production company…
FIFA pleads with Qatar World Cup participants to “focus on football”
FIFA has written to 2022 World Cup participating teams urging them to focus on the football in Qatar and not let the sport be dragged into ideological or political “battles”. The letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the governing…
Thousands gather across Australia to mourn murdered Aboriginal teenager
Thousands of Australians have gathered across the country in memory of Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey, who was allegedly bashed on his way home from school. More than 40 events were held across Australia in towns and cities on Wednesday night…
Venom of Australian octopus may hold key to fighting melanoma
A native Australian octopus could hold the key to fighting one of the most serious forms of melanoma, researchers have found. An international study has found early evidence that a compound in the venom of the octopus Kaurna, also known…
Super Falcons to face Australia, Ireland and Canada at FIFA World Cup
Nigeria will play joint-hosts Australia, Canada and the Republic of Ireland in Group B of the 9th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals happening in the summer of 2023. This followed the draw ceremony held in Auckland/Tâmaki Makaurau on Saturday. Nigeria…
Aussie state launches toolkit to support women’s well-being on World Menopause Day
Australia’s state of New South Wales (NSW), on Tuesday, announced the launching of a free online toolkit to raise awareness on menopause and offer women reliable resources. Menopause is the time that marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle.…
Flood warnings as southeast Australia lashed by heavy rain
Flood warnings were issued, hundreds of homes were evacuated, thousands more lost power and a man was missing as heavy rain lashed southeast Australia on Thursday. Rivers across Australia’s most populous states, New South Wales and Victoria, and the island…
Australian fugitive with full face tattoo, ‘Beast’ written on forehead arrested after 2 weeks on the run
An Australian man who was able to stay a fugitive for two weeks despite a distinctive tattoo covering his entire face and the word “Beast” written across forehead was reportedly arrested on Wednesday. Jaimes Sutton, 24, went viral in the…
Severe weather conditions predicted in Australia from October to April
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) have released a severe weather long-range forecast, warning of flooding, heatwaves, thunderstorms and tropical cyclones to come from October to April. The BOM said the coming severe weather season could see increased risks of widespread…
Newcastle United finalises deal with Australian teenager Garang Kuol
Newcastle United have finalised an agreement which will see highly-rated Australian forward Garang Kuol joining the club from A-League side Central Coast Mariners in January. The 18-year-old made his international debut for Australia against New Zealand last week, becoming the youngest…