Australia closed dozens of east coast beaches after several shark attacks in New South Wales, prompting safety warnings and increased patrols during peak summer holidays.
Dementia now leads in Australian mortality rates, with over 425000 affected in 2024 and 17400 deaths reported in the most recent national health data.
Global parcel deliveries to the US face major disruption as 25 countries suspend services following the end of the $800 customs duty-free threshold.
Dr. Kevin Donnelly says Australia’s education model neglects boys, fueling literacy decline and prompting calls for curriculum reform and structured learning.
Trump scrapping Section 899 protects future Australian millionaires, removing tax threats to super fund growth and long-term U.S. investment returns.
Equinor has exited the $10 billion Hunter offshore wind farm, pausing one of Australia’s largest clean energy projects amid shifting global investment plans.
ASX 200 set a record above 9000 as strong earnings and rate optimism drove gains, while global markets braced for U.S. Federal Reserve policy signals.
The NZD/USD fell below 0.5850 as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut rates to 3.00 percent, signaling further easing amid economic weakness.
The Victorian government has unveiled its $7.9 billion renewable grid plan, expanding energy zones and replacing coal power to secure renewable targets.
Two men suffered minor injuries when a light plane crash landed on Mona Vale Golf Course in Sydney after engine trouble, sparking an ATSB safety probe.
AI chatbots are under scrutiny after mental health experts link them to teen suicide, psychosis, and emotional harm, prompting swift regulatory action.
Business
An $8.5B minerals deal between the US and Australia aims to expand rare earth production, co-funded projects, and cross-border industrial resilience.
Health
McCain Foods recalls cheese and bacon pizza pockets nationwide after plastic contamination alert, urging Australian consumers not to consume affected batches.
Scientists in Australia found that circadian rhythm disruptions keep the brain active at night, explaining why some minds won’t switch off.
Australia’s latest mortality data show dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, accounted for 9.4% of deaths in 2024 and became the country’s leading cause.
New research reveals exercise molecule Lac-Phe suppresses hunger by targeting brain neurons, offering insight into weight loss mechanisms.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is calling for tighter federal control over 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a potent psychoactive compound derived from the kratom plant, citing its high potential for abuse and opioid-like effects. The agency has…
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Technology
South Korean researchers at DGIST created a physical AI system that mimics human forgetting, cutting robot navigation time by 30% in logistics tests.
Sports
Engineers at Don State Technical University in Russia have unveiled an AI-powered training robot aimed at enhancing athletic performance while minimizing the risk…
OKX, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 technology company, alongside Manchester City, has initiated the ‘Unseen City Shirts’…
Tunisian tennis sensation, Ons Jabeur, secures a spot in the last eight of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after a commanding…
In a nail-biting semifinal clash at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Nigeria clinched a spot in the AFCON final…
Automotive
Nissan tests self-driving Ariya EV on Tokyo streets using AI, LiDAR, and radar, showcasing urban navigation tech ahead of a 2027 Japan market launch.
Entertainment
With $1.085 billion in earnings, Deadpool and Wolverine now hold the title for the highest-grossing R-rated film.
Lifestyle
Fresha secures a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics.
