Tag: Australia

The religious discrimination bill is a long way from being scrapped as it does not protect anyone from sexual discrimination.

The Bluey house from an iconic children's tv series has been recreated in the city of Brisbane. One lucky family will get to rent it.

A large amount of New Zealanders have been stuck in Australia for quite some time. Jacinda Ardern has announced a plan to get them back home.

Harry Styles won’t be able to go through with his Love On Tour concert in Australia and New Zealand. This is due to ongoing struggles.

Some good news for Australian citizens have a new solution to their coronavirus infection spikes. Sotrovimab can help lessen covid impact.

Travel restrictions will be eased a little more as of next week. Proof of vaccination is required.

As if Australia already doesn't have limited content to watch, Netflix raises the prices of their streaming service and subscribers aren't happy.

Anzac biscuits has been a favorite for many years now. Keen to know its history? You've come to the right place.

From midnight tonight, Kiwis can travel to Australia without the need to quarantine, country’s Chief Medical Officer advises.

ABS figures show a slight rise in retail spending in September, but industry expects even better times as lockdowns ease prior to Christmas.

Major insurance company says its stats show more gadgets owned by households equates to more blazes, many of them serious.

While the global cruise industry is slowly making a comeback and US summer sailings are in demand, uncertainty remains in Australia.

The National Earthquake Alerts Centre has detected approximately 30 aftershocks in the month following the quake and remains vigilant.

Greenpeace claims Australia is among a small group of nations trying to water-down calls to phase out coal and other fossil fuels.

Small Business Ombudsman warns the attractions Aussies ‘know and love’ may close down as insurance becomes unavailable or unaffordable.

The first islander has been dumped and it leaves the Villa in a state as couples break up. Who will be the next pairing?

In the early hours of the morning, Tornado activity has been recorded in Queensland. BoM is investigating the tornado activity.

New study by the Cancer Council of Australia finds that food industry codes are failing to protect our kids.

Industry association wants its members to be part of the solution and has released its own five-point action plan ahead of COP26 meeting.

Royal Automobile Club survey finds people want to do more intrastate and interstate trips than they did before Covid.

Love Island Australia is hitting the screens once again. This time around the show has five brand partners which make interesting television.

Take this as a sign from Australia to not take things too seriously, mate. Have a laugh, but watch out!

Yes, it DOES bloody snow in Australia. More than Switzerland. Seriously, mate!

International study led by University of Queensland academics finds that women and young people in Covid-wracked countries are hardest hit.

Boundaries deep within the Australian continent correspond to the same tectonic boundaries seen at the surface, scientists discover.

More than half of Australians say they ‘often’ or ‘sometimes’ lack companionship, while 90% have experienced loneliness.

The Grammy-award winner and happier than ever hit-maker, Billie Eilish is set to liven the streets of Australia. Are you ready?

Therapeutic Goods Administration reminds Aussie vapers of new, tightened requirements as US study shows worrying findings about vaping.

Government has made a deal to buy 300,000 courses of Molnupiravir, a new oral Covid treatment for people with milder symptoms.

International travel body expresses cautious enthusiasm, while retailers’ association is extremely positive.

Evaluation of Covid vaccines used in some foreign countries may help determine who will be allowed into Australia in future.

Aussie arm of global pressure group says YouTube must be transparent about how it is tackling the problem of Covid misinformation.

Researchers find that young women are particularly susceptible and can suffer with self-worth issues and harmful body images.

Research study led by top university finds more than half of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults are at high risk if they get Covid.

Two servicemen braved intense heat and smoke to assist firefighters and Australian soldiers to protect homes from blaze.

Union claims dispute is over work-life balance, not money. Qube says workers at 25 other ports have agreed to the same deal.

‘First Things First’ campaign mobilises all Australians to get vaccinated and particularly speaks to a younger age group, says minister.

British authorities, acting on information partly provided by the AFP’s Operation Ironside, seize drug shipment worth $226-million.

Exercises are scheduled for Queensland and the NT, with more than a thousand personnel involved, Department of Defence announces.

Relief in some areas of the state as Deputy Premier announces the easing of lockdown restrictions. But others stay under hard lockdown.

Union body says a critical mass of vaccinated people is the only way to protect workers’ jobs and keep health workers safe.

Arrest after law enforcement agencies found nearly 350kg of heroin hidden in a consignment of machinery from Malaysia.

Changed shopping habits caused by lockdowns mean consumers may have to wait longer for their goods to be delivered, retail body warns.

Latest UK dose-swap deal – in addition to ones with Poland and Singapore – gives Australia 10 million Covid vaccine doses in September.

As public-facing businesses look for ways to ensure a return to working normality, one US approach definitely won’t work here.

Australia-Singapore swap deal on 500,000 doses gives Aussie rollout an immediate boost. Favour to be returned in December.

Leading business organisations believe the new no-fault vaccine indemnity scheme will be a major boost to the national vaccination program.

Cruise giant offers no timetable for getting local cruising underway again, but says only vaccinated passengers and crew will be permitted.

While lockdowns have impacted retail sales across various states, NSW has been hardest hit, with latest stats showing an almost 9 percent drop.

Amendment to national surveillance legislation introduces new online crime-combatting powers for the AFP and Criminal Intelligence Commission.