One of the oldest living cultures in the world is helping scientists understand galaxies and stars with the launch of the first of three NASA rockets from the Northern Territory. The rocket launch is scheduled from the Arnhem Space Center on the Dhupuma Plateau near Nhulunbuy at around 10.44pm on Sunday. It will carry a …
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After being forced to leave her homeland of Tibet at just 10 years old, Sonam Lhamo now lives what she calls the “Australian dream”. Key points: Mrs Lhamo was sent to India but sought refuge in Australia in 2019 The now 27-year-old loves her new life in the suburbs of Perth COVID-19 has limited the …
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New South Wales high school students are learning from a computer science curriculum that was published before the foundation of Facebook. Key points: It is estimated that 60,000 IT workers will be needed annually over the next five years to meet demand Educators and industry leaders say more resources, including funding, need to be spent …
Fintan Magee has settled into a rhythm on the streets of Oakey. The world-renowned street artist spent last week painting his latest work on the city library wall, devoting much of that time to chatting with residents and passers-by as the work. “I think smaller cities are a little more practical in their involvement with …
Ullin Thomas Place was an unusual type of organ donor; he gave his brain not to science but to philosophy. The same philosopher, the place of English origin spent his life thinking about the brains: what they are, how they work and how they produce conscious experience. In his will, Place bequeathed his brain to …
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has backed calls for the Reserve Bank (RBA) board to be more representative of the Australian community at large, following scathing criticism that it is out of touch with workers demanding wage increases. Key points: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has already committed to an RBA review But the terms of reference are …
A Premier League rival was offered the opportunity to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, a $ 220 million Barcelona winger could be on his way to England and a major breakthrough has emerged in Tom Rogic’s future. Keep up to date with all the transfer whispers by making rounds in the latest edition of the Mill of …
The depth of excitement unleashed by Friday’s decision sparked protests and prayer vigils across the country, with Arizona lawmakers even hiding in a basement for a while as police fired tear gas at a crowd. In Charleston, West Virginia, at least 200 abortion advocates gathered Friday night for a candlelight vigil in federal court after …
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The story is being made with the US space agency NASA ready to launch a rocket into the skies east of Arnhem Land tonight. It is the first time since 1995 that a rocket has taken off from Australian soil and the first time NASA has launched a commercial rocket. The NASA rocket will take …
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Potato growers in key crop states say that unless supermarkets add 20 cents per kilo to the selling price of their produce, outflows from the industry will be inevitable. Key points: Potato growers supply Australia’s fresh and frozen food sector year-round As production costs increase, producers say their yields are no longer sustainable Crisis meetings …
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