Australia

The historic Me-Mel Island in Sydney Harbor will be returned to the Aboriginal community for future land management and conservation. The process of the official transfer of the island to the village of Cadigal began today after the NSW government announced $ 43 million to regenerate and restore Me-Mel. Yvonne Weldon, vice-president of the Metropolitan …

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GWS Giants star Bobby Hill will be missing from the football field for a while after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. GWS giants say Bobby Hill will not be “available indefinitely” after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. The little striker will undergo surgery next week and move away from his football, the club said in …

The AFL star needs surgery, taking time after the diagnosis of shock cancer Read More »

Images of drones show the aftermath of heavy rains in northeastern Brazil, when heavy rains hit two major cities on the Atlantic coast, leaving at least 35 people dead. Key points: Many of the deaths were in the city of Recife Brazil was in drought for most of 2021, but heavy rains have hit the …

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An Australian company will ship more than 1.25 million cans of infant formula to the United States to help a national shortage in the states. Key points: The United States has been struggling with the shortage of infant formula These shortcomings were caused by the pandemic and exacerbated by the withdrawal of a leading supplier …

The shortage of baby formula is stinging in the United States as an Australian company sends millions of cans to the United States Read More »

From today until June 30, all South Australians can receive free flu shots. Key points: Free flu shots will be available until June 30 This year, 1,194 cases of influenza have been reported in SA and the average age is 20 years Only about 30% of South Australians have been vaccinated annually against the flu …

The South Australian government is announcing free flu shots for all South Australians Read More »

Amidst the overwhelming feelings of love and joy of having a baby, more than 100,000 Australian mothers each year also find themselves in anxiety and depression. Some even think their baby or partner would be better off if they weren’t around. A recent episode of You Can’t Ask That explored the personal experiences of women …

New mothers receive the iCOPE digital tool to detect perinatal depression, anxiety Read More »

Police have charged a second man with the alleged murder of 25-year-old Sunshine Coast woman Feebie McIntosh. The young woman was taken to Caloundra Base Hospital in critical condition on Friday morning with gunshot wounds to the head after an altercation at a Dicky Beach residence. He died shortly afterwards from his wounds. A 30-year-old …

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Last week, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinta Ardern delivered a graduation speech – a speech to graduate students – at Harvard University entitled Democracy, Misinformation and Kindness. Wearing a kakahu, a feathered Maori cloak, and Harvard University’s red and black academic attire, he compared democracy to marriage: For years it seems as if we have …

The election of Anthony Albanese as president will be key to transforming our testosterone-fueled parliament Read More »

After 51 years living in the same regional community in Western Australia, Beryl Batt’s parents were forced to travel more than 90 miles (90 km) away to care for the elderly, despite the community’s efforts to the city to keep their elders at home. Key points: Boddington seniors are determined to stay in their hometown, …

Elderly people forced to leave Boddington to access care services for the elderly Read More »

A defense spokesman said Australia would support the PNG election at the request of his government. This support will include Air Force, Army, and Internet personnel to assist PNG with logistics and planning, including air elevators to assist in distributing and collecting votes. In addition, some 90 ADF members have traveled to PNG since March …

More than 100 ADF staff will be sent to PNG to help with elections and cyber threats Read More »