Cheerobics a hot trend for seniors in South Korea

South Korea is one of the countries facing the ageing problem. Women born in South Korea in 2030 are projected to be the first to have an average life expectancy of over 90.

A group of Korean women in their 70s finds new freedom in the "cheerleading team," which mixes cheerleading and aerobics.

The seniors say Cheerobics is a stress-reliever which makes them happy.

Cheerobics becomes a popular activity for South Korean seniors who are just retired.

 

China’s first cloned cat

A Chinese businessman has cloned his beloved cat Garlic at a commercial pet-cloning company in Beijing-based Sinogene. The company has already cloned more than 40 dogs — at a cost of about AU$78,000 each.

Yu’s cloned cat, born July 21 with the same white-and-grey skin pattern as Garlic, cost him more than AU$50,000. It was the company’s first successful cat clone.

Sinogene says it hopes to use its technology for public good, such as the possibility of cloning endangered giant pandas or South China tigers.


 

India loses contact with Chandrayaan-2 lunar lander during moon mission

Chandrayaan-2 (Moon vehicle 2) entered the Moon's orbit on 20 August and was due to land on the lunar surface a little after midnight India local time (18:0pm) on 7 September - a month after it first shot into space.

 

Contact was lost at the moment before the lander was expected to touch down at the lunar south pole.

 

The orbiter has since discovered the lander on the lunar surface, but scientists have yet to be able to connect with it.

 

Anti-vax Child Causes Potential Outbreak of Measles in Byron Bay

An unvaccinated child who has returned to Byron Bay, was reported to have contracted measles whilst on a trip to New Zealand- sparking fear of an outbreak as health authorities note that one in three children in the New South Wales town are not vaccinated.

The potential outbreak was noted after the child had already visited Suffolk Park shopping areas, Harvest Deli and Bakery in Newrybar and Elements Resort and Spa, while infectious- having developed symptoms four days after returning to Australia.

The Hong Kong government denies the “irresponsible” rumours about the execution of demonstrators

The Hong Kong government denies the “irresponsible” rumours about the execution of demonstrators.

 

The Hong Kong government is trying to suppress the disturbing rumours that at least three people were beaten to death during the protests last week.

 

The government issued a statement denying rumours and calling them “irresponsible.”

 

More than 100 people evacuated from Gold Coast Hinterland retreat as 70 fires continue to burn across Queensland

Approximately 100 guests, police and staff at O'Reilly's Guest House on the Gold Coast were evacuated on Monday evening, mere hours after they took shelter there from the Sarabah bushfire.

The group has now been sheltered at another evacuation centre close by, however 73 fires were reported to be burning from the Southeast corner to the Cairns hinterland. 

Residents will gather for Global Climate Strike

Concerned local Annerley residents are planning to participate in a climate strike occurring on the 20th September at Queens Gardens. 

It is expected that many people from across Brisbane will gather in the CBD for the Global Climate Strike. 

Tom Cotter, one of the organisers of the Annerley movement, described the Global Climate Strike as a “community led event demanding our government deliver on climate action”.

Infrastructure Projects Approved

The Gold Coast light rail line and several Bruce Highway projects have been approved by Infrastructure Australia this week.

The rail line is set to ease congestion between Broadbeach and Burleigh, which the Queensland Government estimated to cost $38 million last year.

However, with 88% of trips made by private vehicle, Infrastructure Australia chief executive Romilly Madew says that the Queensland government and local council would have to be proactive in "encouraging more residents to leave the car at home and use the light rail instead".