Multiple Birth Pregnancies Increase Complication Rate
Australia has led the charge in a new, world-first report into the effects of multiple birth-pregnancies upon mothers, babies, and families.
Twins Research Australia from the University of Melbourne’s School of Population and Global Health teamed up with the UK’s Twins and Multiple Birth Association, Australian Multiple Births Association, and the International Committee of Multiple Birth Organisations to bring together and analyse the experience and expertise of the many stakeholders in the multiple-birth healthcare system.
Puppy Kindergarten
A puppy kindergarten in South Korea is gaining popularity among full-time workers who can’t take care of their pets.
These centres provide daily care services and training programs including nap times for dogs.
The South Korean pet industry is expected to reach 5.6 million dollars in about three years tripling its size.
AI Implemented For Chinese Protest Anniversary
New Artificial Intelligence has helped detection and content blocking censors at Chinese internet companies reach unprecedented levels of accuracy ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests on June 4th.
The anniversary of the bloody crackdown has been dubbed the most sensitive day of the year for the China’s internet, and President Xi Jinping has further tightened state control over what the Chinese can search.
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Bringing back South Brisbane Cemetery to life
Volunteers are bringing the 149 year old South Brisbane Cemetery in Dutton Park back to life.
With the 150th anniversary coming up, volunteers have taken on the task of cleaning and scrubbing headstones to restore and preserve their history.
The restoration project is also giving young people the chance to connect with Brisbane’s history with the youngest volunteer being 7 years old.
Complaint to child services placed to release two girls
An official complaint to child services has been placed to release two girls from Biloela who were taken from their home and put into a detention centre.
In 2015 Priya and Nades who are Tamil along with their two girls were taken in a dawn raid after Priya's bridging visa expired.
Angela Frederiks, a local who launched the complaint, told the Brisbane Times the two who are 2 and 4 have acquired dental problems believed to be due to the conditions in the centres.
Driverless metro in Sydney
7.3 billion driverless metro officially opens in Sydney.
The metro is set to make the commute of Sydney residents more efficient with fully automated trains running every four minutes and a required reliability rate of 98 percent.
Premier Gladys Berejikliandescribes it as the start of a whole new network, a whole way of doing things.
School named after Bob Hawke in Perth
A new high school in Perth will be named after the Labor’s longest serving prime minister, Bob Hawke next year.
Hawke was the Australian prime minister in the early 1980s and died this May at age 89.
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan announced the 71 million dollar Bob Hawke college will use the Subiaco Oval stadium as its playing fields.
Israel protests against Netanyahu
Protesters in Israel have gathered in Tel Aviv to display their anger against the Prime Ministers move to have immunity from prosecution.
Benjamin Netanyahu being accused of trying to pass legislation that will protect him from corruption charges.
In February the Attorney General signalled he may charge Netanyahu with bribery and corruption after allegations of receiving gifts and dispensing favours.
Papau New Guinea Prime Minister resigned
The Prime Minister of Papau New Guinea has resigned after several key members defected to the opposition.
Peter O'Neil has faced weeks of calls to resign over several issues including the signing of a multi billion dollar gas project.
Mr O'Neil told PNG broadcaster EMTV the decision is important to keep the country stable.