Powerful Cyclone Expected To Hit Oman
Meteorologists are expecting a severe cyclone to strike Oman on Saturday, near Salalah, the country’s third-largest city and home to 200,000 people.
This comes after the cyclone named Mekunu wreaked havoc on Yemen, causing mudslides, heavy rains and even sinking two ships.
At least 17 people have been reported missing in Yemen after the powerful storm, with more than 200 families displaced from their homes.
WA Bushfire Threatens Lives and Homes
A bushfire warning has been issued this morning for residents of the Western Australia city of Albany, with officials saying people are in danger and need to act immediately to survive.
Task-force Established For Virus Affecting Indigenous Community
The Federal Government will establish a new $8 million taskforce to treat the Virus HTLV-1 that is affecting thousands of indigenous Australians.
Dinosaur Bones In Queensland Museum
Over 7 million dinosaur bones and fossils are being stored in the Queensland Museum’s Hendra warehouse.
Stargazing Event In Roma Street Parklands
A live stargazing event took place in the Roma Street Parklands on Wednesday where astronomical photographs were projected onto the William Jolly Bridge.
Review: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra presented by Cine Concerts
On Saturday the Film Concert Series returned to Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre with a matinee and evening concert of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third, and probably the most exciting film in the Harry Potter series. The ‘Great Hall’ of the Brisbane Convention Centre was a fitting location and was packed with excited wand waving Wizards and Witches with a smattering of Muggles.
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University Added a Grenade Tossing Event to their Athletics Event
The North University of China wants students to put down their javelins and pick up their hand grenades.
News from the China Youth Daily newspaper reported that North University of China had decided to introduce a "500-gram grenade toss" to its track and field event in May.
Students will be throwing weighted replicas of a Type 23 projectile, a wood-handled grenade based on the German World War Two stick grenade.
Rice grown in carbon dioxide environments may be less nutritious
Scientists are warning that rice — one of the world's most important staple crops- may become less nutritious in the future.
Researchers in Japan and China have found that protein, iron and zinc levels in rice all fell significantly when grown in higher carbon dioxide environments.
"For some populations in the world, rice is a major source of nutrients," University of Tokyo's Professor Kobayashi said.
"For those people, this is not very good news."
Evidence of Ancient Feast Unearthed near Pilbara Mining Site
Archaeologists have uncovered a treasure trove of ancient artefacts — including evidence of a kangaroo cook-up — inside a remote cave in the far north-west of Australia.
The site in Western Australia's Pilbara region has said to be leased by mining giant BHP Billiton.
The remnants of the ancient campfire consisted of about 20cm of fine white ash and contains pieces of charcoal which will be sent off for radiocarbon dating.