Irish Expats Frustrated In Abortion Referendum Restrictions
Irish expats in Australia are frustrated at their inability to vote in today’s abortion referendum.
Teens With ‘Big Six’ At Risk Of Developing Mental Health Problems
New research has shown Australian teenagers who have ‘risk clusters’ of six unhealthy behaviours, like binge drinking, smoking, and poor sleep, are at greater risk of developing mental health problems.
Tiny Helicopters On The Battlefield
The Australian Army is implementing small palm-sized Black Hornet Nano helicopters to help save lives on the battlefield.
Painting Bought For $3 million
A Brisbane art collector has paid almost $3 million for a painting by one of Australia’s best landscape artists, Fred Williams.
New Victoria Bridge Designs Show No Sign Of Shelter For Pedestrians
Brisbane City Council is moving ahead with its plans to remove cars from Victoria Bridge, but designs for the bridge don’t show any kind of coverage to protect pedestrians from the sun or rain.
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Donald Trump Withdraws From US-North Korean Summit
In a letter to Kim Jung UN, Donald Trump has said the planned meeting between the countries would be inappropriate, at this time.
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.