Worm toxin to help kill cockroaches
Queensland and Swedish researchers have discovered a toxin from the marine bootlace worm, which could be used to kill cockroaches.
Category 3 cyclone to hit Gulf of Carpentaria
The Bureau of Meteorology says a tropical cyclone has formed in the Gulf of Carpentaria and is expected to grow into a category three storm over the weekend.
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Garbage Patch In Pacific Now Size Of Mongolia
Known as the great Pacific garbage patch, researchers have now reported the rotating soup of plastic in the pacific ocean has grown to 16 times its’ previous size.
Dapchi School Girl Held Hostage
The Nigerian Government is determined to free the last Dapchi schoolgirl held hostage by Boko Haram.
Hazardous Contraband Seized
Hundreds of contraband drugs and health treatments have been seized in recent raids by New South Wales Health Officials.
Driverless Cars Called Into Question
Perth is set to test driverless cars on public roads in the coming months, with the hope of having them operating on city streets later this year.
Taste Bud-Altering Berry Brings New Flavours To Food For Cancer Patients
Australia’s first commercial crop of the taste bud altering miracle fruit, is now growing in far north Queensland.
Whitsunday Helicopter Crash
Two American tourists are confirmed dead after their helicopter crashed in the Whitsunday Islands on Wednesday.
Facebook and the Cambridge Analytica saga
The story demonstrates how dangerous big data can be when used for political targeting.