Why are Australia in Eurovision and what happens if they win?
The Aussie contestant is currently one of the favourites to win Eurovision is back this week, and the show is as controversial as ever. Europe’s annual talent show has never been without its political aspects, with the voting system repeatedly exposing relations between different countries. However, in recent years, Eurovision has become even more scrutinised, […]
1 month ago
Scientists release previously extinct marsupial in Australia after 30 years
Incredible news A once-extinct marsupial has been released in Australia after being bred for survival. The eastern barred bandicoot was declared extinct in the wild in 1991 after the population dwindled to just 60 living in a rubbish tip in Victoria by the late 1980s. Previous attempts to reintroduce it have failed because of inbreeding. […]
1 month ago
‘Only two’ countries in the world will survive nuclear war, study finds
Tensions have escalated in recent weeks A study has found that ‘only two’ countries in the world will survive in the case of a nuclear war. The US and Israel, who are both nuclear-armed nations, launched strikes on Iran last week, leading to an escalation in global tensions. It has led to many fearing that […]
3 months ago
Woman says she should have the right to work topless like male co-workers
“It’s frickin’ double standards, it’s sexist” Shianne ‘The Bikini Tradie’ Foxx has slammed the fact she’s not allowed to work topless as a landscaper. Based in Sydney, the TikTok influencer was allegedly told by her boss that copying the guys in sweltering temperatures would be too much of a distraction. In a video uploaded to […]
3 months ago
Hundreds of cars recalled over fears fault could cause death
They need urgent repairs Hundreds of cars in Australia have been recalled over fears that drivers could be at risk of death, due to a software issue. Ford Motor Company Australia has recalled hundreds of 2022 Ranger and Everest models, and the recall was lodged with the Department of Transport and sent out on Thursday. […]
4 months ago
Parents of hero bystander reveal why he risked his life to disarm Bondi gunman
“When he did what he did, he wasn’t thinking about the background of the people he’s saving.” The parents of a man who heroically disarmed one of the Bondi Beach gunmen have spoken out about their son’s incredible act of bravery. Footage widely shared on social media shows the incredible moment Ahmed al-Ahmed, 43, ran […]
6 months ago