Category: Australia

Research published today in the Medical Journal of Australia found Indigenous Australians develop atrial fibrillation (AF) nearly 16 years earlier on average than non-Indigenous Australians, contributing to substantially higher stroke rates at younger ages. AF is a common heart rhythm condition characterised by an irregular heartbeat that can cause blood clots to form in the heart and travel to […]

Scientists from UNSW Sydney have confirmed a reintroduced platypus population in Royal National Park has now grown to 20 known individuals, following the release of four additional animals and a new round of surveys across the park in May 2026. Lead researcher Associate Professor Gilad Bino, from UNSW’s Centre for Ecosystem Science and co-founder of the Platypus Conservation […]

Belmore Park near Central Station will become a more inviting green space with renewal plans given the go ahead at this week’s City of Sydney Council meeting. The upgrade will see better lighting, larger lawn areas, more seats, new garden beds and simpler paths in the park alongside Eddy Avenue. A new paved space with […]

On Sunday 17 May, Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event, the Sydney Comedy Festival, came to a close with the announcement of its 2026 award winners: Sean Collier, The Burton Brothers, Reuben Kaye and Frankie McNair who each took home a trophy along with a $1500 prize.  This year, the prestigious Best of the Fest Award was awarded to two artists, Reuben Kaye and Frankie McNair. Reuben Kaye’s show, Hard to Swallow, proved sharper, sexier and more […]

Fat Bowl Bali announces the return of this iconic restaurant with a refreshed new atmosphere, thoughtfully designed to bring a warmer, fresher, and more memorable dining experience for its guests. Legian, Bali — A beloved culinary icon in Bali’s dining scene, Fat Bowl proudly announces the unveiling of its newly renovated space. Long regarded as […]

ACCAN, the peak national body representing communications consumers, has welcomed the Federal Government’s Budget announcement to ease telecommunications infrastructure approvals, describing the measures as an important step towards improving outcomes for all Australians. The Federal Budget commitment to accelerate telecommunications approvals as part of its broader productivity package, is intended to get new projects underway […]

Rabobank’s Rabo Community Fund has teamed up with the ‘edu-tainment’ brand ‘George the Farmer’ – for its fifth year – to celebrate Children’s Book Week. Their collaboration is designed to teach children about where their food and fibre comes from in a fun and engaging way during Book Week, which this year takes place from […]

On 12th May 2026, the Australian government will deliver the 2026-27 federal budget. The following UNSW experts are available for comment on relevant themes.  Experts who are available for comment on various federal budget topics  Richard Holden, Professor of Economics at the School of Economics, UNSW Business, is available to comment on any aspect of the budget, including its economic […]

The first study of the health impacts of increasing heatwaves predicts that almost 6000 Australians will die from heatwaves in the year 2100 under climate change, compared to around 250 deaths per year during 2016–19. In some of Australia’s hottest regions, such as the Northern Territory, the increase in mortality due to heatwaves will increase […]

A growing number of preventable child injuries is prompting a national push to help parents be ready when it matters most, with free online first aid education designed to build confidence to act in an emergency. Kids Alive Do the Five and Royal Life Saving WA have joined forces to relaunch the Heart Beat Club […]