Australian Antarctic Division infrastructure to get major upgrade

The Australian Antarctic Division has picked contractors to deliver $251 million in upgrades to the Davis Research Station. Davis Station (Australian Antarctic Division/Davis Barringhaus) Australia’s southernmost Antarctic research station is...

Australian Climate report warns First Nations communities face greater risks

This article was first published on NITV. Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment has warned that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will face some of the nation’s most severe impacts from climate change. The 2025 report...

Australia Approves World-First Vaccine To Save Koalas From The STD Chlamydia

Melbourne, Australia (AP) – A regulator has approved a world-first vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia infections, which are causing infertility and death in the iconic native species that is listed as endangered in parts of Australia. The...

Australia approves world-first vaccine to save koalas from deadly chlamydia

A new single-dose vaccine that could transform koala conservation has been approved by Australia’s veterinary medicines regulator. The vaccine reduces the risk of symptoms – and death – caused by chlamydia in wild koalas by at least 65 per cent,...

The best road trips in Australia for food lovers have been ranked, and 3 NSW drives made the top 10

As a country so geographically vast, it’s fortunate that Australia is home to its fair share of world-class road trips. From scenic coastal jaunts along spectacular floating bridges to awe-inspiring drives through the desert, our home state of NSW...

New study reveals overlooked food item with major health benefits: 'People would be so much healthier'

This simple food choice has people talking. by Joseph ClarkSeptember 17, 2025 Trying to eat healthily without breaking the bank can sometimes feel impossible. But it turns out one of the best food groups for your health and your wallet might...

Letters from Down Under (Part 1) — SA, Australia can reap rich harvest through shared farming knowledge

6 September 2025, Sydney, Australia Biosecurity must be a national focus When we are affected by animal diseases in South Africa, we tend to make this a challenge that only farmers and those linked to the industry must confront But this ought to...

New Food Laws and Initiatives Set to Shake up the Food Industry

Across the United States, policymakers are embracing the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda by targeting synthetic additives, artificial dyes and ultra‑processed foods. These state and federal actions mark a broader shift toward greater...

Virgin Australia Becomes 1st Airline Down Under To Welcome Pets In Cabin

Virgin Australia has become the first airline in the country to allow pets in the cabin. The inaugural pets-in-cabin flight will depart from Melbourne Airport to the Gold Coast on October 16, 2025. The service will operate as a trial until January...

Thai pet food exports take the No.2 spot

PUBLISHED : 18 Sep 2025 at 05:08 Thailand has become the world's second-largest exporter of pet food, with shipments totalling US$2.68 billion in 2024, growth of 29% year-on-year, according to the Commerce Ministry. Poonpong Naiyanapakorn,...

New digs for an old dog: fresh food, local treats, tall tales

Key Facts: Historic Dog on the Tucker Box kiosk on Hume Highway reopening after redevelopment, featuring gelato, Melbourne coffee, and local products Site to be transformed from pit-stop into retail and cultural destination with village atmosphere...

Health Is Best Investment For Australia’s Economy

In a new submission to the Productivity Commission , the Australian Medical Association warns of a health system under significant pressure due to preventable hospitalisations and chronic disease. AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen called for a...

Alcoa Australia makes $200,000 funding commitment to Foodbank WA for another three years

Alcoa Australia has increased its funding for Foodbank WA’s Peel Branch to $600,000 over three years to bring vital food relief to thousands of families across Pinjarra, Serpentine-Jarrahdale, Harvey, Waroona and Kwinana. This renewed partnership...

Canning residents show support for Foodbank WA Food Drive

Nearly 500kg of food has been donated to Foodbank WA from City of Canning residents. Drop-off points for Foodbank WA’s Food Drive last month were set up at the city’s administration building and Riverton, Willetton and Cannington libraries. About...

Fremantle’s Urban Winery to host showdown between French Champagne and Australian sparkling wines

A Fremantle winery is hoping to settle the debate over which is better: French Champagne or Australian sparkling? Old world bubbles will take on new world bubbles at H&C Urban Winery, which is touting it as the first showdown between the two...

Artificially Sweetened Drinks in Pregnancy Linked to Higher Gestational Diabetes Risk: Study

The investigation, published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, was led by Bereket Gebremichael of the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine at the University of Adelaide, Australia. Using data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on...

The key question for Australia after UN report's Gaza genocide finding

Australia has a clear case to take further action against Israel in the wake of a new report saying it is committing genocide in Gaza, legal experts and human rights group say, but it remains unclear what steps the federal government might take....

Why AI tools are like drinks at a party

In May, Telstra CEO Vicki Brady poached Microsoft’s local managing director Steven Worrall to run Telstra’s InfraCo business and steer its push towards AI. Westpac appointed Andrew McMullan, the former chief data and analytics officer at...

Australian TV show to bring Cork food into over a million Oz homes

Over one million Australian viewers will watch Cork on their televisions as a popular Ozzie travel show visits Ireland this week. The Better Homes and Gardens crew filmed in Cork this week, visiting culinary destinations and well-known restaurants...

The $15,500,000,000 problem lurking in Australian nappies that could wreck the economy

These nappies could contain unwanted visitors (Picture: Getty Images) An urgent warning has been issued in Australia after destructive beetle larvae were found lurking in nappies. Khapra beetle larvae were found in packs of nappies imported into...