Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
King Charles receives 'harrowing' news about his health
The News International
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Since ascending to the throne on September 8, 2022, King Charles III's health has been a subject of concern, marked by a cancer diagnosis that has added a layer of complexity to his reign. Despite the challenges, the 76-year-old monarch has shown...
‘Concerning absence’: Experts warn of research gap on doctors’ mental health
Human Resources Director Australia
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"We know that working conditions have a major impact on physicians' mental health – yet not one study examined organisational-level interventions that aimed to improve physician mental health through modifications to the work environment – such as...
Sand and dust storms pose growing threat to global health and economy, WMO reports
Muser Press
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July 11, 2025
Sand and dust storms are affecting hundreds of millions of people across more than 150 countries, with rising consequences for public health, transportation, and agriculture, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization...
At 20, Ari found himself one of many Australian youth experiencing homelessness
OUTinPerth
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July 11, 2025
For 25 year old Ari the last five years have presented a lot of challenges. “I was 20 when I started experiencing homelessness, but I’d been sort of feeling unsafe in a family home environment for a while. At that moment there’s no other option.”...
Iga Swiatek has 'a lot of respect' for Amanda Anisimova after American's comeback from mental health break to reach Wimbledon final
Sportskeeda
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July 11, 2025
Iga Swiatek shared her opinion about Amanda Anisimova's comeback after taking a mental health break from tennis. The latter was off the court for almost seven months. Swiatek advanced to the Wimbledon finals for the first time in her career so far...
This Australian-Pacific bird has never been spotted in PH – until now
Rappler
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July 11, 2025
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. The sighting reinforces Palawan's status as a globally significant area for wildlife conservation PALAWAN, Philippines – In the windswept...
Whipps Praises Australia as Key Partner in Palau’s Progress
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
Koror, Palau – President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau emphasized the value of long-standing partnerships with countries like Australia during a recent address, highlighting decades of collaboration in areas ranging from sports development to...
Lorde announces 2026 arena tour in Australia; Know the dates, her family, and net worth
The Economic Times
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July 11, 2025
Kiwi pop sensation Lorde has officially announced Australian dates for her “Ultrasound” world tour, set to hit major arena venues in February 2026. The news comes after backlash from local fans when Australia was excluded from the original...
25 Crore Soil Health Cards Distributed, Rs 4 Lakh Crore Agri Exports Achieved: Piyush Goyal
Krishi Jagran
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July 10, 2025
Highlighting the impact of the PM-KISAN scheme, the minister said a large number of farmer families have benefitted from the direct income support programme. (Photo Source: @PiyushGoyal/X) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on July...
Former MasterChef Australia Julie Goodwin loses weight, hits back at fans for body comments
The Economic Times
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July 11, 2025
Julie Goodwin has issued a public statement asking people to stop commenting on her appearance, following intense speculation about her recent weight loss. The 54-year-old winner of 2009 MasterChef Australia took to Instagram to share a clear...
AI-Powered Healthcare in Asia Pacific: What’s Next for 2025 and Beyond?
IDC
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July 11, 2025
A New Era of AI-Driven Healthcare in Asia Pacific Asia/Pacific’s healthcare sector is entering a revolutionary era, driven by a surge in clinical data powered by AI and GenAI, and more recently, Agentic AI. This era will be shaped by the need to...
Australian National University School of Music to be Absorbed by Another Department
The Violin Channel
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July 9, 2025
The Australian National University (ANU) has decided to scale back its music programs to save funds, after it was revealed last October that the university was facing a projected $200 million deficit, the ABC reported. As explained by ANU...
Loneliness and isolation: The hidden threat to global health
The Jakarta Post
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round the world, an invisible threat is increasing the risk of disease, shortening lives and fraying the fabric of our communities. Social disconnection, when a person lacks sufficient social contact, feels unsupported in their existing...
Born in apartheid-era South Africa, Australia’s antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal champions defunding plan to curb Jewish hate
The Economic Times
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July 10, 2025
Australia’s special envoy to combat antisemitism, Jillian Segal, has proposed a wide-ranging strategy that could see funding removed from universities, cultural bodies, media outlets, and charities if they fail to prevent or address antisemitism....
Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma Headline As BCCI Announces India a Squad for All-Format Tour of Australia
Latestly
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July 10, 2025
Mumbai, July 11: Spinner Radha Yadav will be leading a strong India A squad featuring international players like Shafali Varma, Shreyanka Patil, and Minnu Mani as deputy among others for the tour to Australia scheduled to start from August 7...
The lights have stayed on in Australia, even as more wind and solar is added to the grid
Renew Economy
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July 11, 2025
Australia’s grid continues to demonstrate that rapid growth of renewable energy does not mean a guaranteed drumbeat of blackouts, or unmanageable system costs. This has been obvious to many of us for a long time, but it bears repeating, given the...
Untapped potential of semen for men’s health
Scimex Newsfeed
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July 11, 2025
Funder: The authors declare no competing interests. From: The University of Adelaide Semen analysis is traditionally used as part of male fertility assessments, but researchers from the University of Adelaide believe it has the potential to...
NSC announces winners of 2025 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards
Australian Leisure
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The National Sports & Physical Activity Convention (NSC) has announced the winners of the 2025 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on 26th June 2025. The awards recognise...
Where was Australia’s first ski chairlift installed? Take The Age quiz
The Age
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July 10, 2025
WHERE AM I? Where is this garden located?Credit: AlamyThis unique garden stretches over 363 hectares and showcases a variety of native plants in their natural environments, including woodlands, wetlands and desert. It’s also home to native...
Building A Boutique Skin Clinic In Regional Australia
SPA+CLINIC
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July 11, 2025
We sat down with Emily Turner, Owner and Dermal Therapist of Soul Skin & Laser, to explore the power of community, client loyalty, and smart business planning in building a successful regional clinic. Emily, what challenges, lessons, and triumphs...