Australia’s best public spaces have been crowned – and Victorian landscape architects dominate the list

Victoria is home to some pretty impressive spaces – from spectacular buildings to beautifully manicured gardens. And according to a recent ceremony, our architecturally-designed outdoor spaces are the country’s best – with Victoria’s landscape...

Call for gifts for the Murray River Police District Children’s Hospital Christmas Appeal

Murray River Police District officers are once again bringing festive cheer to children spending the holidays in hospital. Launched in 2021, the Murray River Police District Children’s Hospital Christmas Appeal, is an initiative from local police...

Weld Australia’s 2025 NSW & ACT Welding Excellence Awards Showcase Industry Trailblazers

Welding professionals from across New South Wales and the ACT gathered in Sydney last night to celebrate the 2025 NSW & ACT Welding Excellence Awards, recognising the projects, people and organisations shaping the industry’s next chapter....

Australian care workers rally nationally against attack on pay and conditions

The Australian Services Union (ASU) has called a “National Day of Action” this week to oppose big-business attacks on social, community, home care and disability service (SCHADS) workers. The lunchtime demonstrations will be held in Victoria, New...

Dead before 50: The Australians dying young at the edge of the system

This story contains references to suicide. A growing number of Australians are dying while experiencing homelessness, with overdoses, suicide and diseases intensifying "abuse and neglect", as social services are forced to turn people away. In the...

Townsville Citylibraries Wins Big At QPLA Awards

Townsville Citylibraries has walked away from the Queensland Public Libraries Association (QPLA) Awards with three top accolades for its service and programs across the city. The QPLA is an independent body made up of members from Queensland...

Australia: Halt the demolition of Melbourne’s 44 public housing towers!

The Socialist Equality Party (SEP) calls for an immediate end to the Victorian Labor government’s plans to knock down 44 public housing towers in Melbourne. The destruction of the towers, for which works have already begun, is the greatest assault...

Saudi Australia Mining Cooperation Signals New Global Resource Axis

The growing Saudi Australia mining cooperation is reshaping global resource diplomacy as Riyadh and Canberra formalize ties through landmark mining and investment deals. At the center of this shift are Hancock Prospecting’s joint mineral...

Northeast Health Wangaratta has new COO

Wangaratta Chronicle Northeast Health Wangaratta has new COO Oct 24 2025 Updated 22 minutes ago Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) has appointed Rebecca Weir as its new chief operating officer (COO) and (interim) chief nursing and midwifery...

Silver's $50 Breakout: A Healthy Retest Before The Next Leg Higher

Every great bull market eventually faces a test of faith: that moment when prices start to wobble just after achieving something monumental. For silver, that moment has arrived. After breaking through the ~$50 level for the first time in decades—a...

Less pop, more Puccini: Coles turns to music to fight crime

We asked Coles if its novel crime-fighting strategy was making a difference. “Our customers and team members have responded very positively to this initiative, with many noting a relaxing and more welcoming environment into our store,” a spokesman...

A Guide to Overseas Visitor Health Insurance for International Travelers

Traveling abroad is always fun and occasionally. In study, work or holiday. But, unexpected health concerns can quickly turn a great experience sour before it’s even started! Medical care is very expensive for visitors in many countries, including...

Study Finds Health Apps Still Struggle With Data Transparency

A new investigation by researchers at the University of Bremen has revealed how some of the most popular mobile health apps handle sensitive information in ways that raise questions about transparency and user control. The findings suggest that...

Lidia Thorpe refers NT attorney general to anti-corruption watchdog – as it happened

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature What we learned today, Wednesday 22 OctoberThat’s all for now, here’s what we covered today: The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, walked back her calls for the Australian...

Sports News | Iyer Speaks on Partnership with Rohit, Watching Connolly in Australia A Games Following Adelaide Loss

Adelaide [Australia], October 23 (ANI): Following his side's series loss against Australia in the second ODI, India middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer spoke on his century partnership with Rohit Sharma and hailed young all-rounder Cooper Connolly's...

Herbal supplements were supposed to make them healthier. Instead, they got sick

Fernanda Thompson was a healthy 40-year-old when she began taking turmeric in 2020. Online, people were saying the pungent yellow spice could make everyone a little bit healthier. So she began putting half a teaspoon, about 2.5 grams, into her...

Health alert: Why your home could be making you sick

Is your home making you sick? An industry expert has warned everyday Australians are getting sick from their homes and workplaces, with most unaware the impact poor building design is having on them. The Healthy Building Designer founder Maria...

If we want a better health system, we must get behind our peak organisations

The demise of the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) holds important lessons for the wider sector, according to Leigh Clarke, CEO of the Victorian Healthcare Association. “This moment should prompt some deep and strategic...

Brock University researcher explores Black health and wellness through sport

When Janelle Joseph began her journey as a kinesiology student, she noticed a glaring gap in the field: a lack of attention to how race, culture and systemic barriers shape access to health and sport. Now, as Brock University’s newest Tier 1...

Australian cattle helping to meet Indonesia’s rising dairy demand

The program, which began this year, is a national initiative designed to tackle some of Indonesia’s most pressing social challenges: reducing stunting, boosting academic performance, addressing extreme poverty, and improving health and nutrition...