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How to keep your cool in a heatwave
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (200+ words) Many parts of Asia are bracing for heatwaves again in 2026, with India and Vietnam already in the grip of hot spells with temperatures soaring past 40 degrees Celsius." In Vietnam, many people are heading to the hills in search of cooler…...
Brawl contained, fireworks cancelled due to fire ban as Summernats ends
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (598+ words) The festival drew a record 3, 000 entrants to its show car and stunt demonstrations. (Supplied: Summernats) About 130, 000 people attended Summernats, with a record 3, 000 entrants competing across show cars and stunt events. Police intervened in a brawl on Saturday, while organisers hailed…...
Austrian tourist rescued after falling from rocks near Cape Schanck on southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (421+ words) A tourist has been airlifted to safety after falling six metres from rocks at Bushrangers Bay, near Cape Schanck. (ABC News) A 25-year-old woman has been winched into an ambulance helicopter after falling six metres onto rocks at Bushrangers Bay,…...
Do sunscreen ingredients affect hormones? We asked the experts
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1432+ words) A small change in recommendations has prompted concerns from some consumers about using sunscreen." (Getty Images: Candy Retriever) With the days getting longer and the UV warnings becoming more intense, it's a time of year many Australians are increasing their…...
Sneak peek into summer amid climate driver 'tug of war"
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1239+ words) Warm nights on the back of high daytime temperatures could make summer extra hot. (Supplied: Evie Batt) Australia is likely to face a hotter-than-normal summer, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's (BOM) weather modelling, as parts of Australia brace for…...
Fire ant program under the microscope as review gets underway
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (731+ words) Fire ants are known for their painful, burning sting. (Supplied: Invasive Species Council) An independent review has been launched into Australia's fire ant eradication program to assess funding, progress and targets. Fire ants have infested 850, 000 hectares in Queensland and have…...
Extreme heat a factor in decline of tropical bird populations, study finds
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (952+ words) Carpentaria grasswren are mostly found in Queensland's north-west and Gulf region. (Supplied) A new study has found climate change has impacted the abundance of tropical bird species. The study used open-source data to map the population of 3, 000 bird species worldwide…...
15yo girl and her puppy embark on record-breaking flight around Australia
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (573+ words) 15-year-old pilot Jennifer Hunt and her golden retriever puppy, Bella, will set off this week on a solo flight around Australia. (ABC News: Michael Parfitt) A 15-year-old pilot from the Northern Territory will take off on a lap around Australia…...
How to tell if your dog needs a jacket in winter
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (893+ words) Smaller breeds of dogs, such as Italian greyhounds, are more susceptible to the cold and can benefit from wearing jackets. (Supplied: Shaun Naylor) As large parts of the country shiver through winter, making sure our loved ones are rugged up…...
Readers share how they navigate school holidays as working parents
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (1007+ words) Father-of-three Luke Stone says self-employment has helped his family manage school holidays. (Supplied: Luke Stone) Do school holidays bring an added layer of stress to your life? We recently wrote about parents' experience of juggling their annual leave entitlements with…...