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Janine Cottle walked away from 60-hour corporate workweeks with just $10,000 to launch a sanctuary where burned-out women could heal. Eighteen years later, her thriving Bali wellness retreats employ 100 locals and have welcomed over 15,000 guests worldwide.
South Africa has soared to the top of world cricket after an exhilarating series victory over Australia in Cape Town. Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada also made history by becoming the fastest player ever to reach 350 Test wickets.
Northern Australia has emerged as the ultimate global sanctuary for the critically endangered green sawfish. Marine researchers at Murdoch University have synthesized decades of data into a groundbreaking roadmap to ensure the ocean predator flourishes for generations.
North Melbourne sealed an unprecedented chapter in Australian football history by clinching their third consecutive AFLW minor premiership. Led by captain Jasmine Garner, the Kangaroos delivered a commanding 68-point victory to finish the regular season on top.
After facing intense online criticism and nearly quitting the sport she loves, Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk returned to competition with a sensational victory in Germany. The 24-year-old world record holder powered through adversity to win the HYROX Hamburg race, proving that true resilience always finds a way forward.
A 10-year-old student from Koonibba Aboriginal School has discovered an undocumented megafauna fossil along the South Australian coast. The find connects young Indigenous learners directly with their ancestors who once walked alongside these prehistoric giants.
Australians are snapping up electric vehicles at a record-setting pace, with sales doubling over the past year. Rapidly expanding charging networks and budget-friendly models are accelerating the nation toward a cleaner transport future.
Every recruit in the Australian Army begins their journey on the historic grounds of Kapooka. Now, a massive modernization project is preserving that legacy by literally weaving original bricks into brand-new facilities.
Seventy years after surviving a dramatic car fall from an aging wooden bridge, 92-year-old Jan Middleton is celebrating a safer tomorrow. She will be among the first to walk across Western Australia's brand-new Walyalup Bridge as it opens four months ahead of schedule.
Classrooms across Western Australia are filling with joyful silence as students embrace Auslan as their favorite new language. Nearly 130 public schools now offer the program, breaking communication barriers and connecting generations across the community.
For years, Zoe McKavanagh hid inside her house whenever trick-or-treaters knocked on her door. Today, the 30-year-old Gold Coast resident stands proudly outside, using elaborate spooky displays to connect with her community.
Mathew Kent knows the power of absolute trust, especially when plunging into open ocean waters tethered to a partner. Now, the visually impaired Australian athlete is preparing to conquer the Melbourne 70.3 triathlon alongside his guide.