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ABC Seeks Storytellers With Disabilities for Paid Work
Acts of Kindness9h ago

ABC Seeks Storytellers With Disabilities for Paid Work

Australia's ABC is hiring emerging content creators with disabilities to produce stories for International Day of People with Disability. Selected storytellers will be paid to work with ABC producers from August 2026 to May 2027.

ABC Australia2 min read
ABC Classic Hits 50 Years Connecting Australia Through Music
Acts of KindnessJan 22

ABC Classic Hits 50 Years Connecting Australia Through Music

For half a century, ABC Classic has been more than a radio station—it's been a companion through life's highs and lows. As the network celebrates 50 years this Saturday, presenters share stories of how classical music built a community across an entire continent.

ABC Australia3 min read
Octopus Australia Invests $14B in Wind and Solar Energy
InnovationFeb 13

Octopus Australia Invests $14B in Wind and Solar Energy

One of the world's biggest energy companies is betting billions on Australia's green future. Octopus Australia just announced plans to pour $14.2 billion into renewable energy projects over the next five years.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Australia Jails Reptile Smuggler for Record 8 Years
SolutionsFeb 26

Australia Jails Reptile Smuggler for Record 8 Years

A Sydney man received Australia's longest-ever wildlife trafficking sentence for smuggling native lizards in popcorn bags and cookie tins. The crackdown shows authorities are getting serious about protecting Australia's unique reptiles, 90% of which exist nowhere else on Earth.

Mongabay2 min read
Australia's First Wildlife Vet Hospital Training Program
Community HeroesFeb 12

Australia's First Wildlife Vet Hospital Training Program

Southern Cross University is partnering with Wildlife Recovery Australia to train veterinary students in wildlife care, creating the only hands-on wildlife hospital program in the country. The initiative tackles Australia's critical shortage of 1,500 veterinarians while ensuring injured native animals get the expert care they deserve.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery3 min read
South Australia Slashes Power Bills 33% With Green Energy
Planet WinsFeb 11

South Australia Slashes Power Bills 33% With Green Energy

South Australia just proved renewable energy can save money, not cost it. The state's electricity prices dropped by a third in one year and are now Australia's lowest as solar and wind power near 100%.

New Scientist2 min read
South Australia's Koalas Thrive After Near Extinction
VideosJan 22

South Australia's Koalas Thrive After Near Extinction

A century after nearly vanishing, koalas in South Australia are making an incredible comeback thanks to a bold conservation effort that started with just 18 animals. Now researchers are working to ensure this success story continues for generations to come.

SBS Australia2 min read
India Becomes Australia's Top Immigrant Group at 971,000
Global NewsMay 12

India Becomes Australia's Top Immigrant Group at 971,000

Indians have overtaken the English as Australia's largest overseas-born community for the first time in history, reaching 971,020 people. This young, highly educated group is reshaping Australia's economy and culture with their entrepreneurial spirit and rich traditions.

Indian Express3 min read
Australia Launches Free Contraceptive Centers Nationwide
Health & Wellness5d ago

Australia Launches Free Contraceptive Centers Nationwide

Australia is opening bulk-billing contraceptive centers in every state and territory, making long-acting birth control free and accessible to all women. The $25.6 million program aims to combat misinformation and remove cost barriers that have kept Australia's uptake far below other developed nations.

ABC Australia3 min read
Australia's Kerr Scores, Secures World Cup Spot with 2-1 Win
SportsMar 14

Australia's Kerr Scores, Secures World Cup Spot with 2-1 Win

Sam Kerr led Australia to victory over North Korea in a nail-biting quarterfinal, punching the Matildas' ticket to next year's World Cup in Brazil. The Chelsea forward scored one goal and set up another as Australia turned just two shots into goals against a relentless opponent.

Japan Today2 min read
Iranians Rally to Protect Women's Soccer Team in Australia
Acts of KindnessMar 9

Iranians Rally to Protect Women's Soccer Team in Australia

Crowds surrounded the Iranian women's soccer team bus in Australia, chanting "save our girls" after players refused to sing their national anthem. The bold protest has sparked an international movement urging Australia to offer the athletes asylum.

France 24 English2 min read
Australia's Rugby Sevens Captain Eyes Crucial Spain Matches
SportsMay 28

Australia's Rugby Sevens Captain Eyes Crucial Spain Matches

Henry Hutchison, Australia's most-capped rugby sevens player, says Friday's opening matches in Spain could define his team's entire season. With World Series qualification on the line, the three-time Olympian is focused on securing wins that would keep Australia's championship dreams alive.

ABC Australia2 min read
Australia Rallies From 14-0 to Win Rugby Sevens Title
Sports6d ago

Australia Rallies From 14-0 to Win Rugby Sevens Title

Australia's men's rugby sevens team turned a 14-0 deficit into a stunning 26-14 victory over South Africa in just minutes, proving they're championship contenders. Their first tournament win in four years came alongside the women's team victory, marking Australia's first sweep since 2018.

ABC Australia2 min read
Swimming Australia Adds Therapy Dogs to Reduce Athlete Stress
Acts of KindnessApr 8

Swimming Australia Adds Therapy Dogs to Reduce Athlete Stress

Three therapy dogs are helping elite swimmers calm their nerves at Australia's national championships, and the results are remarkable. Athletes are swimming personal bests after a quick cuddle before hitting the blocks.

ABC Australia3 min read
Australia's Largest AI Factory to Run on Renewable Energy
InnovationApr 20

Australia's Largest AI Factory to Run on Renewable Energy

A groundbreaking AI data center powered by wind and solar will be built in partnership with Indigenous landowners in Western Australia's Kimberley region. Opening in 2032, it will be Australia's largest facility for training AI models like those behind ChatGPT.

ABC Australia2 min read
Extinct Koala Species Found in Western Australia
Planet WinsMay 7

Extinct Koala Species Found in Western Australia

Scientists discovered a second koala species that lived in Western Australia until 30,000 years ago, revealing Australia's richer wildlife past. The find came from century-old cave fossils that finally included enough skull material to identify the unique species.

Google: fossil discovery2 min read
ABC Staff Win 10.5% Pay Rise After Historic Strike
SolutionsMay 4

ABC Staff Win 10.5% Pay Rise After Historic Strike

Over 90% of ABC employees voted yes to a new pay deal that ends a months-long dispute and marks a major victory for public broadcasting workers. The agreement comes after staff took their first strike action in 20 years.

ABC Australia3 min read
Australia Could Produce Solar Material by 2030
InnovationJun 1

Australia Could Produce Solar Material by 2030

Australia is positioned to become a major producer of polysilicon, the essential material for solar panels, with plans for a plant that could compete globally while meeting demand for cleaner, ethically sourced supplies.

PV Magazine2 min read
Western Australia Had Its Own Koala Species Until 30,000 Years Ago
Planet WinsMay 6

Western Australia Had Its Own Koala Species Until 30,000 Years Ago

Scientists confirmed that a second koala species once lived exclusively in Western Australia, disappearing around 30,000 years ago when the climate dried. The discovery rewrites what we know about one of Australia's most beloved animals.

New Scientist2 min read
South Australia Tackles Feral Deer with New Tracking Tech
Planet WinsMay 17

South Australia Tackles Feral Deer with New Tracking Tech

South Australia is making major progress in controlling feral deer populations after tightening farm regulations and introducing advanced tracking systems. The state is now leading Australia's fight against invasive deer species.

ABC Australia3 min read

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