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Albany Museum Honors Overlooked Women of Whaling Industry
Acts of KindnessMay 3

Albany Museum Honors Overlooked Women of Whaling Industry

A powerful new art exhibit in Albany, Australia brings long-forgotten voices to the surface. Five portraits now celebrate the women who built lives and community at a remote whaling station from the 1950s to 1970s.

ABC Australia2 min read
Indigenous Voices Fill Gaps in Australia's History
Global NewsMay 24

Indigenous Voices Fill Gaps in Australia's History

A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.

ABC Australia2 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 & WellnessJun 4

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 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
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
Australia Welcomes 7 Iranian Soccer Players Seeking Safety
Acts of KindnessMar 12

Australia Welcomes 7 Iranian Soccer Players Seeking Safety

Seven Iranian women's soccer players found safety in Australia this week after their silent protest at the Asian Cup raised fears for their lives back home. It's the second time in four years Australia has opened its doors to female athletes facing persecution.

SBS Australia2 min read
Vietnam and Australia Build Innovation Partnership
SolutionsJan 27

Vietnam and Australia Build Innovation Partnership

Vietnam and Australia are strengthening their partnership to turn scientific research into real-world solutions. New policies, university collaborations, and investment networks are bridging the gap between lab discoveries and market success.

Regional: australia innovation technology (AU)3 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
Sam Kerr Leads Australia in Fifth Women's Asian Cup
SportsFeb 19

Sam Kerr Leads Australia in Fifth Women's Asian Cup

Australia's soccer captain Sam Kerr returns to lead her national team in the upcoming Women's Asian Cup, joined by teammate Mary Fowler who's making a remarkable comeback just months after major knee surgery. The tournament kicks off March 1 in Perth as Australia chases its second Asian Cup title.

Japan Today3 min read

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