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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.
Swimming Australia just created a groundbreaking website to protect athletes from AI-generated fake news that's been causing them real distress. The "flickbait" resource will publicly debunk false stories targeting swimmers with a simple red X.
A stunning mostly white humpback whale calf, one of only a dozen in the Southern Hemisphere, has whale watchers celebrating along Australia's east coast. The rare baby was spotted swimming with its mother near two beaches, delighting scientists who haven't seen anything like it in 40 years.
A 13-year-old boy swam nearly 3 miles through choppy ocean waters for four hours to rescue his family after they were swept out to sea while kayaking in Western Australia. His determination and courage brought his mother and two younger siblings home safely.
A 13-year-old who couldn't pass his swimming test just weeks earlier swam four kilometers through rough seas to save his drowning family. Austin Appelbee's incredible rescue shows what humans can do when the people they love need them most.
A 13-year-old boy swam four kilometers through rough ocean waters to save his family after they drifted 14 kilometers offshore. One month later, the Appelbee family returned to thank the rescuers who brought them home alive.
Scientists in Western Australia just confirmed the oldest known asteroid impact on Earth, dating back three billion years. The discovery could unlock secrets about how life began on our planet.
Australian swimmer Sam Short shattered a Pro Swim Series record that stood for eight years, clocking 3:43.49 in the 400-meter freestyle. The world champion's performance moved him to second in global rankings this season.
After three years of repairs, the world's second-tallest fire-lookout tree welcomes adventurers back to climb its 100-foot ladder without ropes or harnesses. The reopening brings relief to Pemberton's tourism-dependent community in Western Australia.
A stunning blue sinkhole near Mount Gambier, Australia, may be 300,000 years old and has become one of the country's most beloved natural swimming spots. The 47-meter-deep cenote now attracts over 500 visitors on hot summer days, boosting the local economy while creating lasting memories for families.
A 95-year-old swimmer from south London just shattered five age group world records, bringing her lifetime total to over 100 Masters swimming records. Jane Asher credits friendship, family tradition, and the pure joy of swimming for her decades of success.
Sam Short came within a fraction of breaking the men's 400m freestyle world record at Australia's Swimming Trials, touching the wall just 0.71 seconds shy of history. His personal best performance was the fastest time in the world this year and secured his spot on Australia's Commonwealth Games team.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
Australia reclaimed their crown as world champions, defeating England by seven wickets at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground to secure their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title. The dominant performance showcased why Australia remains the powerhouse of women's cricket.
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.
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