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Person dies after falling into a jet engine at an Amsterdam airport
Dutch military police said that investigations over the circumstances of the death are ongoing.
Iceland volcano erupts on Reykjanes Peninsula
A state of emergency has been declared in Grindavík as 50 metre high lava jets spewed into the sky along a 1km fissure.
China lifts four-year ban on Australian beef producers
The sanctions were placed on the meat industry in 2020 and were estimated to be worth $1 billion annually.
Person dies after falling into a jet engine at an Amsterdam airport
Dutch military police said that investigations over the circumstances of the death are ongoing.
Iceland volcano erupts on Reykjanes Peninsula
A state of emergency has been declared in Grindavík as 50 metre high lava jets spewed into the sky along a 1km fissure.
China lifts four-year ban on Australian beef producers
The sanctions were placed on the meat industry in 2020 and were estimated to be worth $1 billion annually.
Politics and Society
Are some online community safety groups doing more harm than good?
While online groups can be useful, organisations like Neighbourhood Watch Victoria provide safer ways to look out for the community and stay informed about local crime.
Small horticultural businesses struggle against climate issues and retail giants
There are currently calls to make Bunnings part of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct with the aim of fairer deals for growers.
Navigating the path to recovery after devastating floods
Recovery efforts in the Rochester community are still an ongoing process following the aftermath of the 2022 floods.
Bringing Indigenous knowledge into science courses
Despite Indigenous Australian knowledge slowly integrating into land management practices, it’s still absent from many tertiary environmental science courses.
Culture and Lifestyle
Newcomers and navigating the quirks of Australian English
Australian English is known for its colour and colloquialisms. How hard is it for newcomers to grasp it?
The matted flax-lily: Saving Victoria’s best-kept floral secret
Against all odds, and with a little help, the Dianella amoena’s population is slowly growing.
Migrant Peace Project connecting the Manningham community
The community art project will feature artwork created in collaboration with migrant artists and is expected to be installed in Ruffey Lake Park by early 2025.
Redeveloped Fauna Park brings rich wildlife experiences to Kyabram
Since Zoos Victoria took over management, park attendance has soared.
Sport
Tayah O’Dell: What it takes to be an Olympic level athlete
Training to make an Olympic team is a difficult task itself, but when you add a job and studies on top of that, it starts to sound impossible.
Sporting events embrace disability access and inclusion initiatives
Sporting organisations are focusing on increasing accessibility and inclusion for fans with disabilities
Australia’s 3×3 basketball conundrum
How will the sport progress?
The road back to sport after pregnancy
Better help is now available for women.
Media
Fans absorb pain of rising concert prices
Concerts nowadays are best described as luxury items.
Podcasts: Evening the sport media playing field
Podcasting creates more coverage opportunities.
Grace Chia: Blending hip hop and women’s rights
Chia is a Tasmanian-based artist with an upcoming album.
When sports betting losers turn to trolling
Athletes are being exposed to negativity online.
La Trobe Live
What is Upstart’s ‘The Ag’?
We had a look behind the scenes on those who make Upstart’s ‘The Ag’.
The Jaimo and Ferg show: Chess edition
In the fourth and final episode of trying new sports, Jaimo and Ferg teamed up for a game of giant chess at the Islamic Museum of Australia.
Walking Football and the benefits of exercise for over 50s
Macleod YMCA’s ‘Walking Football’ clinic gives older residents a less intensive version of the sport. It’s just one example of the many initiatives aimed at helping over 50s stay active.
What the HECs debt relief announced in federal budget could mean for you
Almost all domestic students have HECS debt, but what does this new update in the 2024 Federal Budget mean for you?