News & Views Talking animals outnumbered women over 60 in top-grossing movies Top-grossing films were four times more likely to feature a talking animal than a woman over 60, a new study has revealed.
News & Views Australia’s first astronaut waits for Government funding to be sent into space Australia’s first qualified astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg is still waiting for federal funding to send her off to first mission.
Life Japan dumps sole-custody of children after divorce Japan reforms divorce law, introducing joint custody and child support to prioritise children’s best interests.
Life Researchers develop first women-specific head impact protocol for rugby players Cardiff researchers are developing the first women-specific concussion protocol in rugby to address gender gaps in safety science.
News & Views Melbourne rom-com about Sri Lankan community heads to big screen More than ten years after its publication, Melbourne writer Su Dharmapala’s debut novel, “The Wedding Season” is being adapted for screen.
News & Views Clare Wright’s epic tome triumphs at NSW Literary Awards Clare Wright’s acclaimed history of the Yolŋu Bark Petitions won NSW Book of the Year and nonfiction honours.
News & Views Women and girls record philanthropic boom in Australian sport Women and girls are driving record philanthropic investment in Australian sport, boosting participation, inclusion, and community programs.
News & Views WHO declares global health emergency as deadly Ebola outbreak spreads WHO declares Ebola emergency as deadly Bundibugyo outbreak spreads through DRC and Uganda, raising fears of wider transmission.
News & Views Sophie Quinn’s family speaks out as alleged killer found dead Sophie Quinn’s family speak publicly after alleged killer found dead near abandoned ute in months long NSW manhunt.
News & Views One Nation’s thumping win in Farrer signals sharp shift in politics as usual One Nation wins historic Farrer seat, signaling voter shift in regional NSW and challenging traditional Liberal dominance.
News & Views How the Met Gala became the Tech Gala Tech leaders and companies increasingly dominate the Met Gala, turning fashion’s premier event into a high-cost tech-infused spectacle.
News & Views Why did Anthony Albanese joke about heavy metal with Sanae Takaichi? Albanese joked about heavy metal with Takaichi to lighten talks, reflecting shared musical interests during serious diplomatic meetings.