Australian man survives 100 days with artificial heart in world-first success | Health
A heart-failing Australian man has become the first in the world to leave the hospital with an all-artificial heart implant. Australian researchers and doctors behind the operation announced Wednesday that the implant was a “non-exempt clinical success” after the man lived on the device for more than 100 days before undergoing a donor heart transplant […]
F1 Australian Grand Prix a ‘dream come true’ for Alpine driver Jack Doohan
Jack Douhan, the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, was raised on the Gold Coast of Australia, before Jack Douhan, who was a spare driver for the Alpine at the time, and one day he taught me that he dreamed of racing at the Australian Grand Prix. Later this week, that dream will become reality. Formula 1 […]
Spiced chicken, pasta with peas and a twist on biscotti: three recipes from Guy Mirabella | Australian food and drink
mMy favourite recipes come from Sunday Planzo (Lunch) on a family farm on the Victorian morning peninsula surrounded by Italian flavours. The foods I love to eat and make are layered with Sicilian heritage and history. Spice chicken (Photo above) Sicilian cuisine includes ingredients such as couscous, orange, lemon, artichoke, rice, almonds, pistachios, cinnamon, saffron, […]
Toto Wolff, Mercedes ready to write the ‘next chapter’ starting at Australian Grand Prix
When Formula 1 schedule begins this weekend in Melbourne, a new season of the sport, a new era for Mercedes. Silver Arrows began in the year as driver pairings alongside George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, with some pit stall downs being Lewis Hamilton, the driver who was awarded the eight-constructor championship. He appears in […]
‘A dream experiment’: our Australian icebreaker is on a crucial mission to Antarctica | Nathan Bindoff
As I write, Australia's national icebreaker RSV Nuyina steams southwest from Hobart, heading towards Antarctica on its first dedicated maritime science voyage. There are over 60 scientists and engineers on board. Many are first research cruises, growing ocean legs as the ship navigates the mulch of mulch and low spirals of the southern seas. After […]
Australian Dollar remains steady following Trade Balance data – FXStreet
The Australian dollar has been stable since the release of key economic data in the country. Australia's trade surplus rose to 5,620m in January, exceeding its forecast of 5,500m, improving from the previous 4,924m. Following changes in President Trump's tariff strategy, the US dollar remains restrained as risk sentiment improves. The Australian Dollar (AUD) has […]
Australian Blood, Plasma Donor Who Saved Millions of Babies Dies at 88
The Australian, known as the “man with golden arms,” who saved more than 2 million babies through donations of blood and plasma, died at the age of 88. In a press release from Lifeblood of the Australian Red Cross, It was revealed James Harrison “dead passed away from sleep” at an Australian nursing home on […]
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Tells Trump and Musk to ‘Shut the Fu*k Up’ During Australian Concert
Green Day Frontman Billy Joe Armstrong attacked President Donald Trump and Doge Chief Elon Musk at a concert in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday, asking fans if they wanted Musk and Trump to “close their fucking sex.” “Don't you want Elon Musk to close your fuck? I don't want Donald Trump to close your fuck,” he […]
Two Australian men charged in global investigation into AI-made child abuse images | Australian federal police
Two Australian men were billed to a criminal group that distributes artificial intelligence-generated child abuse images during a global surgery. The 38-year-old NSW man and a 31-year-old Queensland man were arrested along with a total of 25 people related to an investigation into sexual exploitation of children. Danish citizens were arrested in November after AI […]
Australian Dollar declines as US Dollar strengthens ahead of PCE inflation data release – FXStreet
The Australian dollar has weakened as Trump reaffirmed his plan to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports. On February 4th, US President Trump introduced new tariffs on Chinese products, bringing the total tax to 20%. US GDP rose 2.3% per year in the fourth quarter of 2024, meeting market expectations. The Australian Dollar […]