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Victoria Parks Coalition works with county to improve Patriot Park

Victoria Parks Coalition works with county to improve Patriot Park

Victoria County and the Victoria Parks Coalition have entered into a joint understanding that details the working arrangements in their mutual effort to pursue a beautification initiative for the Victoria County-owned Patriot Park at Saxet Lakes....

Australian music struggles on the charts, so ARIA is changing the rules

Australian music struggles on the charts, so ARIA is changing the rules

Zero Australian artists have made the top 50 singles chart this week, while just five locals feature in the equivalent albums chart. However, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has announced sweeping changes to their charts in...

Australia needs to find its courage because no matter what Trump says, this is not over

Australia needs to find its courage because no matter what Trump says, this is not over

Over the weekend, the first indication that strikes might be coming was the redirection of American bombers over the Pacific. Those planes had the option of refuelling in or over northern Australia, just as American planes had done during the...

Australian Department of Defence Taps Noodoe to Deliver Net Zero EV Charging Infrastructure

Australian Department of Defence Taps Noodoe to Deliver Net Zero EV Charging Infrastructure

BRISBANE, Australia, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Noodoe and Bennelong Energy Services (BES) have formed a strategic partnership to deliver turnkey EV charging and smart energy management solutions across Australia. As a major milestone in this...

Australian Native Bee Honey Demonstrates Antimicrobial Properties

Australian Native Bee Honey Demonstrates Antimicrobial Properties

Resistance to synthetic antibiotics poses a critical global health challenge. Various European honeybee and other natural products have been proposed as novel therapeutic agents to address this problem. However, little has been known about the...

Historic film studio hits the market at top dollar even as filming dips

Historic film studio hits the market at top dollar even as filming dips

One of the oldest movie studios in Los Angeles is up for sale, perhaps to the newest generation of content creators. The potential sale of Occidental Studios comes amid a drop in filming in Los Angeles as the local entertainment industry faces...

Australia mushroom murder trial judge tells jury to ignore lies in reaching verdict

Australia mushroom murder trial judge tells jury to ignore lies in reaching verdict

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Victoria funds 'major cultural and ceremonial' Indigenous events

Victoria funds 'major cultural and ceremonial' Indigenous events

South Island Powwow honours former Indian residential school students and intergenerational survivors Victoria plans to provide in-kind support, waiving fees and helping fund a pair of cultural events in the city. Council is prepared to provide up...

Victoria marathon mania hits early – 15K runners expected

Victoria marathon mania hits early – 15K runners expected

Marathon named one of the world’s best for first-timers, drawing thousands to Victoria With still months to go before the runners take their marks, the Royal Victoria Marathon is already on track for a record-breaking year. Nearly 11,000 runners...

Lord Of The Lost Australia 2026 Tour

Lord Of The Lost Australia 2026 Tour

German goth metallers Lord Of The Lost will tour Australia early 2026. The Hamburg band who represented Germany at the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest with their song 'Blood & Glitter', will headline concerts in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and...

Albanese government delivers $12.7billion blow to Australia's most populous state

Albanese government delivers $12.7billion blow to Australia's most populous state

The Premier of Australia's most populous state is angry at Anthony Albanese for reducing funds from the GST as high immigration fuels a housing affordability crisis. Chris Minns and his Treasurer, Daniel Mookhey, on Tuesday delivered their third...

Honey from Australian Stingless Bees Has Unique Antimicrobial Properties, Study Shows

Honey from Australian Stingless Bees Has Unique Antimicrobial Properties, Study Shows

Honey from Australian stingless bees, commonly referred to as sugarbag bees, has historically served as a food source. It is also a traditional remedy for ailments like itchy skin and sores among Indigenous communities in Australia. In new...

24 Best Things To Do In Western Australia (2025 Guide)

24 Best Things To Do In Western Australia (2025 Guide)

From visiting Perth to touring the beautiful beaches along the coast, here is our list of the best things to do in Western Australia! Western Australia is an incredible state full of intriguing bucket list experiences. Compared to the East Coast,...

Most young people think Australia is a racist country, survey finds

Most young people think Australia is a racist country, survey finds

Australia's only national survey tracking progress on reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians has recorded a near 40 per cent rise in racism during the past decade. The biennial Australian Reconciliation Barometer,...

The popular towns in Australia that travellers have dubbed the 'creepiest': 'You couldn't pay me to go there'

The popular towns in Australia that travellers have dubbed the 'creepiest': 'You couldn't pay me to go there'

Travellers have been sharing unsettling encounters from what they deem to be Australia's most spine-tingling locations. Whether it's abandoned mines, eerie silences or a history stained by tragedy, in many cases these towns have earned their...

Lab-grown meat approved for consumption in Australia – is it a threat to red meat?

Lab-grown meat approved for consumption in Australia – is it a threat to red meat?

Image: Vow (Lab-grown Japanese quail foie gras) IT HAS taken more than two years, but lab-grown or cell-cultivated meat is now allowed to be consumed in Australia after a recently gaining regulatory approval from Food Standards Australia New...

AUS vs WI Weather Report, Pitch Report Of Bridgetown- 1st Test, Australia tour of West Indies 2025

AUS vs WI Weather Report, Pitch Report Of Bridgetown- 1st Test, Australia tour of West Indies 2025

Australia will be up against the West Indies in the first of the three-match Test series. In this article, we determine the AUS vs WI Weather Report and Pitch Report of Kensington Oval for the 1st Test of the Australia tour of the West Indies...

AUS vs WI Head-to-Head Records- 1st Test, Australia Tour of West Indies 2025

AUS vs WI Head-to-Head Records- 1st Test, Australia Tour of West Indies 2025

Australia will take on the West Indies in the first of the three-match Test series. This article contains information regarding the AUS vs WI Head-to-Head records in Test. AUS vs WI Head-to-Head Records- 1st Test, Australia Tour of West Indies...

The history of gift hampers: Where did they come from?

The history of gift hampers: Where did they come from?

Gift hampers (or hamper gift baskets) are an enduring symbol of thoughtfulness, indulgence, and celebration, making them a popular choice for giving gifts in Australia and across the globe. Filled with an assortment of treats, gourmet delights,...

AC/DC announce highly anticipated 2025 Australian Stadium Tour: Dates, venues, and more

AC/DC announce highly anticipated 2025 Australian Stadium Tour: Dates, venues, and more

AC/DC officially announced their first Australian tour in a decade with a post on their official website and social media pages on June 22, 2025. The band will perform five stadium dates across the country in November and December 2025, with stops...

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