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U.S. Marines launch Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in Australia’s north

DVIDS - Georgia · July 11, 2025

DARWIN, Australia — U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) are taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, to enhance...

Primary pupils continue tradition of heart-warming visits to care home residents

Winsford Guardian ·

Earlier this month, year three and four pupils from Victoria Road Primary School made a trip to see residents at Daneside Court Care Home. The school visits the Chester Way home biannually, which the residents look forward to and continues to...

2025 World Aquatics Championships opening ceremony in Singapore marked by inspiring cultural performances

The Independent Singapore · July 11, 2025

The 2025 World Aquatics Championships, taking place in Singapore, recently kicked off with a grand opening ceremony at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre. The event showcased a series of captivating and inspiring performances. Singapore’s President...

Lorde announces Australia and New Zealand Ultrasound World Tour arena shows for February 2026

Daily Mail · July 10, 2025

By SAVANNA YOUNG FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 16:18 EDT, 10 July 2025 | Updated: 16:49 EDT, 10 July 2025 Lorde is bringing her highly anticipated Ultrasound World Tour to Australia and her home country New Zealand in February 2026. The tour...

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) unveils game-changing Global BBA Programme with Deakin University, Australia

The Tribune (Chandigarh) · July 11, 2025

SMPL New Delhi [India], July 11: Four years, Three continents, Two best-in-class universities and Two degrees. Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is here with its most ambitious offering yet: the Global BBA Programme, co-created with...

Boodles’ new jewellery collection is a nod to family history – and to African nature

Spear's Magazine · July 11, 2025

Back in 2020, the discovery of a long-forgotten photo album set Boodles, the jewellery house owned and run by the Wainwright family since 1798, on an intrepid new design direction. The album, stored in the attic of the late Anthony and Jean...

Trump Picks Greek Australian Nick Adams for Diplomatic Role

Greek Reporter · July 11, 2025

Nick Adams stands next to Donald Trump. Credit: Instagram/Nick Adams Greek Australian conservative politician Nick Adams, now a US citizen, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next US ambassador to Malaysia. Adams, born Nicholas...

Sem Verbeek makes history with Wimbledon mixed doubles title

DutchNews · July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025 Sem Verbeek and Katerina Siniakova celebrate their win. Photo: Glyn KIRK / AFPSem Verbeek has made tennis history by becoming the first Dutchman to win the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon. Teaming up with Czech partner Katerina...

German backpacker found nearly two weeks after disappearing in remote Western Australia

The Independent · July 11, 2025

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...

Indigenous cricket legend Jason Gillespie says Aussies keep getting one big fact wrong in the controversy over celebrating Australia Day

Daily Mail · July 11, 2025

Pointed out Australia Day previously celebrated on different dates January 26 is a day of mourning for many Indigenous Australians Gillespie has called for celebrations on another date on the calendar By ANDREW PRENTICE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA...

Woman finds her long-lost brother on the other side of the world after decades apart - and reveals they nearly crossed paths 34 years ago

Daily Mail · July 15, 2025

A woman who tracked down her long-lost brother after only finding out he existed when their mother died has revealed how her life has been 'enriched' in the midst of tragedy. Jess Basey-Fisher, 53, was perched on the end of a bed holding her...

The Best Songs About Summer, Ranked

UPROXX · July 15, 2025

This column concerns songs about summer. Subject matter will include: the heat, grilling, surfing, driving around, making out, partying, sweating, seasonal depression disorder, and other tangential topics. Song titles that directly mention summer...

New South Wales and Queensland state budgets have a risky dependence on gambling: Expert

Asia Gaming Brief · June 30, 2025

Recent budget reports from New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland highlight a troubling trend of increasing reliance on gambling taxation, with little indication of meaningful reform, Sally Gainsbury, Director at the Gambling Treatment & Research...

Scientists develop real-time imaging for brain drug uptake in Australia

Xinhua News Agency ·

SYDNEY, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Scientists in Australia have developed an innovative device that integrates ultrasound and advanced imaging to enhance the safe delivery of drugs into the brain. The technology could transform treatments of...

India, Australia trade talks hit dairy, wine tariff hurdles as year-end deadline looms, say sources

Yahoo Finance ·

By Manoj Kumar, Peter Hobson and Khushi Malhotra NEW DELHI/CANBERRA (Reuters) -India has rejected Australia's push for deeper tariff cuts on dairy and alcohol, hampering efforts to conclude the second phase of a trade pact by year-end, two Indian...

Historic Dee Slip Bridge slotted for repairs in spring

Upper Yarra Star Mail · July 9, 2025

By Oliver Winn Works to restore the historic Dee Slip Bridge in Millgrove were announced on 9 July after four long years of closure due to disrepair. Expected to finish in early 2026, the repairs will enable walkers, cyclists and emergency...

O'Connor back for Australia as Schmidt names squad for Lions series

TNT Sports · July 11, 2025

James O'Connor has been named in the Australia squad for the Test series against the British & Irish Lions, three years after his last international appearance. Fly-half O'Connor, 35, has been selected by Joe Schmidt after an injury to Noah...

The 10 longest waits for a podium in F1 history

F1 · July 11, 2025

For many years, Nico Hulkenberg had carried the unwanted F1 record of holding the most race starts without a podium finish – but the German driver finally ridded himself of that statistic by taking P3 in the British Grand Prix. He was not alone in...

Ne Zha 2 Box Office: Will It Join Avatar & Avengers: Endgame, Becoming 3rd Film In History To Touch This Mega Milestone?

Koimoi · July 11, 2025

Ne Zha 2 Box Office: Will It Be Able To Achieve This Milestone After Avatar & Avengers: Endgame?(Photo Credit –Facebook) Ne Zha 2 has been one of the biggest success stories in recent times. Thanks to historic earnings in China, the film amassed...

Aboriginal organisations encouraged to apply for funding to protect heritage sites across Western Australia

Australian Leisure ·

Aboriginal organisations are being urged to apply for a share of $1.25 million in Western Australian Government funding for projects that protect, preserve and promote significant Aboriginal heritage sites across the state. Grants of up to $50,000...