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Roadmap for AI use to support traditional systems of medicine, while protecting data sovereignty
Global TCIM is projected to touch $600 billion in 2025, and AI could accelerate its growth, the note said. | Photo Credit: adventtr Artificial intelligence (AI) and centuries-old healing systems may be at two distant ends of time - but AI can...

Bun Coffee: 20 years of roasting
David Kennedy celebrating where it all starts. What started as a dream in a small industrial garage in Byron Bay’s Arts & Industry Estate with a single Turkish roaster has become one of Australia’s most respected specialty coffee brands. This...

Australian National University School of Music to be Absorbed by Another Department
The Australian National University (ANU) has decided to scale back its music programs to save funds, after it was revealed last October that the university was facing a projected $200 million deficit, the ABC reported. As explained by ANU...

Australia and US need to act as partners, not competitors, in red meat supply
Undergraduates at the ICMJ conference this week AUSTRALIA and the United States need each other to meet the demand of their consumers for high quality beef, lamb and goat meat – that was the message from Texas Tech University’s Professor Mark...

Hawthorn great and Norm Smith medallist Cyril Rioli set for shock return
AFL great Cyril Rioli will make his first public football comeback since his messy exit and prolonged absence from the game when he runs out in the reborn EJ Whitten Legends Game. After a six-year break, the charity match is returning in August...

India's Dairy Shield Delays Australia Trade Pact Too—Why It's a Non-Negotiable
It brought a revolution in milk production and distribution by organising rural milk producers into cooperative societies, ensuring fair prices for farmers and eliminating middlemen. This model has empowered millions of farmers, enabling them to...

Wimbledon history is made as Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool become the first all-British men's doubles champions in 89 years
By YASEEN ZAMAN Published: 09:46 EDT, 12 July 2025 | Updated: 13:48 EDT, 12 July 2025 As with any great partnership, success often comes from striking the right balance between reason and impulse. So, it’s fitting that after Julian Cash and Lloyd...

Australia’s Reserve Bank launches a six-month trial exploring digital currencies
Australia has started a sweeping trial to test how digital money could change the country’s financial industry. On Thursday, Australia’s top bank, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), unveiled the second phase of its digital currency pilot,...

Historic N&W 611 steam locomotive returning to Shenandoah Valley this fall
Staunton, Va. (WVIR) - The famed Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 steam locomotive is returning to Virginia’s rails this fall for a limited series of rides through the Shenandoah Valley. Virginia Scenic Railway announced Wednesday that a...

Australia mulls punishing institutions not acting against antisemitism
Australian Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal on Thursday called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government to revoke funding from universities, nonprofits, and cultural institutions that do not take measures against...

Transvision Vamp tour tickets go on sale
Tickets are now on sale for the first Australian tour in 27 years by UK rockers Transvision Vamp. The British group, led by the indomitable Wendy James, last toured the country in 1991. The band will visit seven Australian cities in February 2026,...

The entitlement epidemic rages
I was recently at Stonehenge in the United Kingdom. Besides the historical significance, it is a huge tourist site. As you might expect, there are rules, ropes to indicate boundaries and a well-run system. Enter the influencer. She was the classic...

Australian Antisemitism Report Recommends University Funding Cuts And Visa Screenings
Home Australia Australian Antisemitism Report Recommends University Funding Cuts And Visa Screenings The report proposes a sweeping set of reforms across education, public institutions, online spaces, media and immigration to “push (antisemitism)...

10 New South Wales getaways just a short drive from Sydney
Our editors handpick everything we recommend. We may receive revenue for sharing this content or when you shop through our links. Read more here While metropolitan Sydney – with an impressive dining scene and iconic harbour – may be the most famed...

Jannik Sinner Rewrites History: A List Of All Records Broken Upon Reaching 2025 Wimbledon Final
Last Updated:July 12, 2025, 16:17 IST Sinner also broke a plethora of records with his win against Djokovic last night, setting up the stage for yet another epic battle with his rival Carlos Alcaraz. Jannik Sinner continues to rewrite tennis...

Australia Explores Cbdcs And Stablecoins In New Crypto Initiative
(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Australia is all set to undertake a pioneering initiative in the digital currency sphere with an upcoming government-backed trial aimed at exploring the potential of tokenized asset markets. This ambitious project...

What Mountains Provide and Why They Need Protection
Quick Key Facts What Are Mountains and Why Should We Protect Them? From the Alps and the Andes to Julie Andrews twirling in an alpine meadow in the opening scene of The Sound of Music, mountains have been a powerful force in human history and...

Enjoy a weekend of climbing, culture and community in Squamish
From world-class athletes to local talent and family-friendly programming, this three-day celebration of climbing and culture offers something for everyone in the heart of Squamish The Arc'teryx Climb Academy returns to Squamish for an...
Australia’s independence and national interest
On the flipside Being an old Northcote boy, ex Herbert Street, I applaud the residents for refusing Macca’s push for a store in their suburb. Here’s a chance to boycott the US, so I hope you succeed. John Cain, McCrae Broken care system When...
Australian report to fight anti-Semitism proposes university funding cuts, deportations
SYDNEY - An Australian report on combating anti-Semitism has recommended cutting funding for universities that fail to protect Jewish students, and screening visa applicants and non-citizens for extremist views. The plan, led by Australia’s...