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Fiesta Extravanganza back bigger and better to celebrate Filipino culture
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22, 2025. Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The 2025 Lethbridge Fiesta Extravaganza (LFE), also known as the Festival of Smiles, returned for a bigger and better second year. Hosted by...

Australian Dentists Endorse Smartee's Mandibular Repositioning Technology at Global Symposium in Kunming
Clinicians praise the S8-SGTB appliance for accelerating outcomes, improving patient satisfaction, and offering a non-invasive solution for Class II malocclusions. Kunming, China (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- Smartee Denti-Technology recently welcomed...

Savage way socialite's ex learned she was dating Australia's No.1 real estate agent - as insiders reveal details of the romance that's stunned Jewish high society: 'He's spending a fortune on her'
A European summer romance between Australia's No. 1 real estate agent and a British socialite is the talk of the eastern suburbs. Gavin Rubinstein, the founder of prestige real estate agency The Rubinstein Group, is sailing across the continent...

Dairy family works to survive
Chris McCullough For Agri-View SKYE, VICTORIA, Australia – Encircled by industrial and residential zones means expansion is impossible for Kelly’s Dairy Farm in Victoria, but that doesn’t hinder Sarah Kelly’s farming ambitions. The young mum of...

US to leave UN cultural body, citing ‘national interest’
Trump is pulling out of UNESCO for the second time - Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP Anna Moneymaker Jurgen HECKER and Simon VALMARY, with Sebastian SMITH in Washington The United States said Tuesday it would quit UNESCO, saying the UN...
Drowning deaths in Australia drop by quarter over 2 decades: study
SYDNEY, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Drowning fatalities in Australia have declined by about 24 percent over the past 20 years, according to a study published on Tuesday. The findings were released by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia, the country's...

Drew Hutton says Greens have ‘lost their way’ after party votes to expel co-founder
The co-founder of the Australian Greens is considering both his legal and political options after being officially expelled from the party over what it considers his pursuit of debate harmful to trans people but that he frames as an issue of free...

Secret Bone Armor Discovered Beneath Skins of Australian Lizards
An Australian lizard in the same genus as the komodo dragon has been found harboring secret bone chainmail under their scaly skin. Goannas – a name that encompasses several Australian species – are not the only monitor lizards with this...

‘Devastating’ toxic algal bloom declared natural disaster in Australia amid warnings Bondi beach could be next
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Beneath the Scales: The Secret Bone Armor That Helped Lizards Survive Australia
Beneath the scales of Australia's iconic monitor lizards (commonly known as goannas), scientists have discovered an unexpected secret: a hidden layer of bony skin structures known as osteoderms. These structures, which have been long overlooked,...

Norwegian princess Ingrid Alexandra arrives at Sydney University to begin studies
Royalty has arrived in Australia as the future Queen of Norway prepares to begin her studies at the University of Sydney. The arrival of Princess Ingrid Alexandra in Sydney was announced on the official Norwegian royal family’s Instagram account,...

Bulgarian Stefan Ivanov on the Verge of Three Guinness World Records after Historic Indian Ocean Crossing
Bulgarian financier and entrepreneur Stefan Ivanov is set to make history with three new Guinness World Records. He was part of the four-member crew “Untamed”, which successfully completed the first team ocean rowing expedition from continental...

Summer archives exhibition explores history of railway tourism
A new exhibition at National Records of Scotland will explore how the birth of the railways transformed the country. Scots on the Move: Railways and Tourism in Victorian Scotland is part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, running between 4-29...

Where We Play: Nine-Hole Courses
Royal Park Golf Course Quintessentially Melbourne Golf Nestled on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD, Royal Park Golf Course is a hidden nine-hole gem that blends convenience, history, and charm. Dating back to 1903, it’s one of Victoria’s oldest public...

Market Eyes on ARB Corporation as ASX 200 Stock Faces Tariff Talks Crossroads
Highlights,ARB trades below historical average valuation,Tariff negotiations may shape near-term outlook,Long-term global growth focus remains intact,ARB Corporation (ASX:ARB), a well-known name in the Australian manufacturing sector, is drawing...

Workplace Culture and Lending Dynamics of National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) in the ASX 300
Highlights,National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB) has a workplace culture rating slightly below the sector average.,NAB's lending activities are a crucial revenue stream for the bank.,Net interest margin (NIM) for NAB shows room for improvement...

Some Australian Dolphins Use Sponges To Hunt Fish. It’s Harder Than It Looks
"WASHINGTON — Some dolphins in Australia have a special technique to flush fish from the seafloor. They hunt with a sponge on their beak, like a clown nose. Using the sponge to protect from sharp rocks, the dolphins swim with their beaks covered,...

Australia Appoints Islamophobia Envoy… But Forgets the Office !
Initially hailed as a strong signal in the fight against religious discrimination, Australia’s special envoy for Islamophobia remains an empty shell nearly a year after the position was announced. Despite being created by Prime Minister Anthony...

Cleanaway opens clinical waste treatment plant in Tasmania
Cleanaway Waste Management (Cleanaway) has opened a clinical waste treatment facility in Bridgewater, Tasmania. The Bridgewater Health Services facility will handle medical, pharmaceutical and healthcare hazardous waste. At peak capacity, it can...

PHOTOS: Remembering Hulk Hogan’s iconic life and career
Hulk Hogan, born Terry Gene Bollea on Aug. 11, 1953, is one of the most famous, recognizable names in wrestling and pop culture thanks to his decades-long career. The WWE Hall of Famer began his wrestling career in the 1970s before becoming a...