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Nuclear war expert explains why Australia and New Zealand may be the last places left standing after WW3 |

Jacobsen cites simulations showing a one-megaton detonation creates firestorms over 100 square miles, leaving nothing but burning terrain/ image: Youtube If World War III were ever to break out, where on Earth would actually be safe? It’s the kind of uneasy question that slips into public consciousness during missile alerts, diplomatic stand-offs and late–night doomscrolling. […]

Beard battle: Sikh student in Australia wins case; was initially asked to get clean-shaven for wearing PPE mask

A 19-year-old Sikh student in Australia’s Monash University filed a case with the Australian Human Rights Commission against Ambulance Victoria, the state agency for ambulance service for Victoria, after he was asked to come clean-shaven on the first day of his on-the-job training. Paramedic student Prabhjeet Gill said he had requested the agency in advance […]

Twitch faces huge trouble as Australia puts all under 16 users under a full social media ban for online safety

Twitch faces huge trouble as Australia puts all under 16 users under a full social media ban for online safety (Image via Getty) Australia is making a big change to protect kids online, and now Twitch is part of that plan. The government has decided that children under 16 will not be allowed to use […]

Ashes: Bazball reaches its endgame Down Under; England’s hopes hinge on raw pace to recreate Bodyline | Cricket News

During the 2019 Ashes Test at Lord’s, the Jofra Archer bouncer struck Steve Smith. (Photo/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels the Ben Stokes-led side has all the tools to beat an ageing Australian team. England’s five-pacer attack will be their quickest ever to tour Australia. Captain Ben Stokes has shown, countless times, […]

Indian-origin student Aarav expelled from school in Australia for participating in national tennis tournament

An Indian-origin student in Sydney has been expelled from school for attending a national tennis tournament. Aarav, a 12-year-old Indian-origin student in Sydney, has been expelled by his school after he attended a national tennis tournament without informing the school authorities. According to Australian media reports, Aarav found out on the first day of Tennis […]

Ashes 1st Test: Australia Suffer Major Blow as Josh Hazlewood Ruled Out | Udaipur Kiran

Melbourne, 15 November (Udaipur Kiran). Australia’s Ashes preparations have taken another significant hit. After regular captain Pat Cummins was ruled out, senior fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has now been sidelined from the first Test in Perth. What was initially considered a minor issue earlier in the week has turned out to be a more serious […]

‘I’m beyond that’: Indian-origin ‘Doctor Death’ Jayant Patel, linked to many deaths in Australia, happily settled in US

Indian-origin Jayant Patel, known as ‘Doctor Death’ in Australia says he’s forgotten his past and is now happily settled in the US. Jayant Patel, an Indian-origin physician in Australia, who was convicted and jailed for manslaughter, has started a new life in Portland, US, moving past the controversies. In a video posted by The Australian, […]

Australia Suffer Double Injury Blow Ahead of Ashes as Hazlewood, Abbott Leave Field Mid-Match | Udaipur Kiran

Sydney, November 12 (Udaipur Kiran): Just days before the start of the Ashes series against England on November 21, Australia have been hit by a major setback as fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott were forced to leave the field during a Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Both players […]

‘She should embrace this opportunity…’: Bishops message to Shafali ahead of ICC Womens WC semifinal against Australia

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 29 (ANI): Former West Indies cricketer and currently a broadcaster, Ian Bishop, urged batter Shafali Verma to embrace her opportunity for an international comeback with a “positive mindset” as she prepares to take the field during the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal against defending champions Australia at Navi Mumbai on Thursday. […]

Australia trials AI to decode Gen Z slang in predator cases

Representative Image (Image credits: AP) Australian police on Wednesday said they were developing an artificial intelligence tool to help investigators decipher emoji-filled and slang-heavy messages used by online predators.Officials say the initiative could prove to be a gamechanger when it comes to tackling child exploitation in the digital age. What have Australian police said about […]