A life-extending drug for people living with cystic fibrosis today becomes publicly funded and available in New Zealand.Cystic fibrosis is an ultimately terminal condition that produces thick and sticky mucus and mainly affects a person’s…
The 9 best things to do in New…
With epic national parks and stunning landscapes, inspiring Māori culture and hospitable Kiwis, your New Zealand trip will be packed with amazing adventures. From hiking through the wilderness on Stewart Island to soaking up Auckland's live…
Riverina council repairs 40-metre pothole created during 2022…
A council in western New South Wales has just finished repairing a pothole so big, workers had to build a dam, pump out thousands of litres of water and remove fish and crustaceans in order to…
New Zealand Warriors v Cronulla Sharks: Warriors pull…
No one could have seen that coming.After trailing 20-0 after 20 minutes against the Sharks on Sunday, the Warriors pulled off a remarkable 32-30 win – their third comeback of 20 points or more in…
Disability advocate Stella Young immortalised in Stawell with…
It feels entirely appropriate that children be watched over by the newly unveiled bronze statue of Stella Young as they tumble and squeal in Stawell's accessible playground.Key points:The much-admired disability advocate grew up in the small western Victorian town where she was today…
Australian retiree forced to wear same outfit on…
A woman was reduced to tears after she recalled the moment she was forced to wear the same clothes everyday, including her husband’s underwear, after a cruise liner lost her luggage.Cheryl Stuchbery and her husband…
Thylacines may have survived later than scientists thought,…
Tasmanian tigers could have lived much later than experts have always believed, into the 1980s and beyond, new research led by a University of Tasmania professor suggests.Key points:UTAS professor of environmental sustainability Barry Brook said the research team…
New Zealand national anthem blunder as singer is…
Eagle-eyed fans caught the New Zealand national anthem singer reading lyrics off her hand ahead of Lawrence Okolie vs David Light. Ahead of world title fights in boxing, national anthems are sung and in the…
Drag queen Dolly Diamond’s children’s book reading in…
A children's book reading by a drag queen that generated controversy in Mount Gambier before the performance has gone ahead without incident.Key points:Dolly Diamond's book reading at the Mount Gambier Library took place this morning…