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Afghan-Australian Photographer Cycling 4,000 Km To Support Girls' Education In Afghanitan
(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Afghan-Australian activist Muzaffar Ali is cycling 4,000 km across Australia to raise awareness about Afghanistan girls' education. Muzaffar Ali, an Afghan-Australian human rights activist, is cycling 4,000 kilometers to...

Dannii Minogue makes a surprise appearance to announce guest headliner Jade as the former Little Mix singer commands attention in a Diana Ross inspired cow-print outfit
Dannii Minogue made a surprise appearance to announce guest headliner Jade as she headlined at Mighty Hoopla on Saturday evening. The former Little Mix singer commanded attention in a Diana Ross inspired cow-print outfit as she took to the stage...

Time and tide: The lunar traditions of the First Australians
We are taking a look back at stories from Cosmos Magazine in print. This article was written by Karlie Noon and Duane Hamacher, and published in March 2021. In Nuenonne traditions of Bruny Island, Tasmania, the Sun is a man named Punywin and the...
It’s survived plagues, fires, invasions and bombing. Now an Australian woman is scrambling to save it once more
The library is tucked away in a quiet corner of Verona’s historic centre, along the Adige River. You enter a hushed hall, the air still and cool, thick with the scent of aged parchment and stone. Light filters gently through the windows, catching...

Hybrid therapy for atrial fibrillation offered in New South Wales hospital
It combines cardiac surgery with catheter-based treatment to restore normal heart rhythm. Wollongong Private Hospital in New South Wales is now offering convergent hybrid therapy, a minimally invasive treatment for persistent and long-standing...
Spring ‘Militant,’ books, fund drive shows growing interest in the SWP
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Socialist Workers Party eight-week spring campaign to introduce workers to its candidates, expand the readership of the Militant, get out books by SWP leaders and other revolutionaries and win contributions to the Militant...

Yandere Dark Elf Episode 9: Sakura Gets Scouted By Publisher—Recap, Release Date, Where ...
In ‘Debut as a Vendor Part 1,’ Sakura finishes her doujinshi starring a sword-wielding heroine based on Bell and asks Hinata and Bell to cosplay and help sell copies. At her home, Bell strips without hesitation and forces Sakura to do the same...

FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword 3: Remontadas, Australian heroes and Europa League
This seems to be going well, so welcome to another new FourFourTwo addition: our weekend crossword! We've all played one before whilst waiting for a flight or even during your morning commute to get the mind racing. Ours is a little bit different,...

YouTube star Spanian's surprising response to arsonists who targeted his kebab truck in Melbourne
By BRETT LACKEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 02:50 EDT, 31 May 2025 | Updated: 02:54 EDT, 31 May 2025 YouTuber Spanian's foray into the Melbourne food scene seems to have ruffled a few feathers with one of his kebab trucks targeted by...

The Only Books You'll Want in Your Beach Bag—Sharp, Sexy Stories With Substance and a Side of Scandal
We’re saying hello to summer with a selection of new fiction releases that are sure to keep you gripped from park to poolside. We all know the old adage about not judging books by the cover, but what about the impact a name can have? That’s the...

How to watch State of Origin: Live stream Queensland v New South Wales
This guide explains how to watch State of Origin live streams wherever you are in the world – including details of how you can use a VPN to watch your usual stream from abroad. State of Origin 1 date: Wednesday 28 May 2025, kick-off 11.05am UK Use...

On This Day in 1990, Australian Rock Band Midnight Oil Staged a Protest Concert Following the Exxon Oil Spill
On May 30, 1990, Australian rock band Midnight Oil staged a protest concert directly in front of the Exxon building in New York City. The guerrilla set was launched as a direct response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill that occurred the previous year...

‘Paleodermatologist’ has skin in the dinosaur game
We are taking a look back at stories from Cosmos Magazine in print. This article was written by Deborah Devis and published in March 2021. All manner of unusual jobs exist in science, but perhaps one of the most remarkable is the expertise of Phil...

The six books our critics couldn't put down in May
The hunt for a good book never ends. Thankfully, our ABC Arts critics have been busy reading through piles of new releases to find their favourites to share with you. In this month's Best Books column, you'll find a poetic critique of inequality...

Music Publishing Markets Around the Globe Worth Over $11 Billion, Says First-Ever ICMP Report
ICMP, the global music publishing organization representing 90% of the world’s commercially released music, has released its first-ever report on global music revenue, documenting the earnings of 16 of the top music markets. In total, ICMP found...
‘Excuse me. I’ve killed my wife’: The ongoing menace of forced marriage in Australia
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Before escaping out the window, Miriam* waits for her parents to doze off. She tries to calm...

Australian Ski Areas Association to rebrand as Snow Resorts Australia
After more than four decades operating under its current identity, the Australian Ski Areas Association (ASAA) Board has approved a new name and identity for the organisation - Snow Resorts Australia. The rebrand will take effect in June 2025,...

Western Australian Government introduces extended licences for best practice national park tourism operators
The Western Australian Government is to introduce longer licences from 10 years to up to 20 years for tourism operators meeting best practice standards in tourism experiences, sustainability and accessibility information for visitors. The longer...

Daryl Hall believes that he helped break down racial barriers in music
Daryl Hall believes that he blazed a trail for modern artists. The 78-year-old singer found fame as the lead vocalist in duo Hall and Oates - alongside John Oates - during the 1970s and 1980s and considers himself a "pioneer" for helping to...

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending May 30
The only published and available best-selling indie book chart in New Zealand is the top 10 sales list recorded every week at Unity Books’ stores in High St, Auckland, and Willis St, Wellington. AUCKLAND 1 Air by John Boyne (Doubleday, $35) The...