Japan’s new H3 rocket fails again, forced to self-destruct
Japan’s second attempt to launch its next-generation H3 rocket failed after lift-off on Tuesday, with the spacecraft forced to self-destruct after the command centre concluded the mission could not succeed.…
‘The Snake Hunter’ shows how massive brown snakes get in your home
A man known as “The Snake Hunter” has unveiled a startling technique used by snakes to slither their way into the tiniest of spaces — including right under your seemingly…
Electrolux Home Products fridge recalled by ACCC
A popular fridge has been urgently recalled over fears it could start a fire due to a defect. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission recalled the faulty Electrolux Home Products…
Motorsport Australia First Gear program for children in cars
Aussie kids will be able to get behind the wheel of powerful sports cars from 12 years of age under a program designed to fuel a passion for racing. The…
United Airlines passenger tried to open emergency door, stab flight attendant with metal spoon
A passenger on a plane to Boston allegedly tried to crank open an emergency door and stab a flight attendant with a metal spoon before he was tackled by fellow…
Ukraine moves to fortify embattled Bakhmut as Russia closes in
Ukraine pledged on Monday to bolster its defences in frontline Bakhmut, after reports that Kyiv was withdrawing from the city that has become a symbolic prize in the war. But…
Qld man to face court charged with child abuse crimes in the Philippines
An Australian man is facing up to 15 years in jail if convicted on charges for allegedly trying to arrange sexual activity with children in another country. On January 7,…
Canadian expat blames sleep troubles on ‘satanic’ sound of kookaburras
A Canadian woman who “loves Australia but thinks it’s weird” has revealed her latest gripe with the country. Amanda, who lives on the mid-north coast of NSW, often shares TikTok…
Dyson and Deakin University to create backpacks to reduce air pollution in Melbourne
Schoolchildren in Melbourne’s inner west are paving the way towards a healthier future one backpack at a time thanks to a new initiative helping the city breathe easier. In a…
Sea World helicopter crash: New report reveals what caused fatal collision
The cause of the deadly Sea World helicopter crash has been revealed as a damning new report gives survivors and victims’ families some answers as to what went wrong. The…
