ies Medieval arrows caused similar injuries to gunshots, say archaeologists By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:03:15 +0100 Arrows fired from longbows could penetrate right through the human skull creating small entry and large exit wounds. Full Article
ies Passengers told to wear face coverings and gloves at some of UK's busiest airports By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:11:39 +0100 Limited temperature screening will also be trialled at the airports in coming weeks. Full Article
ies Consumer confidence ‘severely depressed’ as families sit on their cash By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:03:16 +0100 A new survey by GfK found there was a slight overall improvement in mood but fears for the future remain. Full Article
ies Exclusive: Hospices to receive government supplies of PPE after warning of chronic shortages By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:39:53 +0100 Hospices are set to receive weekly supplies of critical personal protective equipment from the government. Full Article
ies Gogglebox star June Bernicoff dies aged 82 By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:15:42 +0100 June and her husband Leon were favourites on the show. Full Article
ies Captain Tom Moore shares memories of wartime in VE Day ITV documentary By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:30:13 +0100 Captain Tom Moore has shared his memories of wartime in a special ITV documentary, Captain Tom's War. Full Article
ies 'The world has lost one of the greats': Magician Roy Horn dies aged 75 after contracting coronavirus By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:14:36 +0100 Magician Roy Horn, best known as part of the Las Vegas performing duo of Siegfried & Roy, has died at the age of 75. Full Article
ies Songwriter and musician Little Richard dies age 87 By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:32:37 +0100 The American singer and songwriter was best known for tracks such as Tutti Fruiti, Long Tall Sally and Rip It Up. Full Article
ies Singapore, Malaysia announce billions in stimulus to prop up economies as coronavirus spreads By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:08:01 GMT Singapore and Malaysia are spending billions to keep their economies afloat, while Indonesia has reported its largest rise in cases in a single day. Full Article
ies Lockdowns may have already saved 120,000 lives in just 11 countries By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 02:31:01 GMT Imperial College London experts also shoot down hopes that large parts of the population have already recovered from coronavirus. Full Article
ies Iran or its proxies planning 'sneak attack,' Trump says By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:48:01 GMT US officials say they are receiving near-daily reports of "imminent" attacks planned against US-linked military or diplomatic facilities. Full Article
ies Pandemic power grab: crackdown sparks worries for human rights By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 19:30:00 GMT COVIDCon will explore how "tyranny sparked and is exploiting the novel coronavirus pandemic to crack down on civil liberties." Full Article
ies Blue skies amid darkness, India transforms under lockdown By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 09:17:03 GMT In its desperate attempt to flatten the curve, India is flattening something else: its notorious air pollution. Full Article
ies Chinese authorities' latest wildlife trade outrage is mindbogglingly reckless By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:32:03 GMT China's government is putting on a show of sending aid to countries suffering from COVID-19, but undermining efforts to control the source of further pandemics. Full Article
ies Countries rally behind WHO after Trump suspends payments By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:37:36 GMT While Trump's criticism of the WHO is being shared by others, US allies disagreed with a suspension of payments. Full Article
ies ‘Eerily quiet’: Qantas pilot flies Australians home in near-empty skies By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:16:03 GMT While the route is familiar, the Qantas pilot of a flight bringing Australians in the UK home said he had never seen the skies so "eerily quiet." Full Article
ies A city of homebodies? How coronavirus will change Sydney By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT From washing hands to working from home, the coronavirus has dramatically altered city life. But will these changes last? Full Article
ies If we want world-class universities we need to find a way to pay for them By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Governments and taxpayers asked universities to generate their own funds - and they did - but now the music has stopped. Full Article
ies A city of homebodies? How coronavirus will change Sydney By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT From washing hands to working from home, the coronavirus has dramatically altered city life. But will these changes last? Full Article
ies If we want world-class universities we need to find a way to pay for them By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Governments and taxpayers asked universities to generate their own funds - and they did - but now the music has stopped. Full Article
ies Supplies to start your own indoor, hydroponic garden By www.popsci.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 20:07:48 +0000 Hydroponic systems for edible indoor gardens. Full Article Shop
ies A guide to the tick species every American should know By www.popsci.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:31:29 +0000 With tick season right around the corner in most areas, we hope these tick-identification tips will help you limit your risk and teach you a little more about these complex creatures. Full Article Science
ies Microsoft just revamped its cheapest and fanciest Surface devices By www.popsci.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:12:32 +0000 Two new pairs of headphones join the laptops and tablets in today's announcement. Full Article Technology
ies The pandemic could make cities more bike-friendly—for good By www.popsci.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:26:12 +0000 Confined at home and with gyms closed, an increasing number of Americans are hopping on their bikes. To encourage those walking or rolling about their neighborhoods to maintain a buffer of space between themselves and other people, cities have increasingly taken the bold action of closing streets to through traffic, in what’s called “slow street” measures. Not only could these changes allow for socially-distanced exercise amid the pandemic, some of these closures may stick around into the future as officials try to curb America’s dependence on automobiles. Full Article Environment
ies This scientist studies alchemy to turn historical handicrafts into modern innovations By www.popsci.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:00:01 +0000 Pamela H. Smith finds scientific inspiration in manuscripts and other artifacts. “So much exploration, experimentation, and innovation happens in craft." Full Article Science
ies Ten shocking survival stories that real people lived to tell By www.popsci.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:00:23 +0000 Some of the scariest, true-life stories you can tell over a campfire or a beer—featuring shark attacks, snake bites, spider bites, and lightning strikes. Full Article Science
ies McGuire not yet done as Pies president By www.heraldsun.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 22:25:00 GMT EDDIE McGuire has told fellow club chairmen there is more work to be done in the precinct surrounding the club’s opulent Melbourne Park home base before he hands over the presidency. Full Article
ies Qantas denies 'shocking disregard' for safety in Adelaide Airport virus cluster investigation By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:52:58 +1000 A new union-released report accuses Qantas of downplaying the risks of coronavirus before an outbreak at Adelaide Airport — but the airline has denied any wrongdoing. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders Community and Society Work Government and Politics Unions
ies Queensland pubs and eateries to reopen gradually from next weekend By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:30:06 +1000 Up to 10 patrons will be allowed in pubs, restaurants and cafes in a week's time, in the first step of a gradual unwinding of coronavirus contact restrictions across Queensland, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Activism and Lobbying
ies Health authorities say many elements of coronavirus restrictions will remain By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:04:53 +1000 National Cabinet has released a 3-stage plant to reopen Australia, although it's up to states and territories to decide when restrictions will ease. Full Article Health Policy Healthcare Clinic Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Federal Government Government and Politics Forms of Government Epidemics and Pandemics
ies Queensland Deputy Premier to stand aside from ministerial duties over corruption probe By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:46:26 +1000 Queensland's Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad announces she is standing aside from her ministerial role as the state's corruption watchdog launches an investigation into the selection process of a school principal. Full Article Corruption State Parliament Politics and Government Schools Education Secondary Schools Alp Political Parties Government and Politics
ies China limited the Mekong’s flow. Other countries suffered a drought. By www.sbs.com.au Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:47:51 +0000 New research show that Beijing’s engineers appear to have directly caused the record low levels of water in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Full Article Science
ies Factories damaged in huge blaze By www.heraldsun.com.au Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 19:10:00 GMT MORE than 50 firefighters on the ground and in the air were needed to tackle a huge factory fire in Melbourne’s west overnight. Full Article
ies Two more agencies admit underquoting By www.heraldsun.com.au Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 21:00:00 GMT TWO more Melbourne real estate agencies have been punished for underquoting, with one caught telling a client the practice was “just a little (marketing) ploy” to “get people through the door”. Full Article
ies Grattan Institute projects 3.4 million Australians will lose jobs, and predicts which industries will be hit hardest By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 21:02:35 +1000 The think tank predicts between 14 and 26 per cent of the entire Australian workforce will lose their job, if they haven't already, as a result of government shutdowns and physical distancing rules. Full Article COVID-19 Unemployment Arts and Entertainment Dance Opera and Musical Theatre Economic Trends Hospitality
ies Virgin going into administration a 'real failure' for regional communities By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:58:21 +1000 Regional centres are concerned they could be badly hit by the potential collapse of Virgin Australia, with higher airfares and less competition. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Business Economics and Finance Community and Society Government and Politics
ies These three people's lives have changed because the pokies have shut down By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 04:47:10 +1000 The coronavirus shutdown has negatively affected so many aspects of the economy, but for these Australians, the closure of pokies rooms has changed life for the better. Full Article Gambling Clubs and Associations Hospitality COVID-19
ies Arnhem Land opened up to Aussies like never before with spectacular online concert series By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:33:35 +1000 As artists worldwide launch livestream concerts from home, Yolngu musicians in one of the most remote parts of Australia are offering up a unique series of performances from north-east Arnhem Land. Full Article COVID-19 Indigenous Music Music Industry Arts and Entertainment Aboriginal Aboriginal Language Indigenous Culture
ies Apartment tenants in line for rent discounts as short-stay market dries up By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:08:13 +1000 Real estate agents are resorting to discounting to try to secure tenants as COVID–19 hits the apartment rental market. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Building and Construction Industry Business Economics and Finance Urban Development and Planning Community and Society
ies Funeral insurer who sold coverage to babies barred from taking on customers By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:27:10 +1000 Funeral insurer Youpla, slammed by the banking royal commission in a previous brand iteration for misleading Indigenous customers, has now been denied a licence to provide financial services and prevented from signing up new customers. Full Article Aboriginal Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Community and Society Law Crime and Justice Royal Commissions Insurance Industry Business Economics and Finance
ies Lebanon rocked by riots over economic hardship, as one protester dies in Tripoli By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:57:53 +1000 A shutdown to fight the spread of COVID-19 has made a dire situation even worse in Lebanon, with its currency plunging in value. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Economic Trends Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) COVID-19 Unrest Conflict and War
ies Outback charter companies nosedive as pandemic grounds flights By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:42:39 +1000 While the fate of Virgin and Qantas makes headlines, Australia's outback aviation companies say they've been forgotten by authorities. Full Article Air Transport Rural Tourism Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Epidemics and Pandemics
ies Authorities investigate aged care coronavirus cluster as Victoria records seven new cases By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:25:56 +1000 Victoria's total of COVID-19 cases rises to 1,361, as Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton reveals authorities are investigating three cases linked to a Melbourne aged care facility. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Lockdown Health Respiratory Diseases Business Economics and Finance Education Schools State of Emergency Emergency Care Aged Care
ies Metro West plan revealed: Rydalmere station scrapped, 150 properties to be acquired By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:52:26 +1000 The NSW Government releases the blueprint for the promised Metro West, revealing it will acquire 154 properties to accommodate the multi-billion dollar project. Full Article Rail Transport State Parliament Government and Politics
ies ASX rises as Qantas rallies, Wall Street rebounds on tech gains By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 09:57:25 +1000 Australian shares rise, Qantas secures extra funding to get through the coronavirus crisis and US markets edge higher led by Microsoft, Apple and Amazon. Full Article Stockmarket Markets Business Economics and Finance Epidemics and Pandemics
ies Hemp smoothies, muesli among creative uses of first edible organic crop By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 06:52:13 +1000 Australia's largest organic edible hemp crop is being harvested in Victoria's north west with agronomists talking up its food and fibre potential. Full Article Trade Sustainable and Alternative Farming Government and Politics Agricultural Crops Science and Technology Textiles
ies SunRice looks to environmental water, subsidies, government intervention as solutions for harvest By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:52:58 +1000 SunRice says it will guarantee Australian-grown rice returns to supermarkets in April if the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is changed so environmental water can be used to grow rice. Full Article Agricultural Policy Federal Government Government and Politics Epidemics and Pandemics Agricultural Crops Rice Food Processing Food and Beverage Drought Murray-Darling Basin Water Environment Agribusiness COVID-19
ies South Australia set to reopen as authorities relax social distancing By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:36:12 +1000 SA's Premier announces a sweeping repeal of many of the state's current coronavirus restrictions, with outdoor dining at restaurants and cafes to resume from Monday — but caps on gatherings will remain. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health States and Territories Courts and Trials Community and Society Carnivals and Festivals Community and Multicultural Festivals Events Hospitality Industry Retail
ies A city of homebodies? How coronavirus will change Sydney By www.theage.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT From washing hands to working from home, the coronavirus has dramatically altered city life. But will these changes last? Full Article
ies If we want world-class universities we need to find a way to pay for them By www.theage.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Governments and taxpayers asked universities to generate their own funds - and they did - but now the music has stopped. Full Article