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No more delays: Royal Commission backs calls for urgent alcohol reform

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Community groups and survivor-advocates have called for an urgent overhaul of alcohol laws after the South Australian Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence concluded that alcohol is a key factor in violence towards women and children. Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) CEO, Ayla Chorley said the Royal Commission’s findings reinforce the … Continued

Celebrating the best of ocean photography on World Photography Day

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Finalists for the 2025 Ocean Photographer of the Year Award World Premiere exhibition to open November 6 On August 19, World Photography Day, the Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to celebrate the finalists for Oceanographic Magazine’s Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025. These breathtaking images will be on show at the World Premiere exhibition … Continued

From Traditional Ecological Sightseeing to Modern Diversified Experiences: Guigang Advances High-Quality Development of Culture-Tourism Integration

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GUIGANG, China, Aug. 18, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, the 15th Lotus Culture Series of Guigang kicked off in Guigang, Guangxi. From July to October, the city will roll out a host of activities, including theatrical performances, poetry contests, and the selection of “Top Lotus-Viewing Spots,” to keep fueling its tourism growth. The Publicity Department of Guigang … Continued

Economic Reform Roundtable – UNSW experts available for comment

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The Economic Reform Roundtable aims to build consensus on ways to improve productivity, enhance economic resilience and strengthen budget sustainability. The Roundtable will be led by the Treasurer and supported by other key ministers. It will focus on lifting living standards for Australians with a focus on 3 main themes: Making our economy more productive. … Continued

Poo palace; walk-in woolly gut; Tassie’s noisy nightlife; FungiGirl; and a life-sized Australovenator dinosaur

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Sunday 17 August Highlights from the final day of National Science Week Researchers, experts, and other interesting talent available for interview around the country. NSW: Follow food from lips to lavatory in the giant inflatable Poo Palace – Newcastle NSW: Meet a life-sized Australovenator dinosaur at Science in the Swamp – Centennial Park, Sydney ACT: … Continued

Renown Lending secures $100M to expand Asset-Backed Loans for Australian SMEs, partnering with Marlbury Capital’s Chris Krotiris

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Key Facts: • Facility size: $100M for Asset-Backed Loans (ABL)• Turnaround: term sheets in 24h; 3–36m interest-only• LVRs: resi to 70%, commercial to 65% (other areas 60%), land 50%• Ticket sizes: resi Syd/Melb metro to $10m; other metro to $3m; commercial to $3m; land to $5m• Pricing: from 8.99% p.a.; establishment 1.75%–1.85%• Eligible security: houses, … Continued

Space music with NASA astrophysicist; snakes in shops; stargazing; bug catchers wanted; seniors’ computing; and a giant clitoris puppet

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Saturday 16 August Highlights from day 8 of National Science Week Researchers, experts, and other interesting talent available for interview around the country. TAS: Beaker Street Festival hits a climax with an evening of sex, science and a giant clitoris puppet – Hobart WA: Female fossil rockers bring a palaeo-music show to Perth QLD: Touring … Continued

The 11th Shenyang Peace Cup International Juvenile Football Tournament Kicks Off

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SHENYANG, China, Aug. 15, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/ — On August 12, 2025, the 11th Shenyang Peace Cup International Juvenile Football Tournament, jointly hosted by the Shenyang Municipal People’s Government and the Liaoning Provincial Bureau of Sports, kicked off at the Shenyang Peace Cup Football Park. The opening ceremony, themed “The Power of 11”, drew inspiration from … Continued

EAACI Launches Global Antibiotic Allergy Awareness Campaign at EAACI Congress 2025

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ZURICH, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EAACI has launched its Antibiotic Allergy Awareness Campaign during its 2025 Congress in Glasgow. The initiative begins a global effort to address mislabelling and its link to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A Global Call to Action Antibiotic allergy mislabelling affects millions worldwide. Inaccurate labels lead to avoidance of first-line … Continued