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WA bone tools changing scientific thought

Deep-rooted scientific assumptions about Aboriginal culture are being challenged by the discovery of ancient bone tools in the Kimberley region. April 7, 2021 Ancient bone tools found in northern Western Australia are changing long-held scientific beliefs about Aboriginal culture. The tools were discovered at Riwi Cave in Mimbi country in the Kimberley region. They’ve been […]

Online child abuse ring smashed in NT, Qld

Police have charged 15 men in the Northern Territory and Queensland with 45 offences related to using internet chat forums to procure children and child abuse. April 6, 2021 More than a dozen alleged online predators have been charged for child exploitation and abuse offences in the Northern Territory and Queensland. Police raided 11 homes in […]

Northern NSW COVID-19 restrictions lifted

Coronavirus restrictions for northern NSW have been eased, although close contacts from the recent outbreak are still required to complete 14 days’ isolation. April 6, 2021 COVID-19 restrictions for northern NSW have been lifted following the fourth day of no locally acquired cases. About 200,000 residents in the region were last Wednesday ordered to wear […]

WA warned brewing cyclone heading south

Residents in Western Australia’s north have been warned Tropical Cyclone Seroja is intensifying and may impact the Pilbara coast in the coming days. April 5, 2021 Residents in Western Australia’s far north have been warned a tropical cyclone is intensifying and moving south toward them. Tropical Cyclone Seroja formed early on Monday morning about 590 km […]

New community virus case in Queensland

Queensland has one new locally-acquired COVID-19 case but Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young says there is no risk to the community. April 3, 2021 Queensland has one new case of locally-acquired COVID-19 after a man visited a Gold Coast brewery. Meanwhile, a Brisbane hospital’s coronavirus ward has been shut down as health authorities investigate how […]

Qld ‘very concerned’ over PNG virus spread

Queensland’s top doctor says she’s worried about Papua New Guinea’s soaring COVID-19 infection rate as health officials race to vaccinate far north communities. April 3, 2021 Papua New Guinea’s soaring COVID-19 infection rate has Queensland’s top doctor worried as health officials race to vaccinate vulnerable communities in the state’s far north. PNG, which is just […]

Autistic girl missing in NT desert found

An autistic girl with hearing and speech impediments has been found alive after she went missing in the Simpson Desert 24 hours earlier. April 3, 2021 A four-year-old autistic girl missing in the Simpson Desert for more than 24 hours has been found alive and well, Northern Territory police say. The girl, who also suffers […]

Soldiers charged with child sex in court

Two soldiers serving in the Australian Defence Force in Darwin have faced court, accused of a string of sex and drug offences involving children. April 1, 2021 Two serving Australian Defence Force members have faced court accused of a string of sex and drug offences involving children. The men allegedly supplied ecstasy and had non-consensual sex […]

NT mine talks over Aboriginal sacred site

One of the world’s biggest zinc and lead mines is set to enter negotiations with traditional owners after alleged damage to Aboriginal cultural sites. April 1, 2020 A massive Northern Territory mine dogged by environmental incidents and alleged damage to Aboriginal cultural sites is set to start negotiations with traditional owners. McArthur River Mine says it […]

Sniffer crocs, drone dogs on Fools’ Day

After 2020 didn’t offer much to laugh about, Australia is living up to its larrikin persona with a few creative April Fools’ Day attempts. April 1, 2021 The world’s first drug-sniffing crocodiles, drone-borne police sausage dogs, a robot teacher and a talking waxwork figure named Karen are among this year’s April Fools’ Day attempts. After […]

AI helps unlock ancient rock art mysteries

Archaeologists are using artificial intelligence to study how Aboriginal rock painters’ styles developed over thousands of years. April 1, 2021 Scientists are using artificial intelligence to study ancient Australian rock art to learn how the Aboriginal artists’ styles developed over thousands of years. The painted motifs are not only weathered but often located in remote […]

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