Category: australia

James Harrison: Australian whose blood saved 2.4 million babies dies

James Harrison, the Australian known for his remarkable contribution to saving 2.4 million babies through his blood donations, has passed away.

For a self-promoted tough guy — particularly if it involves refugee women and children — Peter Dutton’s career has been marked by many instances of being missing in action.

Despite his self-proclaimed tough-guy image, Peter Dutton’s career has consistently shown a pattern of being absent when it comes to issues involving refugee women and children.

Rawlinna Station on the Nullarbor sold to UK buyer for undisclosed sum

Rawlinna Station, located on the Nullarbor, has been sold to a buyer from the UK for an undisclosed amount.

Brisbane is expected to be directly hit by a tropical cyclone Alfred. The storm will slow down significantly before making landfall, thus resulting in extremely heavy rainfall along the coast (Map shows progress of the storm over the next 3 days, Ventusky.com)

Brisbane is anticipated to face a direct impact from Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The storm is projected to slow down considerably before reaching land, leading to intense rainfall along the coast.

‘Toxic and unacceptable’: Backlash grows as police probe MAFS incident

‘Unacceptable and Toxic’: Backlash Intensifies as Police Investigate MAFS Incident

Trying to find a pub/store that was on the Murray River near Echuca.

I’m on the lookout for a pub or store that used to be located along the Murray River near Echuca. Over 20 years ago, I used to go there with

Baby boomers, Australia’s richest generation, are expected to hand over $3.5 trillion to younger generations over the coming decades, largely via inheritance.

Australia’s wealthiest generation, the baby boomers, are projected to pass down $3.5 trillion to younger generations in the coming decades, primarily through inheritance.

McDonald’s pricing tactics are getting ridiclous, anyone else noticed?

Have you noticed how ridiculous McDonald’s pricing strategies have become? I’ve seen fast food prices increase over time, but today’s experience felt particularly off. I asked to exchange a hash

[no-politics] Random Discussion Thread 06/Mar/2025

[No Politics] Random Discussion Thread – March 6, 2025 Welcome to this casual non-political discussion thread! Feel free to share memes, ask silly questions, or just chat about anything on

$6 for a frozen coke at Maccas??

$6 for a frozen Coke at McDonald’s? Seriously? I stopped by for some nuggets and a frozen Coke, and I was shocked to find out it costs $6 between midnight