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The steep coastal limestone cliffs and turquoise waters of Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida, Bali, where Queensland ecologist Brianna Cronin fell to her death.

September 19, 2026

Queensland Ecologist Brianna Cronin Remembered as Family Starts Eco-Charity After Bali Fall

If you are planning to visit Bali‘s famous clifftop viewpoints, the death of Queensland ecologist Brianna Cronin shows why steep, exposed trails require caution. Cronin, 29, died after falling from the Kelingking

Exterior glass entrance and official signage of a Services Australia Centrelink branch location

Australia·Business·News

Centrelink Age Pension: New Asset Limits and Rules Start September 20

If your super, shares or other assessable assets sit close to the Age Pension cut-off, the September 20 indexation change could affect whether you receive a part-pension. The full-pension asset limits do not change on that date, while the upper

September 19, 2026

Perth Beach Closed After Fatal Shark Attack, Authorities Order Shark Destroyed

Australia·Environment·News

If you are planning to swim near Perth’s northern beaches, check the latest SharkSmart and local council alerts before entering the water. Beaches in

Bluey Cricket Coin Ballot Opens: 20,000 Silver Proofs at $112.50 — Monday 8:30am Deadline

Australia·Culture

The Royal Australian Mint's Bluey cricket coin ballot is open until Monday. Just 20,000 silver proofs available at $112.50 — and the limit is

Representative Image: Great White (Tinker) breaching at Neptune islands.

Australia·News

Fisherman Missing After Shark Encounter Near Newcastle

A fisherman vanished 55 kilometers off Newcastle’s coast Sunday after encountering a great white shark during a fishing competition. The incident unfolded at 1:30 PM when the shark caught the person’s fishing

Govind Tekale

February 24, 2025

Representative Image: Satellite view of a cyclone over the ocean near a landmass. Photo Source: Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (X.com)

Australia·Disaster·News

Cyclone Alfred Nears Queensland: Category 3 Threat Looms

A powerful storm is brewing off Queensland’s coast. Weather experts are tracking a tropical low just 505 kilometers from Cairns that’s getting stronger by the hour. Right now, the winds near the

Karmactive Staff

February 23, 2025

Representative Image. Clear and calm body of water with a sandy beach in the background. Photo Source - Kgbo (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Australia·News

Queensland’s Fourth Shark Attack in 2025: Moreton Island Incident

A shark attacked a 29-year-old man in the waters off Moreton Island on Saturday, adding to growing concerns about water safety in Brisbane’s coastal areas. The incident happened near the Tangalooma Wrecks,

Rahul Somvanshi

February 23, 2025

A close up of a person's skin with acne on it. Photo Source - Picryl (CCO 1.0)

Australia·Health

Measles Cases in Sydney and Lismore—Were You Exposed?

Two measles cases – one in Sydney and another in Lismore – have put NSW health officials on high alert. A traveler who recently visited busy shopping areas in Sydney after returning

Tejal Somvanshi

February 23, 2025

Representative image: Cloudy day without rain.

Australia·Disaster

Australia Faces Dual Cyclone Threats: 60% Chance Near Queensland

Two powerful storms might hit Australia next week. Weather experts are watching these storms closely as they grow stronger off the country’s east and west coasts. The first storm, called 22U, is

Rahul Somvanshi

February 21, 2025

Sunrise this morning at The Sundown Point was pretty sad.

Australia·Marine Life

Over 150 False Killer Whales Stranded in Tasmania

A large group of whales is fighting for survival on a remote beach in northwest Tasmania. Local wildlife teams found 157 false killer whales – a type of large dolphin – stranded

Govind Tekale

February 19, 2025

Corpse Flower at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Photo Source: itoldya

Australia·Plant Life

Australia’s 15-Year Corpse Flower Blooms; ‘The Forgotten Sense’ on Human Odor vs. Animals.

Recently the corpse flower bloomed after 13 years in Australia. It drew crowds as it smells like a dead body. But, despite the horrible smell, the people went to see and smell

Govind Tekale

February 19, 2025

Representative Image: Pig farm Vampula Photo Source: Kallerna (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Australia·Health

Japanese Encephalitis Virus Detected in Queensland Piggeries

A dangerous virus has appeared again in Queensland’s pig farms. Health officials found Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) at two locations in southern Queensland on February 17, 2025. This is the first time

Tejal Somvanshiand

Karmactive Staff

February 18, 2025

Gorilla holding her baby Photo Credit - Zookeeper_Chad (Instagram)

Australia·Wildlife

Mogo Wildlife Park Celebrates New Gorilla Birth After 2022’s Emergency Delivery

A baby gorilla has joined the family at Mogo Wildlife Park on NSW’s south coast, marking a significant moment for the growing gorilla troop. The birth in early February 2025 brought relief

Govind Tekale

February 18, 2025

Representative image: Nocardia cyriacigeorgica. Photo Source: mostly*harmless (CC BY-NC 2.0).

Australia·Health

Far North Queensland Melioidosis Cases Triple Amid Wet Season, Resulting in Two Deaths

A common soil bacteria has turned deadly in Far North Queensland, taking two lives and affecting many others during this year’s unusually wet season. Local health services have seen 36 people fall

Tejal Somvanshi

February 18, 2025

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