Australia

June 18, 2023

Burning Mountain: The 6,000-Year-Old Eternal Flame Beneath Australia’s Surface

Burning Mountain, A.K.A Mount Wingen, is a geological marvel located in New South Wales, Australia. It is considered to be the longest burning fire in the world. Approximately, it has been ablaze

Energy·Nature·Science

Scientists Discover How To Make Electricity “Out Of Thin Air” Using Natural Battery Enzyme

An enzyme that converts air into electricity has been discovered by scientists, potentially unlocking a near-limitless source of energy. A hydrogen –consuming enzyme from a common soil bacterium that is able to generate an electrical current using the atmosphere as

March 9, 2023

Witness The Rare Blooming Of Brahma Kamal

Viral

In a fascinating time-lapse of a beautiful Queen Of The Night was filmed in controlled lighting. The video appears to be in slow motion,

Australia Pushes A List Of 127 Indigenous Reptiles To Curb Illegal Smuggling

Nature·News·World

The Australian government is pushing the curb on illegal trade of wildlife internationally. Australia’s Environment Minister Sussan Ley has added 127 native reptile species

A tiny beetle Photo Source: Dgomezuf (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Australia·Infestation·News

Tiny Beetle Threatens 500+ Tree Species Across Australia as Officials Abandon Perth Eradication Efforts

A tiny beetle is now posing a major threat to trees across Australia after Western Australian officials announced they can no longer eliminate the pest from Perth. The National Management Group determined

Karmactive Staff

June 22, 2025

Australia·Health·News

Legionnaires’ Disease Strikes Sydney Again: 3 Hospitalized in Potts Point as Health Officials Investigate Cooling Towers

A fresh outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has hit Sydney‘s Potts Point area, with three residents now hospitalized. This follows an earlier outbreak in Sydney’s CBD this year that infected 12 people and

Karmactive Staff

June 19, 2025

Dentist wearing gloves checking a patient’s teeth with a dental mirror in a clinical setting.

Australia·Health·News

First-Ever Public Health Warning Issued for Suspended Perth Dentist Still Treating Patients

Australia’s health regulator has taken the extraordinary step of issuing its first public warning about Perth dentist Peter Terzi, who is believed to be continuing to practice despite being suspended. The Australian

Tejal Somvanshi

June 17, 2025

Australia·News

RBA Cuts Cash Rate to 3.85%: CommBank Slashes Investor Home Loan Rates to 5.69% as Banks Pass on Full Cut

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut its official cash rate to 3.85%, bringing welcome relief to millions of mortgage holders. This 0.25% reduction marks the second cut for 2025, prompting

Sunita Somvanshi

June 16, 2025

Australia·Electric·Mobility

BYD Seagull EV: Australia’s Next Sub-$30K Electric Car with 300km Range and 30-Minute Charging

The BYD Seagull is likely to become Australia’s most affordable electric vehicle when BYD takes over local distribution from EVDirect on July 1, 2025. This small electric car, previously considered unsuitable for

Karmactive Team

June 14, 2025

Jetstar Asia Airways Airbus A320-232 (CC BY 2.0)

Aviation·Business·News

Qantas Shuts Jetstar Asia: A$35M Loss, 200% Cost Surge Forces 500 Job Cuts by July 31

Qantas announced today that its Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia will shut down on July 31, 2025, ending more than 20 years of operation. The airline has been losing money for years,

Sonali Tiwary

June 11, 2025

Aviation·Europe·News·Travel

EU Air Travel Overhaul: 4-Hour Delay Compensation Threshold and New Cabin Baggage Fees Approved

The European Union has agreed on major changes to air passenger rights, extending the time travelers must wait before claiming compensation for delays and allowing airlines to charge for cabin baggage. These

Sonali Tiwary

June 9, 2025

Australia·Business·News

BYD Ends EVDirect Deal to Take Full Control of Australian EV Sales by July 2025

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD will take full control of its Australian operations starting July 2025, a year earlier than originally planned. This major shift ends the company’s distribution partnership with EVDirect,

Sunita Somvanshi

May 27, 2025

Australia·Marine Life·News

Karenia Mikimotoi Algae Bloom Kills 200+ Species Across 4,400 km² in South Australia

A toxic algae bloom has turned South Australian waters into what marine experts call “a horror movie for fish,” killing more than 200 different species of marine life since March 2025. The

Karmactive Staff

May 21, 2025

Australia·News·Weather

NSW Flash Floods Hit Hunter and Mid North Coast as Wyee Sees 121mm and Williamtown Breaks 84-Year Record

Flash floods have hit New South Wales hard today, with the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions taking the brunt of the severe weather. Emergency crews are racing to help people caught

Karmactive Staff

May 19, 2025

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