Nestled away in Perth's outer fringes, this 500-bed facility was built during the COVID-19 pandemic as a quarantine centre but sat idle for years. Now, a different deadly virus will see it used for its intended purpose.
Telstra has informed the government of a mobile outage impacting some calls and connections. The company is working to resolve the issue, which requires them to notify customers and emergency services. Australian phones must also fall back to other networks for 000 access.
A 40-year monitoring program by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) uses "manta tows" to track Great Barrier Reef health, providing data to assess government policies and allowing the public to view reef conditions.
All regional train services in Victoria, Australia, have been suspended due to a radio network fault, V/Line announced Wednesday. Services on major lines are affected, with limited replacement coaches available and passengers advised to defer travel. The cause is under investigation.
ACOSS urges the federal government to consider age and wealth together to tackle the growing generational wealth gap. Younger Australians under 35 hold only 7% of national wealth, while older households hold the majority. Renting is also highlighted as an essential service needing government intervention.
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy criticized China's support for Russia and its "systemic challenge" to NATO while attending a defense ministers' meeting in Turkiye. He also highlighted Australia's commitment to Ukraine and its growing network of Pacific defense alliances.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan expressed frustration after his team's World Cup elimination by Argentina, citing refereeing errors and external pressure. Hassan claimed his team was treated unfairly, with a disallowed goal and a missed penalty review contributing to the loss. He also questioned the noon match start time in Atlanta.
