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NSW Health continues to urge the public to be vigilant and take precautions against mosquitoes as NSW records its first death of a person with Japanese encephalitis (JE) since May 2022. A man aged in his 70s from northern Sydney died on 23 February in a Sydney hospital, where he had been receiving care for JE since early February. It is likely the man acquired JE while holidaying in the Murrumbidgee region in January. This is the state’s third confirmed death from JE since the virus was first detected in NSW in 2022. NSW Health expresses its sincere condolences to…
Music lovers, get ready! Global music star Guru Randhawa was recently spotted in Las Vegas with international rap sensation French Montana, sparking major speculation about an upcoming collaboration. Guru Randhawa, known for bridging the gap between Indian music and the global stage, has consistently pushed boundaries with his international projects. From working with Pitbull on “Slowly Slowly” to teaming up with Jay Sean for “Surma Surma”, Guru has successfully blended Punjabi beats with Western sounds, making him one of India’s most recognized artists worldwide. Now, with French Montana in the mix, fans are wondering could this be the next big…
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are focusing on a charging e-bike battery as the cause of a fatal house fire this morning at Guildford in Sydney’s west. FRNSW crews have confirmed there were no working smoke alarms in the Rowley Road house that caught alight, just before 5am. Responding to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls, firefighters found a bedroom in the home well ablaze. There were reports of a person trapped inside and crews quickly entered the burning building to carry out a search. A man was located in the bedroom and removed from the property but tragically, he…
Designs for stage two of Parramatta’s $28.5 million Duck River Nature Trail are now on public exhibition with the community able to have their say. The three stage Duck River Nature Trail project stretches 4.5 kilometres, providing accessible connections to Camellia, Silverwater, M4 Shared Path and Parramatta River foreshore paths. The latest stage focusses on Silverwater, providing access to the Duck River foreshore while improving safety and amenity on the streets east of Duck River, between Holker Street and Clyde Street in the north, and Junction Street in the south near the M4. City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin…
Shreya Sharma is all set to take 2025 by storm with not one but two highly anticipated films, each boasting an impressive ensemble cast. With her growing presence in the entertainment industry, Shreya continues to make bold moves, proving that she’s a talent to watch out for. The actress will be seen in Masti 4, the latest installment of the blockbuster comedy franchise, directed by Milap Zaveri. The film features an exciting lineup, including Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani, promising yet another dose of laughter, chaos, and entertainment. Adding to her big-screen lineup, Shreya will also star in…
Australian researchers are designing a global real-time monitoring system to help save the world’s coral reefs from further decline, primarily due to bleaching caused by global warming. Coral reefs worldwide are dying at an alarming rate, with 75% of reefs experiencing bleaching-level heat stress in the past two years. The World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef (GBR), considered the jewel in the crown of coral reefs worldwide and one of Australia’s most significant ecological and tourism assets, has been decimated by severe bleaching events since 2016, exacerbated by ongoing crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks and coastal development. A collaborative project led by the University of South…
The stage is set for an incredible season of must-see performances at Riverside Theatres with The Wharf Revue leading the charge and taking its final bow in Parramatta after 25 years of razor-sharp satire. The legendary political comedy troupe that has skewered politicians, parodied the media and made audiences cry with laughter for decades, is one of the many shows set for Riverside Theatres this year, bringing the best of Australian theatre, music and comedy to the heart of Western Sydney. City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said this year’s dynamic line-up caters to everyone and encouraged everyone…
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has developed an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tool for assisting in the estimation of biological sex from human skulls. The AI tool has the potential to accelerate the accurate identification of skulls , supporting investigators when results are needed rapidly, for example, in criminal analysis and severe natural disasters. RIGHT: A volume-rendered CT scan featuring the five cranial traits used in the study. Results published in Scientific Reports show the AI tool achieved an accuracy of 97 per cent, significantly outperforming the 82 per cent accuracy achieved by conventional methods used by human assessors. The tool was developed in…
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is delighted to welcome the historic passing of the legislative amendment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 (Act) to enhance IBA’s ability to leverage capital, supporting more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in achieving their dreams of home ownership, business enterprise and community investment. Senate passes historic change to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005. Amendment allows IBA to expand its lending and finance opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to meet growing demand. This amendment aligns with the Government’s indications that IBA should have an expanded remit and role…
The National Selection Panel (NSP) has named a final 15-player Australian squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy. Australia: Steve Smith (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club) (c) Sean Abbott (NSW/Parramatta District Cricket Club) Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club) Ben Dwarshuis (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club) Nathan Ellis (TAS/Lindisfarne Cricket Club) Jake Fraser-McGurk (SA/ West Torrens Cricket Club) Aaron Hardie (WA/Willetton Cricket Club) Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club) Josh Inglis (WA/Joondalup Cricket Club) Spencer Johnson (SA/West Torrens Cricket Club) Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club) Glenn Maxwell (VIC/Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club) Tanveer Sangha (NSW/Campbelltown Camden Cricket Club) Matthew Short (VIC/Northcote Cricket Club) Adam Zampa…