Major Australian retailer Big W has pulled the children’s book ‘Welcome to Sex’ from its shelves after it was lambasted for its graphic content. Aimed at children aged 10 to 15, the book features detailed illustrations and instructions on how to engage in both heterosexual and homosexual intercourse, as well as information on masturbation, male and…
Pushback Forces Major Retailer to Shelve Graphic Book on Sex Aimed at 10 to 15 Year Olds
Researchers Identify Three New Biomarkers to Help Treat Prostate Cancer
Researchers from the University of South Australia have identified three new biomarkers to help doctors pinpoint different stages of prostate cancer for more urgent and accurate treatment. UniSA Professor Doug Brooks of Molecular Medicine, who leads an international team of scientists, made the breakthrough. “It is anticipated this will lead to long-term improvements in the…
Australia’s Renewable Energy Projects Suffer Under High Inflation
A new analysis has found that inflation and supply chain issues have caused significant increases in the cost of renewable energy projects in Australia, with cost pressures likely to remain till the end of this decade. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) have released a report…
Artificial Intelligence Being Trained to Extract Hidden Data From Plant Life
Scientists from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the Botanic Garden of Sydney are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to understand and counter the impact the changing climate can have on plant life. The researchers have trained an AI to uncover data from millions of plant specimens within herbaria —preserved plant collections— from…
Victim of CCP Persecution told to ‘Contribute’ Herself to Beijing’s Live Organ Harvesting Program
A practitioner of the spiritual practice of Falun Gong has recounted the frightening experience of being targeted for live organ harvesting perpetrated by communist officials in China, which she said was reasoned by the jailers to be contributing to the nation. “One night not long after I arrived at the Mishan Brainwashing Center, Li Lijun,…
TikTok Tells Inquiry Chinese-Based Employees Can Make Changes to Algorithm
TikTok officials have admitted to an Australian government inquiry that Chinese-based employees can change the social media app’s algorithm. This is the first time officials from the company have made the admission, which has raised increasing questions about the reach of the Chinese regime into foreign societies through the app. Appearing before the Select Committee on…
TikTok Tells Inquiry China-Based Employees Can Make Changes to Algorithm
TikTok officials have admitted to an Australian government inquiry that China-based employees can change the social media app’s algorithm. This is the first time officials from the company have made the admission, which has raised increasing questions about the reach of the Chinese regime into foreign societies through the app. Appearing before the Select Committee on…
The Commonwealth Games Was Nothing More Than a Political Football
Commentary The decision by the Victorian Labor government to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games is a major blow to the regional communities—promised world-class sporting events and infrastructure—and an assault on the reputation of the state; indeed the nation. The Games had been scheduled to showcase regional Victoria, with major events in Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Shepparton,…
Dingo Management in Spotlight as Minister Arrives at K’gari
Taking the “significant step” of euthanising a dingo is a decision for K’gari’s rangers and traditional owners as investigations into the latest attack continue. Environment Minister Leanne Linard will arrive on the Queensland island, formerly known as Fraser Island, on Wednesday after at least three of the animals attacked a woman jogging on the beach….
Intelligence Watchdog to Examine Secret Australian Trial Laws
The ability for courts to hold trials in secret to deal with national security matters will be scrutinised at a two-day hearing in Canberra. Grant Donaldson, Australia’s Independent National Security Legislation Monitor, will hear from government officials, intelligence bosses, prosecutors and human rights advocates. There will also be a session with the legal team for…
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