TOKYO—Australian cyclist Paige Greco earned the first gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics, winning the 3,000-meter pursuit on Wednesday on the track at the velodrome. It was the first of 24 gold medals up for grabs on Wednesday as the Paralympics got underway. Medals were also contested in swimming and wheelchair fencing on Wednesday. Greco…
Women Soccer Players Leave Afghanistan on Evacuation Flight
KABUL, Afghanistan—Players from Afghanistan women’s national soccer team had an “important victory” on Tuesday when they were among a group of more than 75 people evacuated on a flight from Kabul. Global soccer players’ union FIFPRO thanked the Australian government for making the evacuation of players, team officials, and family members possible, with work continuing…
Australian Scientists Develop Pain-Free Blood Sugar Test for Diabetics
SYDNEY—Australian scientists say they have developed the “holy grail” of blood sugar testing for diabetics, a non-invasive strip that checks glucose levels via saliva. For diabetics, managing their blood sugar levels typically means pricking their fingers multiple times a day with a lancet and then placing a drop of blood on a testing strip. Understandably,…
Study Links Eating a Diet Rich in Fruit and Vegetables With Less Stress
May 26, 2021
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In today’s world, stress is prevalent. Researchers are currently looking for ways to reduce stress through lifestyle interventions. A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with less stress. The Australian Diabetes and Lifestyle (AusDiab) Study aimed to find a link between…
Cycling-Ewan Wins Giro Stage Five, Landa Crashes Out
MODENA, Italy—Australian Caleb Ewan sprinted to victory but one of the main GC favorites Mikel Landa’s race is over after a crash-hit climax to stage five of the Giro d’Italia on Wednesday. Lotto Soudal rider Ewan surged through to beat Italian Giacomo Nizzolo on the line alongside the Adriatic resort of Cattolica with Elia Viviani…
Australian State Enacts ‘First of Its Kind’ Gender Equality Act
The Victorian government has implemented Australia’s first Gender Equality Act that will require public sector employers to “promote and advance” gender equality in the workplace. The legislation (pdf), which came into effect on March 31, will see the public sector—including local councils and universities—“close the gender pay gap, improve gender equality at all levels of…
QSuper and Sunsuper Merge Into Australian’s Largest Superannuation Fund
QSuper and Sunsuper are moving closer to creating Australian’s largest superannuation fund, as the two Queensland firms sign an agreement to merge following over 15-months of negotiations. The move, announced on March 15, aims to integrate the two top-performing funds into a new entity with two million members and $200 billion in assets. QSuper Chair…
QSuper and Sunsuper Merge to Create Australia’s Largest Retirement Fund
QSuper and Sunsuper have agreed to merge, after 15 months of negotiations, to become a single superannuation fund, making it Australia’s largest. The move, announced on March 15, aims to integrate the two top-performing funds into a new entity with two million members and $200 billion in assets. QSuper Chair Don Luke and Sunsuper Chair…
Aussies Paying $140,000 for Internet, Phones, Streaming Over Lifetime
Bills for the internet, mobile phones, and streaming services quickly add up, but a changing market and 5G entering the fray means the chance for a better deal. The cumulative cost for internet, phone and streaming services is now almost $140,000 (US$108,000) over the average Australian lifetime. That’s a breakdown of about $78,000 on internet,…
Australian PM ‘Distressed’ by Protests at US Capitol, Opposition Shares Sentiments
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the protests at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. on Thursday were “distressing” and called for a peaceful transition of power. Morrison told reporters the United States was one of the greatest democracies in the world and that Australia’s thoughts are with them in this difficult time. “The riots and…
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