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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Scientists at the University of Sydney have smashed global records with a groundbreaking triple-junction perovskite solar cell, achieving an impressive 27.06% power conversion efficiency on a 1 cm² device. The innovation, detailed in a recent Nature Nanotechnology paper, marks a significant leap forward for renewable energy in Australia and beyond. This cutting-edge…
October 26, 2025 | Sydney, Australia In a landmark development for Middle East diplomacy, Israel has formally signed a US-brokered peace accord under Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, paving the way for an anticipated ceasefire in the Gaza Strip scheduled to begin around midday Saturday (Australian time). After two years of intense conflict that…
SYDNEY, October 9, 2025 – Health authorities have raised the alarm after more than 40 cases of measles, a highly infectious and potentially deadly disease, were reported in Western Australia (WA). The outbreak, centred in the Pilbara region, has prompted an urgent health alert from the state government. Officials are urging residents to check their…
SYDNEY, October 8, 2025 – A bombshell report has revealed that Australian cricket stars Pat Cummins and Travis Head have rejected massive offers of nearly $10 million AUD per year to ditch international cricket for full-time franchise leagues. The informal proposals, reportedly made by overseas T20 outfits, would have seen the captain and his deputy…
October 8, 2025 | Sydney, Australia A Controversial Funding Decision Australia’s contribution to a Chinese renewable energy project has ignited fierce debate, with critics claiming taxpayer dollars are being diverted overseas while domestic energy bills soar. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a total of $13.6 million in Australian funds—part of Canberra’s long-term investment…