Sydney is gearing up to host the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) from September 29 to October 3, 2025, transforming the city into the world’s “cosmic capital” during the school holidays. This prestigious event will bring together delegates from over 80 countries, including astronauts and engineers, showcasing the latest in space exploration. The announcement, made…
SYDNEY, September 22, 2025 – In a major move for Australia’s clean energy sector, global investment group La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) has announced the acquisition of Edify Energy, a leading renewable energy and battery storage company. The deal, valued at approximately AUD 1.1 billion, was confirmed today through binding agreements,…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Young Australian sprinter Gout Gout, just 17, narrowly missed out on a spot in the 200m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The Ipswich-born talent clocked 20.36 seconds in his semifinal on Thursday, a touch slower than his heat time of 20.23 seconds, leaving him just outside the top…
Sydney, 18 September 2025 – The Australian government has unveiled a bold new plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 62–70% below 2005 levels by 2035, surpassing its previous 43% target for 2030. Announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the target aligns with advice from the Climate Change Authority and aims to position Australia as…
SYDNEY, September 17, 2025 – A top Australian cybersecurity expert has raised alarm bells, claiming Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) on Aussie roads could be remotely disabled or even detonated. Alastair MacGibbon, former cybersecurity adviser to ex-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, made the startling assertion at the Financial Review’s Cyber Summit on Tuesday. He warned that these…
