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Omicron sub-lineage BA.4 detected in Aus state
Sydney : Health authorities in Australia's New South Wales (NSW) confirmed on Friday that the Omicron sub-lineage BA.4 was detected in the state. NSW Health reported that the state's first case of BA.4 was a traveller who returned from…
Microplastics entering human food supplies in South Australian waters
Canberra : Microplastics are making their way into human food supplies in oceans around Australia, researchers have found. In a study published recently in Science of the Total Environment, a team from Flinders University sampled…
Specialty clinic to treat lingering Covid symptoms set up in Australia
Canberra : A specialty clinic has been established in Australia's capital to help people suffering serious and lingering Covid-19 symptoms. The Post Covid Recovery Clinic at the University of Canberra Hospital has been opened to treat…
Border-Gavaskar series has risen in prestige to the Ashes: Nathan Lyon
Sydney : Australian spin stalwart Nathan Lyon feels the Border-Gavaskar series has risen in prestige to the Ashes, adding that beating the sub-continental cricketing giants is becoming a "massive challenge."India have had the better of…
Andrew McDonald confirmed as Australian cricket team’s head coach
Sydney : Former Test cricketer Andrew McDonald was on Wednesday appointed the head coach of the Australian men's team on a permanent basis, signing a four-year contract.McDonald, who was an all-rounder during his playing days representing…
Covid boosters provisionally approved for Australian adolescents
Canberra : Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved Covid-19 booster vaccines for adolescents as young as 12.The TGA announced provisional approval for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine as a booster for…
George Bailey rules out replacing Finch as limited-overs skipper; praises his leadership
Sydney : Cricket Australia (CA) chief selector George Bailey has said that limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch is a leader and there were no plans to look for an alternative ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup to be hosted by Australia later this…
Australian researchers open new insights into genetic causes of Alzheimer’s, dementia
Sydney : An international team, including Australian researchers, have identified novel areas of DNA that are linked to the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other forms of dementia. Researchers believe that the findings could…
Volcanic activity on Red Planet behind Marsquakes: Study
Sydney : Volcanic activity beneath the surface of Mars could be responsible for triggering repetitive marsquakes, which are similar to earthquakes, in a specific region of the Red Planet, an international team of researchers suggested. The…
Ex-Aussie coach Langer in talks with BBL side Hobart Hurricanes: Report
Sydney : Former Australian cricket coach Justin Langer is reportedly in talks with Big Bash League (BBL) side Hobart Hurricanes over their head coaching vacancy, after the 51-year-old quit his national team job following dispute over the…