Melbourne device could prove 'game changing'for sexual health

A laptop-sized piece of medical equipment developed in Melbourne is set to cut days off STI test results by searching for distinct genetic 'barcodes'. The technology promises more accurate results and faster diagnosis, potentially transforming how sexual health clinics operate across the country.

Mildura soaked by a year's worth of rain in 36 hours

Almost 150mm of rainfall hammered Mildura over a day and a half, flooding a major highway and triggering a barrage of calls to the SES. The deluge transformed the normally dry region into a waterlogged emergency zone.

School buildings become community lifeline after hours

Government schools are opening their doors after the final bell to provide desperately needed sporting facilities for community groups in Melbourne's growth suburbs. It's a practical solution to the shortage of public recreation spaces in our fastest-growing areas.

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Vietnam's patient path to football glory

Vietnam's women's football team has spent 20 years building success quietly and is now ready to shine at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup. Their story is one of perseverance paying off on the world stage.

Iranian footballers play on amid Middle East conflict

Iran's women footballers are competing at the Women's Asian Cup in Australia despite war spreading across the Middle East, having already faced a challenging road just to make it here.

Oil and gas prices soar as Middle East conflict intensifies — Markets are reacting sharply to the escalating Middle East conflict, with energy prices jumping and share markets tumbling on fears the war could spread further. (BBC World)

South Sudan on brink of renewed civil war — At least 169 people have been killed in a raid near the Sudan border as violence between government and opposition forces intensifies. (The Guardian World)

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