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She is their miracle baby – yet she has a rare, fatal disease with no cure

The life expectancy of an infant with Tay-Sachs disease, which has no cure, is two to four years. The Hong Kong-based parents of Freya Maclay talk about their mission to raise awareness of the disease.

27 Jul 2024 - 12:29PMvideocam

Indonesia

Australian caught with meth in Bali sentenced to 6-month rehabilitation

5 Jul 2024 - 10:30AMvideocam

Australia

‘Pick a pair’: Chinese premier promises Australia more pandas

16 Jun 2024 - 3:47PMvideocam

China-Australia relations

Chinese premier tells Australia: let’s try to set aside our differences

Li kicks off visit where trade is expected to feature prominently with message stressing importance of ‘seeking common ground’.

15 Jun 2024 - 7:13PMvideocam

China’s Premier Li Qiang waves as he arrives at Adelaide Airport. Photo: AFP

Indonesia

Australian tourist on trial in Indonesia for alleged drug possession on Bali

Troy Andrew Smith was arrested on April 30 after police raided his hotel and seized 3.15 grams of crystal methamphetamine from his room.

13 Jun 2024 - 5:21PM

Climate change

Opinion | How Asia’s demand for air con threatens its climate change goals

Heatwaves across Asia are driving demand for air conditioners, which are both a way to ease the effects of heat and a contributor to climate change. As governments test out solutions, energy flexibility and incentives for consumers to shift power use to off-peak hours offer a promising way forward.

5 Jun 2024 - 3:30PMvideocam

Tourism

As naturists intended: 8 of the world’s best nudist beaches

Public nudity is generally taboo in Asia, but for those who wish to sunbathe in their birthday suit, here are 8 of the world’s best nudist beaches, from Haulover Beach, Miami to Mar Bella, Barcelona.

4 May 2024 - 6:15PM

Public nudity is generally taboo in Asia, but for those who wish to bathe in their birthday suit, here are 8 of the world’s best nudist beaches, from Haulover Beach, Miami (above) to Mar Bella in Barcelona. Photo: Shutterstock

China-Australia relations

Australian wine returns to China, but ‘good old days’ gone and adversity remains

After Beijing’s recent lifting of crippling wine tariffs that had been in effect since early in the pandemic, Chinese customers will need to be convinced to buy new stocks of Australian wine.

4 May 2024 - 8:00AMvideocam

Australia

Singapore-born vet fined, sanctioned for obscene acts with animals in Australia

Marcus Tan Wei Sheng was fined US$3,289 and ordered to work under strict supervision for five years.

4 May 2024 - 1:49AM

Hong Kong racing

Chung completes apprenticeship with explosive Valley win on Colourful Emperor

The 27-year-old graduates to the senior jockey ranks after triumphing at the city circuit for boss Tony Cruz

2 May 2024 - 1:02AM

Angus Chung graduates from his apprenticeship after booting home Colourful Emperor at Happy Valley. Photo: Kenneth Chan

LIV Golf

Norman sees success of Adelaide formula as blueprint for all LIV Golf events

The growing promise of the fledgling tour is no better illustrated than by the success of the Australian stop, says the tour boss.

25 Apr 2024 - 7:10PM

Cameron Smith, seen here at the Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, says he is definitely “putting my hand up” for more of an international schedule. Photo: EPA-EFE

Wellness

If exercise helps depression more than counselling, this woman is living proof

A study finds that physical activity is more effective than counselling or leading medications for improving depression, anxiety and distress symptoms – as shown by a runner who says it saved her life.

29 Mar 2024 - 6:26PM

Australia

Australia insists Aukus subs ‘going to happen’ despite risk of Trump’s return

Australian defence minister Richard Marles said Canberra, London and Washington are ‘working at pace to make this happen’.

22 Mar 2024 - 9:20AMvideocam

Australia

UK’s BAE to build fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, Australia says

The subs – a key step in the Aukus security pact – will be quieter and stealthier than Australia’s existing fleet and will not carry nuclear weapons.

21 Mar 2024 - 8:02PMvideocam

US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the Aukus partnership in San Diego, California on. March 13, 2023. Photo: Reuters

Wellness

How a stroke raises the risk of having dementia months, even decades, later

A stroke increases the short-term risk of dementia, which is no surprise, but new research shows the increased risk can last for 20 years after a stroke, even after recovering some abilities post-stroke.

18 Mar 2024 - 3:31PM

A stroke can cause loss in abilities such as reading and speaking, and may promote sensory and social isolation and decrease social and intellectual stimulation.
Photo: Shutterstock

Food and Drinks

Why wine producers around the world are ripping out vines

Winemakers around the world are ripping out vines in the face of higher production costs, reduced demand and falling prices, and replacing them with alternative crops.

14 Mar 2024 - 4:42AM

Hong Kong racing

Avdulla rates Blue Diamond Stakes ride highly: ‘I think she’ll improve again’

Australian jockey expects Kuroyanagi to seriously challenge leading contenders in Group One feature at Caulfield on Saturday

23 Feb 2024 - 3:09PM

Hong Kong racing

How Avdulla’s Howdeepisyourlove peach led to ride aboard Blue Diamond chance

After watching the jockey ride a Lunar New Year double, South Australian trainer Will Clarken was quick to offer him the Group One mount aboard Kuroyanagi

23 Feb 2024 - 9:14AM

Brenton Avdulla spears Howdeepisyourlove to victory at Sha Tin earlier this month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Australia

Australia unveils US$7 billion plan to more than double size of its naval fleet

The move to add 15 major surface combatant ships will leave Australia with the largest fleet it has had since the end of the Second World War.

20 Feb 2024 - 12:26PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

ICJ says Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza, fails to order ceasefire

ICJ rulings are binding, but it has little way of enforcing them, and some states ignore them completely. Russia was ordered to stop its invasion of Ukraine, for example.

26 Jan 2024 - 10:22PM

Australia

Australia sweats in heatwave lifting bushfire risk, amid El Nino

Heatwave alerts at “extreme” level in place for a second day for Western Australia and extended to South Australia amid warning some remote areas could hit the high 40 degrees on Sunday.

21 Jan 2024 - 10:43AMvideocam

A spectator cools down during a practice day at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Parts of Australia are at “extreme” or “severe” levels of danger in the heatwave. Photo: AP

Hong Kong racing

Opinion | Unbelievable excitement as Hong Kong Derby countdown ramps up

John Size’s Ensued is the early front runner, but Frankie Lor has yet to show off his blue blood

28 Dec 2023 - 7:43PM

Voyage Bubble (right) wins last season’s Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) at Sha Tin on March 19. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Japan

Japan will try to destroy an asteroid set to collide with Earth. Will it work?

The agency also plans for the spacecraft to attach a target marker to the asteroid in an effort to gain a greater understanding of such bodies.

21 Dec 2023 - 12:01PMvideocam

Australia

Australia’s Aukus nuclear submarines could fuel arms race despite assurance

Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy says Australia is not worsening the arms race and gives assurance about the submarines’ nuclear reactors.

28 Nov 2023 - 8:59PMvideocam

Science

Could a humble Asian mussel become an eco-warrior as our world warms?

Hong Kong study indicates the Asian green mussel can endure lengthy marine heatwaves, a growing trend in global warming.

12 Nov 2023 - 9:00PMvideocam

Molluscs, like the Asian green mussel, help to support other animal and plant species in their ecosystems by cleaning vast amounts of water. They also seem to be capable of withstanding warmer temperatures, according to a new study. Photo: Shutterstock

Wellness

How intermittent fasting, loved by the stars, may lower type 2 diabetes risk

Intermittent fasting. or IF – practised by stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson and Chris Hemsworth – could be key to reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a study suggests.

13 Nov 2023 - 4:59PM

(From left) Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman have all tried or follow intermittent fasting, or IF. It can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, but what and when you eat matters, say experts. Photo: Shutterstock

Science

Chinese-led study shows extreme weather helps invaders replace native animals

Climate change is posing high risks to Earth’s biodiversity by favouring invasive species, scientists say.

15 Nov 2023 - 4:55PMvideocam

Australia

Australia’s plans to cut UK ties affected by failed Indigenous vote: minister

Matt Thistlethwaite said there will be reluctance by Australians for another public vote in the “short term”, after the failed referendum on the Indigenous Voice this past weekend.

19 Oct 2023 - 12:34PMvideocam

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27 September, 2024