It began as a bet with his father. Could you make your own concertina? West Australian musician Eddy Jay decided to give it a try. “My dad plays the concertina, he’s a teacher, a workshop leader in the UK, and he’d been wanting to make his own concertina for decades,” he said. “I wasn’t very…
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Canada’s aviation industry could face intense international scrutiny and public distrust after the country’s national airline for years failed to detect…
Three people have been hospitalised following a violent disturbance in a remote outstation in Central Australia last weekend amid an ongoing dispute over housing that family members fear could spiral into further bloodshed. Relatives of those injured say the unrest was part of a feud between rival families among the traditional owners of the Oak…
Not long after claiming a resounding win at the Oslo Diamond League meet, Letsile Tebogo showed his class when he offered Gout Gout the benefit of his wisdom. Botswana’s Tebogo had just won the men’s 200 metres while slowing down in the final stages of the race at Bislett Stadium, clocking a season-best 19.84 seconds….
As governments struggle to fund regional roads and rail, an outback city’s bid to become an airship hub could offer an alternative, but experts say public backing will be critical. French-Canadian company Flying Whales is developing cargo airships designed to provide a low-cost freight solution for remote and underdeveloped areas. The company is awaiting certification…
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has declared he will not release a high-profile security pact with China because he cannot legally break a non-disclosure clause buried in the agreement. Mr Wale has also compared a new treaty which his country will negotiate with Australia to the landmark Falepili Union with Tuvalu and the stalled…
The AFL’s Gather Round will stay in South Australia until 2029 under a new three-year partnership. The 2027 event will also introduce a free parade featuring players from each club. AFL chief executive officer Andrew Dillon said the league was thrilled to keep the event in South Australia. “Gather Round has captured the imagination of…
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew promised residents in the western part of the province that his government would support them as they try to clean up from major flooding after storms during the weekend. Alongside the municipalities, the province will activate the disaster financial assistance program, Kinew said. “Then, hopefully, Manitoba homeowners in this region and…
Horned cattle could become a rarity in northern Australia, following a major genetics breakthrough that will allow producers to breed more accurately for naturally hornless animals. Researchers at the University of Queensland have identified a previously undetected gene variant in tropical cattle breeds, such as brahmans, solving a mystery that has frustrated producers for years….
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has ruled out the Coalition carving up target seats at the next federal election with One Nation as Pauline Hanson’s “Fire the Liar” fundraiser brings in $1.6 million in a day. Liberal frontbencher Tony Pasin has told The Australian newspaper the party could work “hand in glove” with One Nation to…