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Huge stick insect discovered in Australia

New-to-science stick insect is the heaviest ever found in Australia

A giant stick insect species found in Australia’s Wet Tropics named Acrophylla alta can reach 40 centimetres in length and weigh 44 grams

USA TODAY on MSN · 7h

See video of the heaviest stick insect ever discovered in Australia

The Acrophylla alta species was found in a remote rainforest in Queensland, Australia. It is believed to be the heaviest stick insect in the country.

Independent.ie on MSN · 13m

Giant stick insect discovered in Australia might be heaviest ever found in the country

In a remote rainforest in Australia, home to deadly snakes, spiders and creepy-crawlies, scientists have discovered a new species of stick insect they believe is the heaviest ever found in the country.

Australia bans YouTube for teenagers

Associated Press News on MSN · 1d

Australia bans YouTube accounts for children under 16 in reversal of previous stance

The Australian government has announced YouTube will be required to ensure account holders are at least 16 years old starting in December.

Engadget on MSN · 1d

YouTube will be included in Australia's social media ban for children after all

YouTube will be included in Australia's social media ban for children under 16, as reported by Bloomberg. The country's Labor government said that the site will be subject to the same rules as other leading platforms like Facebook,

CBS News · 1d

Australia will ban YouTube for kids under 16

YouTube is the latest website to be banned in Australia for kids and teens under the age of 18.

Australia spared higher Trump tariffs

SBS · 1h

See the list: Australia spared tariff hike as Trump raises rates on others

President Donald Trump has slapped dozens of America's trading partners with new tariff rates, but Australia's exports to the United States have been spared a hike. However, Washington then postponed implementation, amid frantic series of negotiations, alongside announcements of new duties and deals with some partners.

Reuters · 57m

Australia eyes more US exports as Trump holds tariffs at 10%

Australian products could become more competitive in the U.S. market, helping businesses boost exports, Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Friday, after U.S. President Donald Trump kept the minimum tariff rate of 10% for Australia.

U.S. News & World Report · 3h

Australian Minister Says US Tariffs to Remain at 10%

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Australia Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Friday the White House had confirmed that no country had reciprocal tariffs lower than Australia, suggesting U.S. President Donald Trump had left the 10% baseline tariffs on Australian goods unchanged.

Australia lose 2 hookers ahead of Lions series finale

Reuters on MSN · 18h

No let up as Lions put out strongest side for final Australia test

British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has made only two changes to his starting team for final test against Australia on Saturday with his sights firmly focused on sealing a 3-0 series sweep.

Hosted on MSN · 1h

Rugby-Australia lose two hookers ahead of Lions series finale

The Wallabies have been forced to call Brandon Paenga-Amosa into the team for Saturday's final test against the British & Irish Lions after hookers Dave Porecki and Matt Faessler both picked up injuries in training.

BBC on MSN · 23h

Kinghorn and Ryan in for final Lions Test

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell makes two changes for the final Test against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

Australia, Orbit and Rocket

Space on MSN · 2d

Australia's 1st orbital rocket, Gilmour Space's Eris, fails on historic debut launch

Gilmour Space made history today (July 29), conducting the first-ever orbital launch attempt with an Australian-built rocket. That vehicle, named Eris, didn't get very far.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

First Australian-Made Rocket Crashes After 14 Seconds of Flight in a Failed Attempt to Reach Orbit

The first Australian-made rocket to attempt to reach orbit from the country's soil has crashed after 14 seconds of flight

Ars Technica · 1d

Australia’s first orbital-class rocket stalled seconds after liftoff

Eris rocket ignited its four main engines and took off from its launch pad in northeastern Australia at 6:35 pm EDT (22:35 UTC) Tuesday. Liftoff occurred at 8:35 am local time Wednesday at Bowen Orbital Spaceport,

Australia Retail Sales Soar 1.2% in June, Marking Final Report

Australian retail sales came in stronger than forecast in the final reading of the series, running counter to recent data ...

1hon MSN

‘Hit to global growth’: Australia to feel the impacts of Trump tariffs

Australia may have avoided the worst of the US tariffs, but it is still likely to impact every household in a few key ways.

13mon MSN

Australia ‘looking good’ after tariffs held at 10 per cent

Former Trump trade adviser Kelly Ann Shaw shared her views on how Australia has lucked out in remaining at a 10 per cent tariff rate. “Australia is looking pretty good right now compared to other ...

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