Stories from Australia

A conspiracy theory suggests the Artemis II moon landing did not happen, with claims that the production was entirely fake. The theory gained traction over the weekend.

During an event, a man was tackled and fell hard near the stage. The person observing was close enough to see the tackled man's eyes and was unsure if he had been shot or was injured.

AFL review centre will no longer overrule on-field calls after a recent decision during the North Melbourne and Greater Western Sydney game was deemed incorrect. The score review confirmed a Giants' goal that appeared to be touched by a defender, and the review process took 55 seconds, stopping the game mid-play.

The Tasmanian devil, while sharing a name with other animals, is not closely related to them. The species is now primarily found in Australia, specifically on Tasmania Island. While extinction is a concern, artificial breeding programs are ongoing, notably in Australian and Singaporean zoos.

A property named Earth Castle in Bullsbrook, Western Australia, is set over 64 acres and wraps around its own private lake. The listing is located at 93 Wilson Road. The property is described as spectacular and takes the cake this week.

2GB Sydney promoted Underworks Sports Socks, describing them as breathable, flexible, and soft for all-day comfort. The socks are designed to move with the wearer, suitable for training, sports, or daily activities, and are marketed as the number one sock brand in Australia.

Indigenous people living on the sacred soil of their Chaco ancestors are unable to speak.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is traveling to discuss the global oil crisis and Australia's role as the third-largest exporter of LNG. President Peter Tinley of Excel Australia will review Welcome to Country guidelines after Indigenous elders and veterans were booed during Anzac Day services. Military leaders and politicians have criticized this behavior, and one person has been charged.

Reconstructing perfumes that no longer exist presents challenges in finding the original formulas. A greater difficulty lies in sourcing the necessary raw materials, including chemical and natural substances. When these specific materials are unavailable, alternative solutions must be found. Reconstructing very old perfume formulas is painstaking work, as quantities are often described vaguely as 'a little,' 'a lot,' or 'a pinch,' rather than by precise weights. Some perfumes require weeks, months, or even a year to create, potentially involving several hundred ingredients. One formula was observed to have four hundred ingredients, making the initial step of ensuring a sufficient quantity of each ingredient. A young perfumer is often afraid to use strong-smelling products, but audacious use of certain ingredients was noted in old formulas. The osmotic process opens.

A new account reveals surprising secrets about Audrey Hepburn, including the reason for her famously straight neck. During World War II in Holland, she was a ballerina and was hit in the neck.