Joe Attanasio

Sydney

Senior News Producer at Yahoo News Australia

Senior journalist @yahoonewsau

Articles

Incredible way tiny cardboard teepees are fighting huge 'crisis' in Aussie national park

1 day ago | au.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

Updated 17 June 2025 at 12:27 am·4-min readAn ambitious conservation effort in a beloved Australian national park is showing extraordinary early results, with endangered native animals surviving against the odds and predators being pushed back.
The Lott speaks out over 'mystery' $100 million Powerball winner

1 day ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

Almost a week after Thursday's eye-watering $100 million Powerball draw, the mega-prize money — the equal third-biggest ever won by an individual winner in Australia — remains unclaimed. Officials have revealed the lucky recipient purchased the ticket from Sydney's eastern suburbs at a Bondi Junction newsagent. Other than that, little is known about the new multimillionaire.
Australia Post makes big move to keep up with booming trend

1 day ago | au.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

Updated 16 June 2025 at 6:38 pm·3-min readAustralia Post has unveiled a new wave of "next generation" retail sites designed to meet growing demand from online shopping. These revamped outlets aim to improve both customer service and operational efficiency, featuring digital self-service options, streamlined layouts and upgraded parcel collection areas. The new stores launched today in Fitzroy in Melbourne and in Waterloo in Sydney.
Push for major road rule change affecting hundreds of thousands of Aussies

1 day ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

Calls are mounting from within the nation's capital to reduce speed limits in school zones and across high pedestrianised areas, amid a rise in "near-misses". The push comes as several other jurisdictions around the country look to make similar changes, with safety experts insisting decreased limits also significantly reduce the likelihood of serious injuries in crashes.
Big EV 'myth' busted as Aussies rethink second-hand electric cars

3 days ago | au.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

Updated 15 June 2025 at 1:12 am·3-min readAs electric vehicle (EV) adoption grows in Australia, long-held myths around battery life, resale value, and long-term costs are being increasingly challenged by real-world data. But despite progress, some misconceptions — particularly around second-hand EVs — continue to influence buyer behaviour. One of the most persistent beliefs is that EVs don't hold their value as well as petrol-powered cars.
Aussie grey nomads, campers warned as deadly threat prompts new campaign

3 days ago | au.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio |Brianne Tolj

Australians are being urged to take mosquito-borne diseases seriously, as a new government initiative rolls out free repellent dispensers across high-risk regions. The pilot program, launched in memory of Peter Blackaby — who tragically died from Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) in 2023 — is part of Western Australia Health’s intensified Fight the Bite campaign. Peter’s wife, Sonia, is now warning others not to take mosquito bites lightly.
Historic Aussie-first breakthrough in fight against condition impacting 40 million

3 days ago | au.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

Updated 14 June 2025 at 6:17 pm·4-min readIn a groundbreaking leap forward in the global fight against HIV, researchers at Melbourne’s world-renowned Doherty Institute have developed a revolutionary method that could one day pave the way for a cure, using the same mRNA technology that powered COVID-19 vaccines. This discovery gives fresh hope to the nearly 40 million people around the world living with HIV. While today’s treatments can keep the virus under control, they can’t remove it completely.
Major road rule changes coming into effect on July 1 across Australia

4 days ago | au.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

A sweeping set of road rule changes is being introduced across Australia from July 1, with tougher penalties, cutting-edge enforcement technology and nationally consistent speed limits designed to crack down on dangerous driving behaviours. From hefty fines over $1000 for mobile phone use to new obligations when passing roadside assistance vehicles, drivers in many states are being urged to brush up on the new rules — or risk paying the price.
New laws with up to $80,000 fine that many don't know is illegal: 'Happening weekly'

4 days ago | au.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

A leading Aussie lawyer is urging the public to take note of a fast-growing trend he now sees on a "weekly" basis — warning it could cost you thousands in fines or even land you behind bars, with penalties climbing as high as $80,000 in some regions. Avinash Singh has seen firsthand how the growing trend is taking hold, particularly among young people and those involved in the drug trade. "Most of those carrying knives either wrongly believe they are allowed to for self-defence.
Another clue drops as frantic hunt for Powerball $100 million winner intensifies

4 days ago | au.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

Updated 13 June 2025 at 8:51 pm·3-min readMore than a day after the life-changing numbers were drawn, Australia’s newest multimillionaire is still a mystery — and officials are desperately urging Powerball players in Sydney’s east to check their tickets immediately. One ticket, purchased at Bondi Junction Newsagency & Internet Café on Oxford Street, holds the sole division one winning entry from Thursday night’s $100 million Powerball draw 1517.