-
2 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Doug Dingwall |Will Jackson |Sophie Johnson
Donald Trump's new tariffs are a blow for nations that have powered their economic growth by opening large markets in the US for manufactured goods.
-
Jan 17, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Sophie Johnson |Lucy Cooper
Demand for Australian lychees and cherries have contributed to higher prices ahead of Lunar New Year. The celebration has become increasingly popular in Australia driven by higher migration and tourism rates. Producers and wholesalers are working around the clock to meet demand, calling it the busiest time of year behind Christmas. As the Lunar New Year approaches, Australian fruit producers are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year.
-
Jan 6, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Sophie Johnson |Esra Ozkul
Kabaddi, an ancient Indian sport rooted in agility, strategy, and teamwork, has found a new audience in Melbourne, in a symbolic event. An exhibition Kabaddi game took place on December 28 at Melbourne's John Cain Arena, where Indian athletes competed against former Australian AFL players representing the newly formed Aussie Raiders team.
-
Jan 1, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Sophie Johnson
Cambodia's Malys Angkor rice was recently crowned World's Best Rice 2024, allowing producers to showcase the important role the rice plays in the nations culture. The ceremony took place in November at the World Rice Conference in Manila, Philippines. Chan Sokheang, President of the Cambodia Rice Federation said Malys Angkor is known for its fragrant aroma, soft texture, and subtly sweet taste. This allowed the rice to triumph over competitors from Thailand, Vietnam, and India.
-
Dec 11, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Sophie Johnson
Bandreddi Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule smashed the record for the highest ever opening day collection in Indian cinema history. Globally, the film grossed over $AUD54 million worldwide on the first day of release, overtaking the previous record holder, RRR. Pushpa 2 also broke the record for the highest grossing opening weekend for any Indian film in Australia, totalling at $AUD2.32 million. The success of the film in Australia outlines just how popular Indian cinema is becoming in the country.
-
Nov 22, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Sophie Johnson
The humble empanada has a special place in Filipino cuisine, blending influences from centuries of Spanish colonisation with the flavours and flair of the Philippines. For Lunar Pies owner Ginger Mendoza, empanadas are more than just food. They're a bridge between cultures, a connection to family, and a passion project born of nostalgia and necessity. "It surprises people to learn that empanadas are such a big part of the Philippines' food culture," Ms Mendoza said.
-
Nov 21, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Esra Ozkul |Sophie Johnson
The Asia-Pacific region is on the front line of the climate crisis, but a small district in Sukkur, Pakistan, is making a difference one banana leaf at a time. Qasim Siddiqui is the senior consultant with the Natural Fiber Company, and he sees the by-product of banana production as an opportunity. A banana tree will only fruit once in its lifetime. After that, Dr Siddiqui said workers just cut the plant up and discard it.
-
Oct 28, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Sophie Johnson
From six original settling families to making up a quarter of the town's population, here is why Punjabi Sikhs made Woolgoolga home. And why they stayed. When thinking of large Punjabi Sikh population groups, the small coastal town of Woolgoolga in New South Wales may not be the first place that comes to mind. But with 25 per cent of the 6,000-strong population descending from India and the town having a rich agricultural and migration history, it boasts one of Australia's largest Sikh communities.
-
Oct 25, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Sophie Johnson
Australia's Middle Eastern trading partners say a 50-year working relationship has been "thrown out the door" by the decision to end live sheep exports by sea. Decades of exports to markets like Kuwait are set to end in 2028, after the Albanese government confirmed earlier this year the trade would cease. It came as somewhat of a surprise to Kuwaiti officials, with tens of thousands of mostly West Australian sheep passing through the emirate to be sent across the Middle East.
-
Oct 12, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Sophie Johnson
For many adventurers, the attraction to breathtaking views on top of towering mountains is irresistible, but doctors are urging climbers to be aware of the dangers associated with altitude. In the high reaches of the world where oxygen is scarce, the body struggles to adapt if more accustomed to living closer to sea level. This can lead to life-threatening conditions such as high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) or high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE).
