WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros warns that antimicrobial resistance is outpacing modern medicine, urging responsible antibiotic use, access to quality medicines, and investment in new solutions globally. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Image: WHO)

The World Health Organisation has reported an increase in antibiotic resistance: one in six common infections are resistant. The Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report 2025 found that between 2018 and 2023, resistance rose in over 40 per cent of antibiotics. Image: Adobe

50 years on, the movie has been criticised as an outdated depiction of queer experiences but some argue it is an important piece of LGBTQ+ history. Pelvic Thrusts performer, Ira Luxuria who plays Frank N Furter, said a lot of punters "might not have even seen the movie before but they’re excited about what we do....they’re coming for a drag performance.” The Pelvic Thrusts perform live while screening The Rocky Horror Picture Show in movie theatres across Melbourne. Image: Th

The Rocky Horror Picture Show movie was directed by Australian Jim Sharman and featured Australian actress Nell Campbell as Columbia. 50 years after the movie was made, fans still flock to screenings dressed in costumes to dance and act out the entire movie! Rocky Horror Picture Show cast, 1975. Image: National Film and Sound Archive

The Metro Tunnel's high-frequency, reliable public transport will get people out of cars, reducing congestion and making Melbourne more "livable and sustainable," according to Crystal Legacy, urban planning researcher from Melbourne University. Crystal Legacy, Associate Professor, Urban Planning at University of Melbourne. (Image: University of Melbourne)

Lots of claims have been knocked back, including a truck driver who tried to claim swimwear because it was hot they wanted to go for a swim. ATO Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson said that   ‘While a lunchtime dip might clear your head for work, swimwear for a truck driver is clearly not deductible." Image: Adobe

Tax return extensions can be granted to May 15 th , 2026 if you have a Tax Agent and file for it before the 31 st  of October. Image: Adobe

Tax Returns must be filed before the 31 st  of October, those who fail to lodge theirs will face penalties of up to $1650. Image: Adobe

Cult classic film’ The Rocky Horror Picture Show celebrates its 50 year anniversary tomorrow, the 29th of October. The Pelvic Thrusts are Melbourne’s most notorious Rocky Horror shadow cast. (Image: The Pelvic Thrusts)

The Halloween event at Luna Park Melbourne on October 31st draws large crowds, offering an immersive and terrifying experience. Image: Wix

Global Halloween popularity boosts tourism! New York City's Halloween parade draws 30,000 marchers and 2 million spectators. Image: Adobe stock

Halloween happens on October 31st each year. Dress up as monsters or heroes, express creativity, and indulge in fantasy, escaping everyday life. Image: Adobe