By Clare McGillivray An expiring timeshare week turned into a happy accident when it sent us to Phillip Island, off the coast ...

A team of scientists at the New England Aquarium in Boston recently created a retirement home for a flock of older penguins. The idea behind “geriatric island” is to build a more relaxed environment ...

THE delightful fairy penguins may be this Victorian island's main attraction but there's plenty more for all the family to explore, writes Scott Podmore. "That's part of the beauty of this resort," ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

When Lambert started losing his vision and slowing down a bit, it became clear he needed to be relocated to a place where he could age safely and still be with his friends. But he couldn't be placed ...

A team of volunteers and scientists has scoured Granite Island near Victor Harbor to conduct a census of little penguins for 2025. The population has increased from 30 to 36 despite South Australia's ...

After news earlier in the week that Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) will be sidelined from the Australian and Malaysian GPs, Ducati have confirmed his replacement for Phillip Island: Michele Pirro.

Rock Island’s 41st annual Labor Day Parade will kick off at 9:30 a.m. Monday, beginning near Washington Jr. High School at 18th Avenue and 33rd Street. More than 140 entries have been registered, with ...

Fantastical sea creatures, mystical merfolk, antique cars, marching bands and dance troupes took over Coney Island on June 21, showcasing their splashy creativity at the 43rd annual Mermaid Parade.

Thousands made a splash at the 43rd annual Mermaid Parade at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The annual parade, which marks the unofficial start to summer, is the ...

The Coney Island Mermaid Parade made quite a splash once again. The 43rd annual event — the nation’s largest art parade — welcomed revelers close from the Big Apple to around the world, many donning ...