The Daily Aus Headlines: Second Australian dies in Japan skiing accident
Feb 4, 2026
Coverage includes a tragic skiing death in Japan and the government helping the family. A billionaire is taking legal action against new political donation caps. New research finds nearly 40% of cancers could be prevented. Scientists confirm a 230-million-year-old dinosaur footprint as Australia’s oldest fossil discovery.
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Young Australian Dies Skiing In Hokkaido
- A man in his 20s skied off course in Hokkaido, was given CPR by other skiers and later died in hospital.
- The Department of Foreign Affairs is assisting the family and this follows another recent Australian death in Nagano.
Palmer To Challenge Donation Caps
- Clive Palmer intends to challenge new political donation and spending caps in the High Court claiming they limit political freedoms.
- Labor argues wealthy donors shouldn't dominate democracy after Palmer donated $53 million to his own party previously.
Many Cancers Are Preventable
- A global study found about 38% of 2022 cancers were preventable, with tobacco, alcohol and infections leading risks.
- Researchers say tackling preventable causes is one of the most effective ways to reduce the global cancer burden.