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Muswellbrook Shire Council has been fined $8,000 and issued with an official caution after a leak of ferric sulphate at its Muswellbrook Water Treatment Plant earlier this year in March. Between 2500 and 3000 litres of the corrosive liquid, which is used as a coagulant, leaked from a hole in the ferric sulphate storage tank … Continued
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Up to 37% of Australian charities are confronting an uncertain future and some may even have to wind back services as inflation and the cost of living crisis hit the sector hard, according to the findings of a new poll. The survey of charity leaders has revealed a perfect storm of rising costs, increased competition … Continued
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Technology has made it a lot easier to plan for that perfect day at the beach. We’ve got weather apps, surf apps and even beach cams that all give us an idea of what to expect even before we leave the house. But what the apps and cams can’t really tell us is whether or … Continued
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1 in 3 charities face financial crunch: New PollServices may be cut amid cost of living crisis Up to 37% of Australian charities are confronting an uncertain future and some may even have to wind back services as inflation and the cost of living crisis hit the sector hard, according to the … Continued
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TORONTO–BUSINESS WIRE– Generation Mining Limited (TSX:GENM, OTCQB: GENMF) (“Gen Mining” or the “Company”) is saddened to announce the passing of Paul Murphy, who served as the Company’s Lead Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, as well as a valued member of the Compensation Committee, and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Kerry Knoll, Chairman … Continued
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Urban overheating is a growing problem, and UNSW researchers have created a national index to measure and then mitigate heat vulnerability in Australia’s towns and cities. On hot days, heat exhaustion can hit quickly, bringing light-headedness, sweat and muscle cramps. If a person is unable to cool down at this point, they might feel nauseous … Continued
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Following the wet La Niña years with widespread flooding, drier conditions have resulted in a drop in waterbird numbers and breeding in 2024. UNSW’s annual waterbird survey, conducted by researchers and government collaborators, has observed fewer waterbirds breeding and a drop of nearly 50% in overall numbers, compared to 2023. The researchers spotted 287,231 birds … Continued
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Potentially illegal bulldozing of critically endangered bushland for an industrial estate at Singleton in the NSW Hunter Valley has been exposed by an Australian Conservation Foundation crowdsourced investigation. Nine hectares of native bush that has been mapped as Central Hunter Valley eucalypt forest and woodland has already been destroyed for the McDougall Business Park. ACF … Continued
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Novel scientific research could provide new path forward to protect and save amphibian species who play a critical role in stabilizing food chains and protect from the spread of diseases DALLAS & MELBOURNE, Australia–BUSINESS WIRE– In a groundbreaking step to protect amphibians from one of the most devastating wildlife diseases in history, The Colossal Foundation, … Continued
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New research from NRMA Insurance has revealed that most of the 13.1 million Australians[1] who are planning a holiday this summer will prioritise a clean home over taking steps to protect it from severe weather. Ensuring they leave their home clean is a priority for 2 in 3 Aussies (67%), rising to 71% … Continued
