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First Perentie Lizards Hatched at Los Angeles Zoo: A Major Breeding Milestone
Two perentie lizards, known for their size and carnivorous diet, have been successfully bred at the Los Angeles Zoo. This marks the first time the species has been bred outside of Australia. Experts at the zoo have taken special care to monitor the hatchlings during their early stages, ensuring their health and eventual integration into the zoo's A...
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New Celestial Navigation System for Drones Enables GPS-Free Operations: Report
Scientists at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have unveiled a navigation system for drones that uses stars to pinpoint their location, removing the need for GPS signals. The lightweight and cost-effective system enhances operational resilience, particularly in environments where GPS signals are jammed or degraded. This development has pot...
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"Heads To Be Chopped...": Sunil Gavaskar Senses Panic In Australia Camp, Highlights 'Mystery' Pull Out
Sunil Gavaskar believes the panic in Australian team environment is very much evident, citing Josh Hazlewoods comments, after losing to India by 295 runs in the first Test at Perth
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Rising Seas To Cost Pacific Island Nations $10 Billion - Their 20-Year GDP
Adapting to a sea level rise of up to 0.5 metres (1.64 feet) will cost the three most vulnerable Pacific atoll nations nearly $10 billion - equivalent to about 20 years of gross domestic product - the World Bank said in a report on Thursday.
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Sydney's 'Mystery' Toxic Beach Balls Are Cosmetic, Cleaning Product Waste
Beaches in Sydney re-opened for swimmers after authorities cleared thousands of black pollution balls washed ashore.
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What Are Metacrimes - And How Can We Stop Them?
The Apple Vision Pro is the newest tool for Australians to access three-dimensional, immersive online environments, also known as the metaverse. Released in Australia this month, it allows users to take a virtual walk in the savanna from their homes.
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Australia Announces Billion-Dollar Package To Protect Great Barrier Reef
Australia unveiled a billion-dollar package to protect the climate-ravaged Great Barrier Reef on Friday, hoping to prevent the vast network of corals from being removed from UNESCO's World Heritage list.
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Australia To Close Embassy In Afghanistan Over Security Fears As Foreign Troops Withdraw
Australia on Tuesday abruptly announced it will shutter its embassy in Afghanistan this week, expressing fears over the "increasingly uncertain security environment" in Kabul as foreign troops withdraw.
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West Indies Set To Host Australia, Pakistan In July After South Africa Series
All players, support staff, and match officials will stay, train and play in a bio-secure environment, with regular COVID-19 PCR testing taking place with the assistance Ministries of Health and from CARPHA.
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Australia Bushfires Spewed As Much Smoke Into Stratosphere As Volcano: Study
The bushfires that ravaged Australia between 2019 and 2020 were so huge that they spewed as much smoke into the stratosphere as a large volcanic eruption, with serious consequences for the environment, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science.
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Cricket South Africa Gets Go-Ahead For Upcoming White-Ball Series vs England
England are due to travel to South Africa later today and upon reaching South Africa, the side will begin a 10-day quarantine. All matches will be played in a bio-secure environment in the Western Cape, with fixtures at both Newlands and Boland Park.
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China Urges 'Fair' Treatment After France Restricts Huawei
China urged France Monday to guarantee a "fair and just" environment for its companies after Paris decided to restrict licenses for telecom operators using 5G technology from Huawei.
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PM Modi Broke News Of England's Ashes Test Win To Boris Johnson: Report
British and Australian leaders briefly set aside talks on global trade, security and the environment on Monday for a spot of jovial banter about cricket after England beat Australia in dramatic fashion.
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Gautam Adani Rejects Environment Criticism Over Australia Coal Mine
Billionaire Gautam Adani rejected criticism over the environmental impact of a huge coal mine planned by his company in Australia, saying renewables can't meet all of India's energy needs.
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Adani Wins Final Approval To Begin Work On Australia Coal Mine Project
The mining company is now expected to start construction at the site within days. The State Department of Environment and Science said in a statement that it has approved the most recent version of the plan, which Adani submitted just a day ago.
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First Perentie Lizards Hatched at Los Angeles Zoo: A Major Breeding Milestone
Two perentie lizards, known for their size and carnivorous diet, have been successfully bred at the Los Angeles Zoo. This marks the first time the species has been bred outside of Australia. Experts at the zoo have taken special care to monitor the hatchlings during their early stages, ensuring their health and eventual integration into the zoo's A...
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New Celestial Navigation System for Drones Enables GPS-Free Operations: Report
Scientists at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have unveiled a navigation system for drones that uses stars to pinpoint their location, removing the need for GPS signals. The lightweight and cost-effective system enhances operational resilience, particularly in environments where GPS signals are jammed or degraded. This development has pot...
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"Heads To Be Chopped...": Sunil Gavaskar Senses Panic In Australia Camp, Highlights 'Mystery' Pull Out
Sunil Gavaskar believes the panic in Australian team environment is very much evident, citing Josh Hazlewoods comments, after losing to India by 295 runs in the first Test at Perth
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Rising Seas To Cost Pacific Island Nations $10 Billion - Their 20-Year GDP
Adapting to a sea level rise of up to 0.5 metres (1.64 feet) will cost the three most vulnerable Pacific atoll nations nearly $10 billion - equivalent to about 20 years of gross domestic product - the World Bank said in a report on Thursday.
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Sydney's 'Mystery' Toxic Beach Balls Are Cosmetic, Cleaning Product Waste
Beaches in Sydney re-opened for swimmers after authorities cleared thousands of black pollution balls washed ashore.
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What Are Metacrimes - And How Can We Stop Them?
The Apple Vision Pro is the newest tool for Australians to access three-dimensional, immersive online environments, also known as the metaverse. Released in Australia this month, it allows users to take a virtual walk in the savanna from their homes.
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Australia Announces Billion-Dollar Package To Protect Great Barrier Reef
Australia unveiled a billion-dollar package to protect the climate-ravaged Great Barrier Reef on Friday, hoping to prevent the vast network of corals from being removed from UNESCO's World Heritage list.
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Australia To Close Embassy In Afghanistan Over Security Fears As Foreign Troops Withdraw
Australia on Tuesday abruptly announced it will shutter its embassy in Afghanistan this week, expressing fears over the "increasingly uncertain security environment" in Kabul as foreign troops withdraw.
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West Indies Set To Host Australia, Pakistan In July After South Africa Series
All players, support staff, and match officials will stay, train and play in a bio-secure environment, with regular COVID-19 PCR testing taking place with the assistance Ministries of Health and from CARPHA.
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Australia Bushfires Spewed As Much Smoke Into Stratosphere As Volcano: Study
The bushfires that ravaged Australia between 2019 and 2020 were so huge that they spewed as much smoke into the stratosphere as a large volcanic eruption, with serious consequences for the environment, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science.
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Cricket South Africa Gets Go-Ahead For Upcoming White-Ball Series vs England
England are due to travel to South Africa later today and upon reaching South Africa, the side will begin a 10-day quarantine. All matches will be played in a bio-secure environment in the Western Cape, with fixtures at both Newlands and Boland Park.
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China Urges 'Fair' Treatment After France Restricts Huawei
China urged France Monday to guarantee a "fair and just" environment for its companies after Paris decided to restrict licenses for telecom operators using 5G technology from Huawei.
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PM Modi Broke News Of England's Ashes Test Win To Boris Johnson: Report
British and Australian leaders briefly set aside talks on global trade, security and the environment on Monday for a spot of jovial banter about cricket after England beat Australia in dramatic fashion.
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Gautam Adani Rejects Environment Criticism Over Australia Coal Mine
Billionaire Gautam Adani rejected criticism over the environmental impact of a huge coal mine planned by his company in Australia, saying renewables can't meet all of India's energy needs.
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Adani Wins Final Approval To Begin Work On Australia Coal Mine Project
The mining company is now expected to start construction at the site within days. The State Department of Environment and Science said in a statement that it has approved the most recent version of the plan, which Adani submitted just a day ago.
