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Mar 02 2023
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Research finds apartments present extra challenges for waste production, collection, sorting and disposal
The harsh realities of managing the waste we produce are in the news: councils shunning new glass bins, more plastic being produced per person in the world and Sydney bins overflowing. And the growth in apartment living in Australia threatens to add to these problems. Apartments worldwide have lower recycling rates than standalone houses. Our research on apartments and plastic use in four
Phys.orgFeb 08 2023
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More than $300M worth of cocaine found floating in Pacific Ocean
More than $300 million worth of cocaine has been found floating in a net in the Pacific Ocean. New Zealand Police said Wednesday that the discovery of the 3.2 tons of drugs – which is believed to have been destined for Australia – has dealt a "significant blow to an international criminal syndicate’s operation." "There is no doubt this discovery lands a major financial blow right from the
Fox News (Online News)Feb 07 2023
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New Zealand recovers $300 mln of cocaine floating at sea
SYDNEY, Feb 8 (Reuters) - New Zealand authorities said on Wednesday they had recovered 3.2 tonnes of cocaine worth more than $300 million, believed to be bound for Australia and found floating at sea. New Zealand Police said it a statement it had collected the drugs from the Pacific Ocean in a joint operation with the New Zealand Customs Service and the New Zealand Defence Force. A police
ReutersFeb 21 2023
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England And South Africa Set Up World T20 Semi-final Clash
England and South Africa qualified to meet in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals after both teams won their final group matches at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday. England -- who were already assured of a place in the last four -- clinched top place in Group Two with a crushing 114-run win over Pakistan. South Africa beat Bangladesh by ten wickets in the second match of a double-header but
Barron'sFeb 02 2023
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US gains access to key bases in the Philippines, bolstering ability to monitor China
The United States has secured access to four more military bases in the Philippines , allowing for extra support for its allies in the region and increasing Washington's ability to monitor China .
With access to the bases in the Philippines, the U.S. is much closer to Taiwan and the disputed South China Sea, shoring up its defense and reconnaissance in the region. Washington has already
Washington ExaminerFeb 12 2023
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How odd! Large pet emu runs loose through the streets south of Boston, Massachusetts
A large pet bird that is normally native to Australia caused a ruckus south of Boston, Massachusetts, after escaping from her home, the Associated Press reported. The bird is an emu. It's the second-tallest bird on Earth after the ostrich, its close relative. The flightless bird apparently managed to get loose on Thursday night in East Bridgewater — and led police on a chase through Brockton,
Fox News (Online News)Feb 11 2023
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Emu escape: Flightless giant gets loose in Massachusetts
EAST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (AP) — A large pet bird that is normally native to Australia caused a ruckus south of Boston after escaping from her home. The bird is an emu, which is the second-tallest bird on Earth after its close relative the ostrich. The flightless bird got loose on Thursday night in East Bridgewater and led police on a chase through Brockton, WCVB-TV reported. The bird's owner,
Yahoo NewsJan 08 2023
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Australian Open No-show Fuels Fears For Osaka's Tennis Future
Naomi Osaka has not played a tennis match since September and her withdrawal from next week's Australian Open has raised concerns that the former world number one may never appear on court again.
Osaka's social media accounts have stayed silent since Tennis Australia tweeted on Sunday that the two-time Melbourne champion would miss the first Grand Slam of the year, giving no reason for
Barron'sJan 30 2023
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Bill Gates addresses Jeffrey Epstein relationship in awkward interview: 'I had dinner with him and that's all'
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates continued to downplay his relationship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, claiming for the "100th time" they were merely dinner pals.
Australia’s ABC 7.30 host Sarah Ferguson noted during an interview with Gates on Monday "one of the issues that dogged" his relationship to ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, was his ties
Fox News (Online News)Jan 10 2023
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Singapore's Sun Cable collapses, appoints administrators
Jan 11 (Reuters) - Singapore-based Sun Cable is going into voluntary administration, the clean energy firm said on Wednesday, months after billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes took on the role of chairman. The company is aiming to develop a A$30 billion-plus ($20.69 billion) project to supply solar power from Australia to Singapore, with the backing of tech billionaire and climate activist Cannon-
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