Tag #Australia

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Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Crew Member Rescued After Falling Overboard

During the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, a crew member from the Porco Rosso fell overboard around 3:15 am near Green Cape, NSW, triggering their emergency beacon, leading to a rescue by AMSA and the yacht's retirement from the race.

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Grampians Bushfire: Evacuations and Shelter-in-Place Orders Issued Amidst Extreme Fire Danger

An out-of-control bushfire near Victoria's Grampians National Park, sparked by lightning, has grown to over 50,000 hectares, forcing evacuations and shelter-in-place orders as extreme heat and strong winds create 'dreaded Boxing Day' conditions.

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Urgent Evacuations Ordered as Grampians Bushfire Threatens

Facing extreme fire danger, Victorian authorities issued urgent evacuation orders for residents near the Grampians National Park, with a 10 a.m. deadline before Thursday's predicted 40-degree heat and 100 km/h winds; Halls Gap residents remain evacuated, while Pomonal is under a watch and act alert.

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Kohli Faces ICC Scrutiny After On-Field Altercation

During the first session of the Boxing Day Test, Virat Kohli made physical contact with Australian debutant Sam Konstas, prompting an investigation by the ICC match referee for potential code of conduct violations based on inappropriate physical contact; the incident followed other on-field tensions...

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Severe Heatwave Ignites Devastating Wildfires in Victoria, Australia

A severe heatwave in Victoria, Australia, has created extreme bushfire conditions, with a large uncontained fire in the Grampians National Park burning 55,000 hectares and prompting emergency warnings for residents near Mafeking, while firefighters from other states are assisting.

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Two Sailors Die in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Amid Wild Weather

Two sailors died in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race after being struck by their boats' booms; one near Ulladulla, the other near Batemans Bay; both incidents involved unsuccessful CPR attempts; the race continues despite these deaths.

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2025 Predictions: Satire, Social Commentary, and Technological Disruption

Predictions for 2025 satirize political figures like Trump and Dutton, comment on social media's impact, and foresee AI self-awareness, highlighting concerns about political polarization, misinformation, and technology's role.

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Victoria Braces for Extreme Bushfire Risk Amidst Severe Weather Forecast

Extreme fire danger is forecast for Victoria on December 25, 2024, with 100km/h winds and 40-degree temperatures expected, leading to immediate evacuations in Halls Gap and parts of the Macedon Ranges, while a large western blaze threatens to spread further.

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Victorian Towns Urged to Evacuate Amid Devastating Bushfires

Devastating bushfires in Victoria have scorched over 55,000 hectares, prompting "Leave Immediately" orders for several towns near the Grampians National Park as emergency services battle unpredictable wind changes and fear potential residential losses, while "take shelter" warnings are in effect for...

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Australia Collapses After Promising Start in MCG Test

Australia's cricket team, after a promising start with their top four batters reaching 50 runs, including Steve Smith's half-century, experienced a significant collapse losing three wickets for nine runs to India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) due to Bumrah's impressive bowling and lapses in ...

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University of Sydney's Gambling Investments Raise Ethical Concerns

The University of Sydney's investments in gambling companies, including Aristocrat and Entain, between 2021 and early 2024, and the companies' funding of university research, raise ethical concerns about potential conflicts of interest, mirroring past controversies with the tobacco industry.

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Record Working Holidaymaker Numbers Challenge Australia's Migration Goals

Australia welcomed a record 213,400 working holidaymakers by November 2024, surpassing pre-COVID levels by 72,300, driven by a strong labor market and relaxed UK visa rules, posing a challenge to the government's migration targets ahead of the federal election.

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