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Consultation on ACT transitioning away from natural gas
The regulation preventing new connections to the gas network is an important step towards ensuring Canberra becomes a thriving net-zero city by 2045. Canberra residents will be able to submit their views on proposals to prevent new gas connections in the ACT as part of the Government’s plan to transition away from fossil fuels. Moving […]
The Nashville Zoo welcomes Red River piglet “Tot.”
“The Nashville Zoo celebrated the arrival of an adorable red piglet named Tot, born on Friday, June 14, to mother Tater. This footage was recorded on June 17 by zoo staff and shows tiny Tot lying among a stuffed animal toy as he curiously sniffs at the recorder. Tot was born just two months after […]
The Y’s new name reflects growth
Y South & Mid Canterbury is now Y Central South Island. The name change was approved at the not-for-profit organization’s recent annual meeting and was prompted by the expansion of its operations in Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru. Y Central South Island chief executive Keith Shaw said the change confirmed that the previous name no […]
Sydney is launching a New South Wales-first project to upcycle insect-based food waste
About Phoebe Shields Phoebe is a financial journalist focusing on human interests and macroeconomic content. As of 2021, he covers resources, biopharmaceutical sectors, technology and the blockchain market. Phoebe graduated from the University of Wollongong with a double bachelor’s degree in Journalism and International Studies, specializing in Furniture, her extensive skill set including research, critical […]
Tobacco business: fifty raids in Perth
Washington State Police have revealed that a joint investigation led to the alleged discovery of a $10 million illegal tobacco business linked to organized crime groups in the Middle East. Details of an investigation involving Victoria Police, the Australian Border Force and the WA Department of Health were published on Friday following information that a […]
A top-shelf star lands in an Australian city
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has arrived in Adelaide after controversial stand-up performances in Sydney. The 70-year-old stand-up legend was all smiles as he stepped off his private jet, wearing a navy blue beanie, jeans and a black and white herringbone jacket. He was seen greeting fans and signing autographs. American comedian Jerry Seinfeld arrived in Adelaide […]
Changes in drug law will begin
The changes will ensure that drug use is treated as a health problem rather than a criminal one. The ACT Government has taken another step in its approach to minimizing harm from illicit drug use with new legislation coming into force this week. From October 28, the law will decriminalize the possession of small amounts […]
Dark smoke is billowing from a fire at a historic building in SoHo
“A dark plume of smoke emerged from a fire at a historic cast iron building in New York’s SoHo neighborhood on Thursday, June 20. Footage shot by Ty Gibbs shows firefighters at the scene. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said they were working to extinguish the three-alarm fire Thursday morning. The cause of […]
Christchurch recognized as one of the happiest cities in the world
This city in New Zealand has been voted one of the happiest cities in the world. Photo/Getty Images It’s not just a city – it’s a center of happiness waiting to be discovered. Christchurch was recently named New Zealand’s happiest city in the Happy City Index 2024, an annual survey conducted by London’s Quality of […]
Next weekend is amateur radio day in Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Fla. – Walkie talkie operators become essential when normal communications are interrupted during a storm. To raise awareness of the role they play, the Platinum Coast Amateur Radio Association is hosting its annual field day this weekend. What you need to know As hurricane season heats up, local amateur radio operators may be essential […]