Disaster; Around 200 stranded whales die in pounding surf in Australia

Around 200 stranded whales die in pounding surf in Australia A day after 230 whales were found stranded on the wild and remote west coast of Australia’s island state of Tasmania, only 35 were still alive on Thursday. A day after 230 whales were found stranded on the wild and remote west coast of Australia’s island state of Tasmania, only 35 were still alive on Thursday. Half the pod of pilot whales stranded in Macquarie Harbour were presumed to still be alive on Wednesday, the Department of Natural Resources and…

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Australia: Hundreds join anti-monarchy protests amid national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II

Australia: Hundreds join anti-monarchy protests amid national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II A national memorial service was held in Canberra and attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Governor-General David Hurley, King Charles III’s representative in Australia. Both had returned Wednesday from the queen’s funeral in London. Hundreds of people protested at anti-monarchy rallies across Australia on Thursday, as the country observed a national day of mourning for the late Queen Elizabeth II. The government declared Thursday a nationwide public holiday. A national memorial service was held in…

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Australia unveil Indigenous-inspired kit for T20 World Cup 2022

Australia unveil Indigenous-inspired kit for T20 World Cup 2022 The new uniform has been designed by Kirrae Whurrong woman Aunty Fiona Clarke, in collaboration with Butchulla and Gubbi Gubbi woman Courtney Hagen. Australia Cricket Team unveiled Indigenous-inspired kit for T20 World Cup 2022 on Tuesday in Sydney, Australia. The defending champions’ kit acknowledges Australian cricket’s connection to First Nations people and cultures. The new uniform has been designed by Kirrae Whurrong woman Aunty Fiona Clarke, in collaboration with Butchulla and Gubbi Gubbi woman Courtney Hagen. Glenn Maxwell, Josh Hazlewood and…

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese defends ban on Parliament due to Queen Elizabeth’s death

Australian PM Anthony Albanese defends ban on Parliament due to Queen Elizabeth’s death Australia’s prime minister on Monday defended an obscure and longstanding protocol that bars the nation’s parliament from sitting for 15 days following a British monarch’s death. Australia’s prime minister on Monday defended an obscure and longstanding protocol that bars the nation’s parliament from sitting for 15 days following a British monarch’s death. Lawmakers will reconvene on Sept. 23 to debate a condolence motion for Queen Elizabeth II, the earliest date that the protocol allows, Prime Minister Anthony…

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Flags at half mast as Australian rememkers the Queen

Flags at half mast as Australian rememkers the Queen Australian flags were flying at half staff across the country on Friday as the nation expressed its sadness at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Australian flags were flying at half staff across the country on Friday as the nation expressed its sadness at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton offered his party’s condolences to the royal family. “Today a comforting warmth has left the world. One of humanity’s brightest lights has gone out. May our memories…

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Australia lifts permanent immigration by 35,000 to 195,000

The Australian government announced on Friday it will increase its permanent immigration intake by 35,000 to 195,000 in the current fiscal year as the nation grapples with skills and labor shortages

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Climate crisis: India showing intent as problem solver, says Bhupender Yadav at G20 meet

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday said India is showing intent as a problem solver despite not being a traditional contributor to global emissions.

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Green takes five as Zimbabwe collapse after Madhevere fifty

Green takes five as Zimbabwe collapse after Madhevere fifty Zimbabwe lost 6 for 15 after building a promising platform in the opening ODI Cameron Green, who is being viewed as Australia’s third quick bowler in their ODI side as they build towards next year’s World Cup, bagged the first five-wicket haul of his international career as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 200 in the opening match of the series in Townsville. Zimbabwe could never really cut lose after being asked to bat, but a career-best from Wessly Madhevere, who might…

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Australia PM Anthony Albanese orders inquiry into Scott Morrison’s ‘secret’ powers

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday that a retired judge will hold an inquiry into how his predecessor was able to secretly amass unprecedented ministerial powers in defiance of political conventions. Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese orders inquiry into Scott Morrison’s ‘secret’ powers Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday that a retired judge will hold an inquiry into how his predecessor was able to secretly amass unprecedented ministerial powers in defiance of political conventions. Albanese told reporters in Sydney that former High Court judge Virginia Bell will…

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