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2 months, 1 week ago

Federal government pledges $180m to restore Hobart port for Antarctic research vessel Nuyina

ABC

Hobart's status as the gateway to Antarctica has been secured after the federal government agreed to fund a new home port for Australia's icebreaker, but the Tasmanian government will be on the hook for the cost of a refuelling solution. TasPorts previously suggested the cost was reflective of the Australian Antarctic Division's requirement for "detailed design works" and a "bespoke" …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina faces $100m cost blowout due to 'unforeseen' issues

ABC

In short: A newly released report shows Australia's icebreaker is facing a $100 million cost blowout by 2030. This month's federal budget included an additional $109 million over three years to cover a range of increased costs affecting the Nuyina. Australia's trouble-plagued icebreaker is facing a $100 million cost blowout by 2030, according to a report prepared by the Australian …

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11 months ago

Living through Antarctic snowstorms, Australian scientists are undertaking some of the 'most ambitious' research

ABC

In a whitewashed corner of one of the world's coldest continents, 27 Australian scientists are living in tents and working to solve 500 years of climate clues. Key points: The Denman Terrestrial Campaign is a three-year project being carried out by the Australian Antarctic Division Scientists are working to piece together 500 years of climate history It has been labelled …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Australian Antarctic Division researchers tell inquiry they quit over funding uncertainties and stress, amid division's $42m overspend

ABC

Quick read The head of the Australian Antarctic Division this year warned staff the upcoming research season would be reviewed with an aim to find $25 million in "reductions". Former AAD researchers have told a senate inquiry about a lack of staff and stress over funding uncertainties that mean it's "just too hard to do science" for the division. A …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Troubled icebreaker Nuyina ruled out from sailing under Tasman Bridge, meaning Hobart to Burnie voyage to refuel

ABC

In short: The ship, which came into service in 2021, has been refused permission to sail under the Tasman Bridge to reach its refuelling station, which means it has to travel to Burnie, 674km away by sea The ship, which came into service in 2021, has been refused permission to sail under the Tasman Bridge to reach its refuelling station, …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Army’s Air Defence widens wings

The Hindu

The Indian Army’s reorientation from the western borders to the northern borders in the aftermath of the 2020 standoff with China, along with lessons from the ongoing war in Ukraine, are impacting the ongoing transformation of the Army Air Defence. The war in Ukraine has also changed the requirements, forcing the army to factor in new threats to air defence …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Antarctic resupply ship to replace broken Australian icebreaker RSV Nuyina also breaks and returns to port

ABC

An Antarctic expedition ship chartered to replace Australia's broken icebreaker has had to limp back to Hobart due to mechanical problems. Key points: The interim Antarctic resupply ship taking over from the broken RSV Nuyina is back in Hobart with mechanical issues The Australian Antarctic Division says the impact on cargo for research stations is being assessed The second broken …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Antarctic expeditioners complain of 'predatory', widespread sexual harassment as minister, division urge change

ABC

Australians sent to work in Antarctica have complained about a widespread and predatory culture of sexual harassment with unwelcome requests for sex, taunting, displays of offensive pornography and homophobia. Key points: A report into the culture at Australia's Antarctic research stations has detailed abusive and harassing behaviours The report's author believes it may be unethical to continue to send women …

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3 years, 2 months ago

DSW, usually the first to announce health insurance price, delays announcement over Covid costs

NL Times

Health insurer DSW will postpone announcing its health insurance premiums for 2022. DSW traditionally announces the new rate one week after Prinsjesdag, the day the Cabinet releases its proposed budget for the coming year. The insurer will use that amount to cushion the increase of its health insurance premium for the following year, explained board chair Aad de Groot. Health …

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3 years, 3 months ago

New Antarctic icebreaker Nuyina finally on its way to Australia

ABC

Australia's state-of-the-art Antarctic icebreaker, Nuyina, has begun its six-week journey across the planet to its new home port of Hobart. Key points: Nuyina replaces Aurora Australis, which was in service between 1989 and 2020 The new ship boasts vastly improved capabilities and a hefty price tag The word 'nuyina' means 'southern lights' in palawa kani, the language of Tasmanian Aboriginals …

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3 years, 4 months ago

An autism assistance dog is improving six-year-old Lucas's life but the fight for funding took years

ABC

Something as simple as getting a good night's sleep was a foreign concept for the Bugg family for years. Key points: Lucas's parents had to battle with the National Disability Insurance Scheme for three years to secure funding for an assistance dog They have already noticed Lucas is a lot calmer and can sleep in his own bed Most autism …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Common Entrance Test Can Lead to Boom in Coaching Industry, Deprive Marginalized Students, Claim Academicians

News 18

“CUCET has a pro-upper class bias and pushes students from economically and socially deprived sections further towards the margins,” claims Dr Richa Raj, a former member of the academic council of the University of Delhi. Speaking at the webinar titled ‘CU-CET and Its Perils’ organized by Academics for Action and Development, Raj added, “CUCET is also not conducive for those …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Swara Bhasker is in splits as man sings songs from Juhi Chawla films at 5G hearing: ‘I love this country’

Hindustan Times

Swara Bhasker was left amused as the Delhi High Court’s online hearing of a plea filed by Juhi Chawla against the setting up of 5G network in the country was disrupted multiple times by an unidentified person singing songs from her films. Swara Bhasker was amused by a man singing songs of Juhi Chawla at a hearing on the 5G …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court dismisses Juhi Chawla’s petition on 5G

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday termed the petition filed by Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla against the roll-out of 5G technology in India as “defective” and done for “media publicity”. Man sings Juhi Chawla’s songs, interrupts proceedings on her plea against 5G in High Court Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Central government, also said that the suit was …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Support ship to be deployed by AAD to assist stricken icebreaker MPV Everest after fire

ABC

The Australian Antarctic Division will send a support ship to a vessel that was "engulfed" by a fire earlier this week and is currently in the Southern Ocean with a storm approaching. Key points: A storm is fast approaching the fire-damaged MPV Everest vessel, which is currently in the Southern Ocean The Australian Antarctic Division will deploy a support ship …

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