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2 months, 1 week ago

Cocos (Keeling) Islands vulnerable to flooding after 'freak' swells, high tides

ABC

Residents on the Cocos Islands have been warned that homes are under threat after a tidal surge slammed one of the atoll's two inhabited islands. Swells measuring up to 3.5 metres were recorded from Monday evening into Tuesday morning, overwhelming concrete seawalls and coastal sandbagging on West Island, which is part of Australia's most remote territory. Shire chief executive Frank …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cocos (Keeling) Islands' biggest employer Cocos Co-Op goes bust owing millions, residents in the lurch

ABC

Administrators for the largest employer on the Cocos Islands have warned residents the community-owned organisation is $2.5 million in debt. The Cocos Islands Co-Operative Society, or Cocos Co-Op, called in voluntary administrators from insolvency firm Cor Cordis late last week. "There's some concern that there would be other employees in a similar position and again we need to work through …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Cocos (Keeling) Islands baker makes sourdough with sea salt extracted from surrounding waters

ABC

The smell of sourdough bread baking in the oven is one of the first things you can smell when you arrive at the airport in the Cocos Islands — Australia's most remote territory. Tony decided to harness the island's abundance of sun and seawater to create sea salt, working under the guidance of the Cocos elders living on Home Island. …

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1 year, 1 month ago

India, Australia finalising agreements for cooperation in hydrography and air-to-air refuelling

The Hindu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles held bilateral talks on Monday during which they underscored enhancing cooperation further in information exchange and Maritime Domain Awareness. “The two ministers agreed that deepening cooperation in defence industry and research would give a fillip to the already strong relationship.” The bilateral meeting was held at …

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1 year, 3 months ago

World Coconut Day 2023: Date, history, significance and other important facts

India TV News

World Coconut Day is an annual observance dedicated to celebrating the coconut palm and its various contributions to human life. In 2009, during the 49th APCC Council Meeting held in Chennai, India, it was decided to designate September 2nd as World Coconut Day to highlight the importance of this versatile tropical fruit. Significance: World Coconut Day holds great significance as …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Two Indian military aircraft visit Australia’s strategic Cocos Islands

The Hindu

Expanding the strategic reach of the Indian military and improving interoperability with Australia, an Indian Navy Dornier maritime patrol aircraft and an Indian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft visited Australia’s Cocos Islands in the Southern Indian Ocean, close to Indonesia and strategic maritime choke points earlier this month, diplomatic and official sources confirmed. “Cocos can be an important base for …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Kai the Fish Guy shows off strange deep-sea fishes found in the Indian Ocean : Short Wave : NPR

NPR

Scientists discover fantastical creatures deep in the Indian Ocean Enlarge this image toggle caption Benjamin Healley / Museums Victoria Benjamin Healley / Museums Victoria Listen to Short Wave on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Sponsor Message Kai recently returned from a 35-day expedition aboard the RV Investigator, a research vessel operated by the Australian government's science agency CSIRO, to …

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2 years, 2 months ago

CSIRO expedition voyage to unexplored underwater mountains and sea floor around Australia's Indian Ocean Territories

ABC

A team of researchers has embarked on a journey to map a series of vast mountain ranges lying up to five kilometres beneath the sea surface in what they say is one of the least-understood regions in Australia. At depths of 5 kilometres, they expect to find 'blobby' and 'fangy' creatures as well as interesting topography The mountains formed when …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Meet Goa’s sole woman toddy tapper

Live Mint

When I reach the crown of the coconut tree, it makes me very happy and content,” says Shweta Gaonkar, 25, who is being hailed as Goa’s first and only woman toddy tapper. “A toddy tapper has to work amidst strong winds and rain and that’s why it is considered one of the toughest professions,” he adds.“Traditionally in Goa there were …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Little-known beach paradise: Australian travellers flock to Direction Island in the Cocos Keeling

Daily Mail

Travellers are flocking to this little-known tropical island with spectacularly turquoise waters, white sands and lush palm trees that look like something out of movie. Direction Island is part of the Cocos Keeling Islands off the coast of Western Australia and is home to Cossies Beach which was named Australia's best back in 2017. A little-known tropical island hundreds of …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Australian influencer told to 'cover up' bikinis after sparking outrage in Muslim Cocos Islands

Daily Mail

An Australian influencer has fallen afoul of residents in the Cocos Islands after her very revealing wardrobe clashed with local customs. Clash: Australian influencer Mikaela Testa has fallen afoul of residents in the Cocos Islands after her very revealing wardrobe clashed with local customs 'So today I am covering up to show some respect, and I respect their wishes one …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Locals, tourists on remote Cocos Islands exasperated by ongoing fuel crisis

ABC

Locals and tourists on a remote Australian archipelago say they are frustrated, after the islands ran out of fuel more than a month ago. Key points: Residents on Cocos Islands have been without fuel since December 16 Weather and congestion at Fremantle Port has further delayed fuel shipments which are expected on January 29 The fuel crisis has hampered tourist …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Gaganyaan mission likely to be launched by 2022 end or early 2023: Jitendra Singh

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: India's Â‘Gaganyaan' mission is likely to be launched by the end of 2022 or early 2023, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. Space technology has come very handy in the area of disaster management, the minister said, adding that space medicine is also deeply connected in the endeavour to send three Indians to space. The Oceania countries …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Australia to support Isro in tracking Gaganyaan mission

India Today

Australia will support India's Gaganyaan mission by tracking it through Cocos Keeling island, Deputy Head Australia Space Agency Anthony Murfett said on Monday. "We are going to be supporting this Gaganyaan mission by tracking through Australia's territory on the Cocos Keeling islands," he said. Earlier this year, ISRO chief K Sivan had said the space agency is also in talks …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Aussie Angler Films Himself Fighting Three Sharks in Shallow Water, Watch Viral Video

News 18

A fearless angler filmed himself fighting off not one but three sharks that tried to grab his catch right out of his hand, before chasing him through the shallow waters. While the angler eventually won the human-shark tug fight, but in a sense, he also redefined extreme angling after bravely fending off the deadly predators who were trying to steal …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Gaganyaan mission to see India, France collaborate on astronaut training, key components

Firstpost

Space agencies of India and France on Thursday signed an agreement for cooperation for the former’s first human space mission, Gaganyaan, a move that will enable Indian flight physicians to train at French facilities. French space agency CNES said under the agreement, equipment developed by it, tested and still operating aboard the International Space Station will be made available to …

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3 years, 11 months ago

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