A study has revealed the severe effects of longwall mining on upland peat swamps in the Illawarra region, including causing water loss from the Sydney drinking water catchment. "These upland peat swamps retain water and release it gradually, regulating the flow into watercourses that eventually lead to our drinking water reservoirs," he said. "Once the longwall mining passed underneath, water …
Panic buying and an interest in sanitiser and sourdough bread recipes are among the strange consumer trends to emerge during the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: Sourdough and sanitiser recipes were a major supermarket's most searched items during the pandemic A study of consumers found 46 per cent care more about Australian-made since COVID-19 A major supermarket has seen a 33 …
The UK Parliament has been dissolved ahead of next month's general election after Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with the Queen. "Come with us, get Brexit done, and take this country forward," Mr Johnson said. Mr Corbyn, whose Labour Party gained 30 seats in the 2017 snap election, said his party would deliver real change and "transform" the country. "I …
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