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Eight of the world's most remarkable homes
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Eight of the world's most remarkable homes

BBC  

Eight of the world's most remarkable homes Dan Glasser Casa Ward in Italy has been designed to resist earth tremors by Carl Fredrik Svenstedt Architecture From Jaipur to Whistler, eight extraordinary, award-winning houses that are both beautiful and low-energy. Programme director Paul Finch tells BBC Culture that he has seen "a far greater concern for sustainability, reflected also in the …

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Port Lincoln fires continue to burn, city dump blaze prompts toxic smoke warning
1 year, 10 months ago

Port Lincoln fires continue to burn, city dump blaze prompts toxic smoke warning

ABC  

Fires on the outskirts of Port Lincoln have been contained, but authorities are warning of the ongoing risks posed by burning waste at the city's dump amid reports that multiple homes and businesses have been affected. Key points: Fires that started in Port Lincoln yesterday have destroyed 16 structures The mayor says waste collection services could be disrupted because of …

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Bookmaker Paddy Power ‘did not really care’ about problem gambler, says judge
3 years, 7 months ago

Bookmaker Paddy Power ‘did not really care’ about problem gambler, says judge

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Justice Griffiths said Paddy Power knew from its …

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It's been two years since Victoria introduced assisted dying laws, so how well are they working?
3 years, 8 months ago

It's been two years since Victoria introduced assisted dying laws, so how well are they working?

ABC  

South Australia is on track to become the fourth state in Australia to legalise assisted dying. He told ABC RN's Big Ideas that, initially, voluntary assisted dying information was disseminated slowly and difficult for patients to access. With the introduction of "voluntary assisted dying navigators" in most hospitals now, however, he said patients have more ready access to information. The …

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Man sacked from family business for being late to dinner at parents' house
5 years, 2 months ago

Man sacked from family business for being late to dinner at parents' house

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However he was summarily fired after arriving late for …

Family Business Pasquale Family Dinner Man Sacked