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Fire danger ramps up as BOM predicts hotter temperatures around some parts of Australia

ABC

Parts of Australia will experience their hottest temperatures since last summer starting today, as Victoria faces its first total fire ban of the season. A total fire ban and extreme fire danger rating are in place today across Victoria's Mallee region with much of the state experiencing high fire danger. Fire warning for some parts Chief Officer of the Country …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

As China ramps up its presence in Antarctica, analysts say Australia is 'asleep at the wheel'

ABC

When China opened its fifth research station in Antarctica this month, analysts sounded alarm bells about potential security threats on Australia's southern doorstep. He said China's construction of Qinling station met the fundamental obligations of the Antarctic Treaty for peaceful use and non-militarisation as per Australia's inspection of the station in 2020. Instead, Mr Press said what was "alarming" was …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Prime minister pitching Yes in Tasmania, No camp visits South Australia as Voice debate ramps up

ABC

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will spend the first full day of the Voice to Parliament referendum campaign since setting the date for the poll in Tasmania, as leading No advocates travel to South Australia, with both states expected to be key in determining the outcome of the vote. Key points: Australians will vote on whether to enshrine the Voice to …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine ramps up calls for Australia's Bendigo-made Hawkei military vehicles

ABC

With AC/DC's Back in Black blaring, and large macho-looking font exclaiming "how great these rigs are", Ukraine is ramping up its attempts to get Australia's attention. Key points: Ukraine has called on Australia to send its Hawkei protected mobility vehicles to the battlefield The light armoured four-wheel-drive is designed and built at the Thales factory in Bendigo The vehicle would …

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2 years ago

North-South Corridor road project cost blows out to $15.4 billion with 524 properties to go

ABC

The cost of South Australia's biggest infrastructure project has blown out by billions of dollars, with more properties to be acquired to make it happen. Key points: An additional 125 properties will now be acquired, taking the total to 524 The previous concept of two tunnels remains part of the new plan But on-off ramps have been added and moved …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Australian biosecurity ramps up amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Bali

ABC

The federal government is ramping up biosecurity measures at the border after the detection of foot-and-mouth disease in cows in Bali. Key points: Passengers returning from Bali will face tougher biosecurity checks to manage the risk of an Australian FMD outbreak Bali has been grappling with an outbreak for months and the disease can survive on various surfaces, including clothing …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Google ramps up clash with Australia regulators with open letter

CNN

Hong Kong CNN Business — Google is using its homepage to warn Australians that a proposed law designed to benefit the news media would harm their ability to search and lead to “consequences” for YouTube users. The company published an open letter on its website on Monday, warning users that the legislation would “hurt how Australians use Google Search and …

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5 years, 2 months ago

Australia coach ramps up pressure on England ahead of crunch Rugby World Cup quarter final

Daily Mail

Australia coach Michael Cheika heaped pressure on England on Friday night - insisting they should be expected to win next Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Oita, after being given an unexpected week off. Michael Cheika has ramped up his war or words with England ahead of their quarter final clash Cheika said Eddie Jones' side 'better win' after the England …

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5 years, 8 months ago

Your questions about electric cars answered, as Federal election campaign ramps up

ABC

Electric vehicles have been one of the talking points of the 2019 federal election campaign, and both major parties have made commitments to boost sales. The "official answer" is at least eight years, according to the Electric Vehicle Council's Tim Washington. Mr Washington said plugging the car into a regular power socket overnight would provide enough charge for a 100km …

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5 years, 11 months ago

Australia ramps up rivalry with China for influence in the Pacific

ABC

As the Australian Government presses on with its pivot to the Pacific, no-one wants to use the "C" word. "This is one of the most intense periods, if not perhaps the most intense periods of engagement I think I've ever seen," Pacific expert James Batley from Australia National University said. The Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, conceded …

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