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2 weeks ago

Hundreds still without power after wild storms thrashed parts of NSW

ABC

Hundreds of homes across New South Wales remain without power and schools have closed as the clean-up following wild weekend storms continues. SES crews were called to more than 300 jobs after a violent storm ripped through parts of the Riverina region on Saturday afternoon, uprooting trees, ripping the roofs off buildings and bringing down powerlines. "When it hit, there …

Storm Power Damage Ses Riverina Yenda

3 weeks, 3 days ago

The chilling call suspected 'killer made to his mother' before locals heard a blood-curdling scream - and a couple was found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at their city unit

Daily Mail

Reports male contacted his mother with plans to kill A man found dead alongside a woman in a beachside Melbourne suburb reportedly told his mother he intended to murder his estranged wife. A neighbour said she heard a 'blood-curdling scream' after a woman discovered the bodies just before 11am on Thursday Forensics, police and SES crews were at the taped-off …

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Harrowing update on tourist who spent 20 hours trapped between rocks during whitewater expedition on Tasmania's Franklin River as distressing details of the major rescue emerge

Daily Mail

A Lithuanian tourist is fighting for life after having his leg amputated in a bid to save his life during a dramatic, 20-hour whitewater rescue in Tasmania. The 69-year-old Lithuanian man remains in hospital in a critical condition following a dramatic rescue on Saturday after he became trapped wedged between rocks on the Franklin River a day earlier. Tasmania Police …

Rescue English Life Water Man Free River

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Emergency preparedness program equipping Tasmanians with disability with tools they need to prepare

ABC

Taraidh Colquhoun always lived an active lifestyle — but 18 months ago that changed, when a mountain-biking accident in Hobart left him quadriplegic. Driven by the Tasmania Fire Service and State Emergency Service, the program uses the Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness model, developed in New South Wales, to empower people with disability to actively participate in their own preparedness. Program driven …

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1 month ago

Storm smashes Tom Price as wild weather continues across Western Australia

ABC

Stormy weather continues to batter Western Australia, with residents of a Pilbara mining town the latest to bear the brunt. Locals in Tom Price, about 1,450 kilometres north of Perth, were left shaken after a severe thunderstorm damaged buildings, ripped up trees and forced the closure of shops when it hit town on Wednesday afternoon. "Central Tom Price … looks …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Search continues for missing plane VH-MDX which disappeared over Barrington Tops National Park more than 40 years ago

ABC

When it comes to solving Australia's greatest aviation mystery, Glenn Horrocks is a man obsessed. "It vanished Bermuda Triangle-style," Mr Horrocks said of the single-engine aircraft better known by its registered letters, VH-MDX. "I did my first search for VH-MDX in 1994 and I've been going up to Barrington Tops regularly ever since," he said. Mr Horrocks has coordinated SES …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Boeing is looking to jettison the space business. Why it might hold on to its El Segundo satellite operation

LA Times

With its manufacturing practices under scrutiny, its machinists on strike and losses piling up, Boeing is said to be considering selling parts of its fabled space business. New Boeing Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg said during a recent earnings call that the aerospace giant was considering shedding assets outside of the company’s core commercial aviation and defense businesses, adding that Boeing …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Missing photographer was 'lucky to be alive' when rescuers found her bitten by a snake and wandering 'dazed' in the wilderness two weeks after she vanished in the mountains - as cops deliver chilling

Daily Mail

A woman found 12 days after she vanished in the NSW Snowy Mountains was 'dazed' and 'lucky to be alive', say police, who warned others not to go hiking without telling authorities. Lovisa 'Kiki' Sjoberg, 48, was found at 4.50pm on Sunday at a remote fire trail in Kosciuszko National Park suffering snakebite, an injured ankle and extreme dehydration. Lovisa …

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2 months ago

Man dies after tree collapses at campsite in regional Victoria

ABC

A 27-year-old Victorian man has died following the collapse of a gumtree at a camping ground in the state's high country. Police said emergency services responded on Saturday morning to reports a tree had fallen on a tent and vehicle in Kevington, a remote area about half an hour's drive from the town of Mansfield. Paramedics, firefighters and the SES …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Severe thunderstorms over south-east Queensland bring heavy rain, flash flooding and hail

ABC

Severe thunderstorms have lashed parts of south-east Queensland, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding and hail. Brisbane martial arts trainer Arryn Cox said he used himself as a "human shield" to protect his nine-year-old student as the roof of the studio collapsed. "Around the Brisbane area today there's a chance of seven to 25 millimetres, but of course some places will …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inquest into Collie man's sepsis death highlights regional WA healthcare issues

ABC

A coronial inquest has highlighted miscommunication and significant backlogs in Western Australia's struggling regional health system as factors behind the death of a man in the state's south. "It's incredible to think the same day Mr Nicholson's referral was opened, was the same day he died," Coroner Linton said. PathWest pathology head Dr Simon Kavanagh told the court Mr Nicholson's …

Health Service Hospital Told Inquest Sepsis Ses

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Weather warnings downgraded after five flood rescues and 340 call-outs in northern NSW

ABC

The SES has downgraded its warnings to "advice" this morning after two days of heavy rain and flooding for several areas around Lismore, in New South Wales's Northern Rivers region. From 5am, SES warnings were downgraded from "watch & act, prepare to evacuate" and the BOM's severe weather warning was cancelled, with Wilsons River expected to reach minor flood level …

Weather Power Flood Rivers Coast Northern Areas

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bhatti reviews Telangana's power preparedness amidst incessant rains

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka held a crucial review meeting with officials from the Northern Power Distribution Company Limited of Telangana to assess the state's power situation amidst ongoing heavy rains. Bhatti Vikramarka urged electricity officials to remain on high alert, given that the power sector often suffers the most during natural calamities. The Deputy CM stressed the need …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Man dies after tree falls on car in Victoria, as wild wind starts fires in NSW

ABC

A man has died and a female passenger has been critically injured after their car was hit by a falling tree in Victoria's south-west. Power outages hit NSW South Coast The wild weather has caused power outages and has started spot fires around the Illawarra region and NSW's South Coast. Ulladulla SES crews respond to calls for help after trees …

Wind Power Man South Melbourne Sydney Tree

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Severe wind tears man's home to pieces amid wild weather in Victoria

ABC

A man in Victoria's High Country will have to rebuild the house he has been constructing for months after it was completely devastated by extreme wind. Jed Culican says wild weather hit his home in Piries, near Mansfield, at about 5pm on Sunday and destroyed everything except for the back half of the house. 'Just went straight by us' Ms …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Wild weather, including large hail and gusts of 150kph, sweeps Victoria

ABC

A severe thunderstorm alert has been issued for Melbourne, with warnings of damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding. Earlier on Sunday, hailstones the size of golfballs hit Bendigo and other parts of central Victoria, as a severe thunderstorm swept its way across the state. Andrew Feagan, state duty officer with the State Emergency …

State Melbourne Victoria Hail Bendigo Ses Feagan

4 months ago

Improving students' reading and numeracy: It takes a village and more

Live Mint

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development suggests that approximately 20 PISA points are equivalent to a year of learning. Low foundational literacy levels in math and reading abilities at a young age and a low enrolment rate in higher education has led to India’s labour productivity being 44% lower than that of China’s. More importantly, a student’s inability to …

Education India China Parents Reading Students Learning

4 months, 1 week ago

Records tumble as heavy rain falls across south-east Queensland, northern NSW

ABC

Brisbane's Ekka parade has been postponed as heavy rainfall causes havoc for the show's organisers. The weather bureau is warning of heavy rainfall and storms for south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales as a front passes over the region. In NSW the State Emergency Service is warning North Coast residents to prepare for heavy rain and flash flooding. Floods …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Record rainfall hits parts of northern NSW as more heavy falls forecast

ABC

Record-breaking rain has fallen in northern New South Wales as emergency services prepare for further falls in an already soaked catchment. "We are expecting another rain band to come through with higher flood warnings and higher rainfall totals, so we could expect more than 100mm over the next 24 to 48 hours," NSW SES Superintendent Scott Mclennan said. "These three …

Flood North Flower Nsw North Coast Ses More Rain

4 months, 1 week ago

Oral Gift Under Mohammedan Law Reduced In Writing On Unregistered Document Cannot Be Subjected To S.47A Of Indian Stamp Act: Allahabad HC

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court has held that oral gift under the Mohammedan Law which is reduced in writing on an unregistered document cannot be subjected to proceedings under Section 47-A of the Indian Stamp Act. Section 47-A of the Indian Stamp Act empowers the Collector to initiate proceedings for deficiency in stamp duty on any instrument under the Act. “Once …

Law Gift Registration Held Proceedings Act Stamp

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Gwynne Shotwell: The brilliant (non-Musk) mind behind SpaceX

LA Times

Gwynne Shotwell examines a rocket at a SpaceX manufacturing facility in Los Angeles on July 10, 2018. “I see Gwynne sometimes like the orchestrator inside the circus ring, who’s spinning the plates and just keeping all of the various different elements in equilibrium,” said Martin Halliwell, former chief technology officer of satellite firm SES who negotiated six contracts personally with …

Space Mars Launch Company Satellite Musk Journal

6 months, 1 week ago

Pennon’s £380m SES Water takeover gets green light after competition probe

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. Read our privacy policy Regulators have cleared Pennon’s £350 …

Water Pennon Ses Ses Water

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Residents cut off as flood warnings issued, conditions ease in Sydney and Illawarra

ABC

In short: There have been more than 49 flood rescues overnight as Sydney and the Illawarra were hit with torrential rain. The Bureau of Metrology expects calmer conditions across Sydney and the Illawarra over the next 24 hours but previous heavy rain has led to a major flood warning being issued for North Richmond. SES Deputy Zone Commander for South …

Rain Flood Coast Sydney Nsw South Coast Camden

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rainfall in the Illawarra, NSW South Coast causes flooding and SES rescues as system moves north towards Sydney

ABC

In short: Severe weather is spreading across the NSW South Coast with multiple areas receiving more than 150mm of rain overnight. Severe weather is spreading across the NSW South Coast with multiple areas receiving more than 150mm of rain overnight. Severe wet weather is spreading across the NSW South Coast and Illawarra, cutting roads and making trips by cars perilous …

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Hundreds still without power after wild storms thrashed parts of NSW

The chilling call suspected 'killer made to his mother' before locals heard a blood-curdling scream - and a couple was found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at their city unit

Harrowing update on tourist who spent 20 hours trapped between rocks during whitewater expedition on Tasmania's Franklin River as distressing details of the major rescue emerge

Emergency preparedness program equipping Tasmanians with disability with tools they need to prepare

Storm smashes Tom Price as wild weather continues across Western Australia

Search continues for missing plane VH-MDX which disappeared over Barrington Tops National Park more than 40 years ago

Boeing is looking to jettison the space business. Why it might hold on to its El Segundo satellite operation

Missing photographer was 'lucky to be alive' when rescuers found her bitten by a snake and wandering 'dazed' in the wilderness two weeks after she vanished in the mountains - as cops deliver chilling

Man dies after tree collapses at campsite in regional Victoria

Severe thunderstorms over south-east Queensland bring heavy rain, flash flooding and hail

Inquest into Collie man's sepsis death highlights regional WA healthcare issues

Weather warnings downgraded after five flood rescues and 340 call-outs in northern NSW

Bhatti reviews Telangana's power preparedness amidst incessant rains

Man dies after tree falls on car in Victoria, as wild wind starts fires in NSW

Severe wind tears man's home to pieces amid wild weather in Victoria

Wild weather, including large hail and gusts of 150kph, sweeps Victoria

Improving students' reading and numeracy: It takes a village and more

Records tumble as heavy rain falls across south-east Queensland, northern NSW

Record rainfall hits parts of northern NSW as more heavy falls forecast

Oral Gift Under Mohammedan Law Reduced In Writing On Unregistered Document Cannot Be Subjected To S.47A Of Indian Stamp Act: Allahabad HC

Gwynne Shotwell: The brilliant (non-Musk) mind behind SpaceX

Pennon’s £380m SES Water takeover gets green light after competition probe

Residents cut off as flood warnings issued, conditions ease in Sydney and Illawarra

Heavy rainfall in the Illawarra, NSW South Coast causes flooding and SES rescues as system moves north towards Sydney