Saturday, 31 August 2024

Would you have surgery if it badly impacted Earth’s carbon footprint?

A new study explores the potential cost to the planet of future surgical procedures.

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Families leave Jenin camp in Israel West Bank push

Civilians trickle out of Jenin refugee camp, sealed off for almost four days by an Israeli operation.

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Bodies of man and three children found - police

Officers were called to an address by ambulance crews and are working to establish what happened.

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US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage

The singer, 53, was seen struggling as he climbed onto a platform during Friday’s performance in Connecticut, before passing out.

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Friday, 30 August 2024

The urban fringe suburb that used to be known as ‘Tradie Town’

No one knows how Diamond Creek got its name but the locals have a favourite story: about a bull who met his end near the water.

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Cronyism probe launched after donor allegations

A review of appointments to some Government jobs has been launched after accusations of cronyism. Labour has defended the appointment of three people to top civil service jobs who are also linked with donations to the party.

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Thursday, 29 August 2024

I got a return Europe flight with ‘Asia’s worst airline’ for $1200

The online reviews of this Chinese airline were scathing, the menu featured a mystery fish dish, but the seats were bigger than on Qantas.

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Weekend strikes by LNER train drivers called off

Some 450 train drivers had been due to walk out this weekend before the dispute was resolved.

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Wednesday, 28 August 2024

Seven of the best luxury homes for sale right now

From a near-new home that takes its cues from mid-century style, to an 1880s villa with a bluestone facade, we’ve rounded up our top picks.

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'Mind-blowing': Thousands bathe in tomato sauce at La Tomatina

Partygoers gather near Valencia for the yearly tomato hurling festival.

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Tuesday, 27 August 2024

‘Better off waiting’: When you should have bought a house

Many homes last changed hands when the market was at its hottest, but buyers who waited have been rewarded with more capital growth.

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Starmer Looks Back In Anger

Plus, Oasis reform for UK tour.

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Monday, 26 August 2024

Baseball star to play for both teams in same game

Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is set to make history as the first player to play for both teams in one Major League Baseball game.

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Sunday, 25 August 2024

Ko wins Women's Open to end eight-year major drought

New Zealand's Lydia Ko ends an eight-year major drought with victory at the AIG Women's Open at St Andrews.

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Saturday, 24 August 2024

Put NFL, netball and Oztag in a blender, and you get this new Olympic sport

Flag football is set to make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028, and the Australian teams have already started their campaign to get there.

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Today at the Test: England v Sri Lanka - day four highlights

Day four highlights from the first Test between England and Sri Lanka.

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Friday, 23 August 2024

'An absolute stunner!' Fan takes brilliant one-handed catch in stands

Watch a fan take a brilliant one-handed catch at Old Trafford as England's Mark Wood smashes a six against Sri Lanka.

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States will have to prove big builds worth it before Albanese government chips in

Infrastructure Minister Catherine King says tough new rules on road and rail projects “can and must” prevent delays and cost blowouts.

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Thursday, 22 August 2024

Influencers swarm convention as Democrats' secret weapon

Content creators get insider access - and the campaign's message is delivered unchallenged to hard-to-reach voters.

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Body of tech entrepreneur retrieved from sunken yacht, daughter missing

Mike Lynch, 59, had invited friends to join him on the yacht to celebrate his acquittal in June in a UK fraud trial.

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