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The two earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a ‘doublet’. Here’s what that is

The two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela’s northern coast, killing hundreds of people, was an event known as a “doublet”. Doublet earthquakes happen when a pair of similar-sized quakes hit close in location and time, according to the US Geological Survey. Venezuela earthquake live updates: Rescue teams head to Venezuela amid fears thousands dead On…

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Queensland to enforce harsher penalties on drink and drug driving laws from December

The Crisafulli government has announced a crackdown on dangerous driving while doubling down on a “zero-tolerance” approach to drug driving, including for medical cannabis users. Attorney General Deb Frecklington said two new bills will be introduced to parliament which will double the penalties for drink and drug drivers and create tougher consequences for other offences….

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Concerns China’s new ethnic unity law could put Australian citizens at risk

The Australian government says it has raised concerns directly with China over the country’s new ethnic unity law, which allows Beijing to target people overseas. China’s Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion law, which comes into effect next week, is designed to create a “shared” national identity among the country’s 55 ethnic minority groups, including Tibetans…

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