Rainforest conservationist Tony Parkes dies aged 96 after a career of ‘world-leading science’

One of Australia’s leading figures in rainforest conservation, Dr Tony Parkes AO, has died aged 96, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking science and millions of replanted trees. A merchant banker turned conservationist, Parkes had said his conservation work got him out of bed every morning. “I’m one of those fortunate groups of people who are…

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Hundreds of Sydney runners take to Greenway Parkrun to honour Professor Richard Scolyer

Nearly 500 runners took to Professor Richard Scolyer’s favourite parkrun to honour his legacy following his hard-fought battle with brain cancer.  The former Australian of the Year recipient died aged 59 on June 8.  Posters of Mr Scoyler were hung around Richard Murdern Reserve in Haberfield in Sydney’s inner west at the weekly Greenway Parkrun…

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Christian Pulisic says substitution was precaution, hopes kicked leg ‘is nothing’

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — U.S. men’s soccer star Christian Pulisic was substituted off at halftime of the team’s World Cup opener Friday against Paraguay after he could not loosen up his left calf, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Pochettino said Pulisic…

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