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Hundreds of thousands of new homes are currently being built in priority development areas across south-east Queensland, but residents say there is one crucial thing missing in these outer suburbs: adequate public transport. Disability pensioner Maria Feige lives on the outskirts of Logan at Flagstone, soon to be home to 50,000 new dwellings and 138,000…
Halifax police say they’re issuing a “plea” to youth about imitation firearms and the danger they pose both for the community and the young people themselves. Halifax Regional Police (HRP) spoke to media Wednesday about the “concerning trend” they’ve noticed. “There’s a real possibility of us going to these calls three times a week that…
As tens of thousands of Australians line up to buy shares in Elon Musk’s SpaceX blockbuster public offering, Australian government officials are privately flagging the risks of the country’s growing reliance on its satellite internet service, Starlink. These concerns were made explicit in a little-noticed official spy agency notice describing satellite internet providers as a…
Whether you’re a gym rat or just someone trying to eat healthier, you’re likely about to pay more for food containing protein powder as food businesses struggle with the rising cost of whey protein. “When you own a food brand, you always are putting your business in the hands of your ingredient suppliers, the quality…
To come across a “whale fall” — the decomposing body of the marine mammal that has fallen to the sea floor — is a rare occurrence in the deep ocean. So when a Chinese-led research expedition discovered a graveyard comprising five of these whale falls, along with hundreds of cetacean fossils from past falls, they…
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Winnipeggers are dealing with a lot of water where water shouldn’t be, after a fierce thunderstorm pummelled the city with 117…
The race is on for at least one Tasmanian Senate seat at the next election with Liberal incumbent Wendy Askew deciding to retire after a term and a half. Senator Askew’s decision to not recontest leaves a seat open for a new Liberal, as One Nation’s surge in popularity puts it in contention for up…
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It is illegal to operate a commercial solarium across most of the country, but finding one online and booking a session takes only minutes. Jess* has been using solariums through the underground market for about eight years. “I spend a lot of time on my appearance, whether that’s at the gym, botox, all of those…
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A provincial police constable killed in the line of duty near Hearst is being remembered as a “selfless” and “courageous” officer…