Closure of inland route will increase freight costs ‘significantly’ for Queensland’s banana and mango growers
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Photo of men standing on rock sparks outrage: A group of young men have been branded “ignorant and disrespectful” after they were seen standing on top of a rocky ...
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What is cloud seeding and did it cause Dubai flooding?: Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.
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Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour: Scientists say it's highly unlikely cloud seeding is responsible for the heavy ...
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Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
Molly the magpie finally reunites with dogs: Molly the magpie has been returned home and reunited with his unlikely best friends 45 days after the trio were ...
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Quick Glance: Reunion of Molly the Magpie and Peggy the Staffy
- Molly, the magpie, has finally returned home to the Gold Coast after a 45-day odyssey and has reunited with her unlikely best friend, Peggy the Staffy.
- Queensland's Department of Environment, Science, and Innovation (DESI) made the announcement, signaling the end of the gripping saga.
- Independent veterinary experts have determined that Molly is 'highly habituated' and may have developmental issues, making her unsuitable for rehabilitation or return to the wild.
- Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen demonstrated their commitment to Molly's well-being by meeting the conditions outlined in the licensing process, including refraining from the commercial exploitation of the bird or its image, participating in wildlife carer training, and collaborating with DESI to ensure Molly's ongoing care and enrichment.
Coles praised for Aussie act in-store: Workers at a Coles store in northeast Queensland have been praised over a moving display ahead of Anzac Day.
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Australian federal government commits $160 million for creation of national firearms register
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How do trees and green spaces enhance our health? - Harvard Health: Trees enhance our lives by releasing oxygen, reducing pollution, and preventing ...
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Quick Glance: Benefits of Trees and Green Spaces on Health
- Trees contribute to reducing greenhouse gases and improving air quality.
- Shade-providing trees help reduce heat stress and prevent heat-related illnesses.
- Children benefit from green spaces by exhibiting improved behavior, attention, and mood.
- Green spaces in communities promote safety, social interaction, and enhance quality of life.
Police identify Westfield Bondi Junction attacker, here's what we know: Joel Cauchi was diagnosed with a mental illness at 17 and had been living in his car ...
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Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
- Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.
- Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.
- Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.
- Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
Summer of intense weather pushed the power grid to the brink: Storms in Victoria and heatwaves in Queensland strained the power grid and drove wholesale prices ...
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New long Bluey episode The Sign is full of hidden Easter eggs. Here's nine you might've missed
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Watch: Dubai billionaire takes metro to go to office during heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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Dubai airport: Full schedule resumes after flooding chaos: Emirates airline has apologised for the disruption, saying its response was far from "perfect".
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A year’s worth of rain plunges normally dry Dubai underwater: A year’s worth of rain unleashed immense flash flooding in Dubai Tuesday as roads turned into ...
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‘Shortchanging kids’: States demand extra $12b in united front over schools: States are accusing the federal government of shortchanging students as they seek a ...
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Teenager dies after suspected crocodile attack in the Torres Strait : Body of 16-year-old boy discovered with injuries ‘consistent with a crocodile attack’ as ...
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At least 32 dead as flash floods sweep through half of Kenya: Neighborhoods submerged and residents stranded on roofs as downpours intensify.
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Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa
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Quick Glance: Devastating Impact of Heavy Rains in Tanzania
- In Tanzania, the heavy rains that triggered flooding and landslides due to El Nino have resulted in the loss of at least 155 lives.
- The torrential rains, accompanied by strong winds, have caused significant damage, including the destruction of crops, homes, and infrastructure.
- Kenya has recorded about 45 fatalities since the start of the rainy season in March, including 13 from floods in the capital Nairobi.
- The UN humanitarian response agency OCHA reports that in Somalia, the Gu rains have led to severe floods, resulting in at least four deaths and affecting or displacing over 800 people.
UAE: Missing teenager in Sharjah found safe - News | Khaleej Times: His father thanked everyone who participated in the search mission despite the challenges ...
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Complaint filed in Koblenz: Ahrtal survivors defend themselves against the end of the investigation
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Look: Nasa releases images of UAE's flooded areas after heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Look: NASA Reveals Images of UAE's Flooded Areas After Heavy Rains
- The US space agency NASA has unveiled photos of flooded areas in the UAE following heavy rains that struck various parts of the Emirates.
- A 'slow-moving storm' system by NASA battered the Gulf states, dropping more rain in some cities than in a typical year.
- The images show that parts of Abu Dhabi were also inundated by the storms, with the Sheikh Zayed Road covered in water on April 19, along with flooded areas in Khalifa City and Zayed City visible.
- The unprecedented rains disrupted life in the country, but swift efforts from the government, public, and companies have helped the country quickly return to normalcy.
Dubai airport: Arrival flights diverted as city-state struck by year's rainfall in a day
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Russian authorities call for evacuations due to flooding: People in some regions of Russia have been battling floods for weeks. Thousands of houses have already ...
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Sydney knife attack: “Seems clear it had to do with his mental health”: Six people died in the stabbing attack in Sydney on Saturday. According to the police ...
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Watch: Heavy rains cause malls in Dubai to flood, water to gush through ceilings - News | Khaleej Times
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Governor Ododo seeks FG’s help to tackle insecurity, flooding in Kogi: Mr Ododo said that Kogi, as a transit state that borders 10 other states ...
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Young researcher leads identification of new sauropod dinosaurs in outback Queensland
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Thousands have to leave their homes: Masses of water flood Nairobi after heavy rain
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Massive floods threaten tens of millions as intense rains batter southern China: Heavy rains hammered southern China on the weekend, flooding homes ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/china/china-guangdong-floods-intl-hnk/
Violent crime nearly three times worse since 2020, Queensland statisticians find, and it's not youth
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Dubai, Sharjah private schools extend distance learning as students, teachers face post-flood challenges - News | Khaleej Times
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Before and after: See Dubai flooding from space: Unprecedented, torrential rainfall plunged parts of the United Arab Emirates underwater last week ...
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Tennis whites and drop bears: Kevin Rudd holds centre court in Washington party week
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Caloundra Music Festival cancelled as 'tough' economy claims another major event: The Australian music industry has suffered another damaging blow after the ...
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Kenya floods leave 70 dead as truck is swept away in deluge: At least 70 people have died from country-wide flooding in Kenya, a government spokesperson said ...
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Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights, toll rises in Oman: By the evening, over 120 millimetres of rainfall had soaked the UAE — the typical average for a ...
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Heavy Rains and a Water Spout Hit Southern China: Bad weather in Guangdong Province forced evacuations as forecasters warned of more rain and potential flooding.
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/asia/china-rain-hong-kong-waterspout.html
Sharjah: Life slowly returning to normalcy after rains - News | Khaleej Times: Earlier, the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management confirmed the reopening of ...
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Family of eight forced to live in tent: A family of eight have been forced to live and sleep in a tent for over six months amid the country’s ongoing rental ...
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Video: Meet UAE braveheart who saved 5 lives in viral Dubai-flood rescue - News | Khaleej Times
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Sporting codes take action to stop parents verbally abusing young players and umpires
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Severe flooding expected in parts of southern China: State media has reported that flooding seen “once in a century” is expected in southern China ...
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Dubai airport delays continue as UAE struggles to recover from floods: The United Arab Emirates is struggling to recover from the heaviest recorded rainfall ever ...
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Company goes bust with millions in debt: A civil construction company has gone bust, leaving millions in unpaid debts and dozens of workers out of a job.
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Kura announces road closures in Nairobi due to flooding: Motorists urged to be cautious while driving.
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18 Dead After Heavy Rain in Oman: Schools Close, Evacuations Ongoing: The neighboring United Arab Emirates also experienced its largest rainfall in 75 years ...
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Queensland councils push for more powers to levy property developers with higher charges
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Steve Gollschewski appointed Queensland police commissioner following Katarina Carroll’s shock resignation
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Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods: The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.
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Wild detail in drive-through stuns Aussies: There is a huge misconception that healthy food takes a lot of work to prepare and can be boring — but one ...
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Massive river flooding expected in China's Guangdong, threatening millions: BEIJING: Major rivers, waterways and reservoirs in China's Guangdong ...
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Quick Glance: Massive Flooding Threatens Millions in China's Guangdong
- Major rivers, waterways, and reservoirs in China's Guangdong province are at risk of dangerous floods, putting over 127 million people in jeopardy.
- Local weather officials highlighted the severity of the situation, with certain river sections experiencing rare spikes in water levels, prompting emergency responses.
- The province has been hit by heavy rainfall and strong winds due to severe convective weather, affecting various parts of China in recent weeks.
- Reports of flooding, evacuations, power outages, and school closures have emerged, signaling the need for emergency preparedness and relief efforts to mitigate the impact of the flooding.
This Dubai hero drove all night to rescue people stranded in floods - News | Khaleej Times
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Renters using Facebook Marketplace to find property risk 'disturbing tactics' and scams
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More EV drivers embracing outback roads amid plan to expand Queensland's charger network
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Sharjah flood-relief volunteers reach breaking point; members suffer from illness, exhaustion - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Sharjah Flood-Relief Volunteers Struggle with Exhaustion and Illness
- Hundreds of families in Sharjah affected by the floods are in dire need of help, while volunteers who have been aiding in flood relief for the past five days are now on the brink of burnout.
- Despite the arduous conditions, many volunteers are showing visible signs of exhaustion, while others have succumbed to illness due to prolonged exposure to contaminated waters.
- Efforts to pump out the floodwaters remain sluggish, with the stagnant, dirty water posing significant health risks and becoming a breeding ground for dangerous diseases and pathogens like dengue, cholera, and diarrhea.
- Efforts to alleviate the distress caused by the floods have also mobilized hundreds of volunteers from local organizations like Markaz Dubai, operating in areas such as Sharjah's industrial area, Al Majaz, Abu Shagara, and others.
In pictures: UAE begins cleanup after deadly rain, floods: Authorities and communities across the United Arab Emirates were clearing debris on Wednesday after at ...
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Kyle reveals shock link to Bondi stab victim: Kyle Sandilands has revealed a “very close family member” was stabbed in the Bondi attacks.
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Sydney mass stabber's heartbroken parents speak : Sydney mass stabber Joel Cauchi's heartbroken parents have spoken from their family home in Queensland.
theage.com.au/national/sydney-mass-stabbers-heartbroken-parents-speak-20240415-p5fk07.html
Woman tells of home invasion by gunman who was later shot dead by police on Bruce Highway
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/woman-terrified-by-gunman-home-invasion-police-shooting-qld/103756948
Quick Glance: Gunman Home Invasion and Fatal Police Incident Recounted
- While watching TV on a quiet Monday morning in her country Queensland home, Tracey Rawlings was alerted to a gun-wielding intruder by the barking of her two Blue Heelers.
- The 61-year-old mentioned that the man stole a farm vehicle from her home near Miriam Vale, almost 500 kilometers north of Brisbane.
- Shortly thereafter, the man was shot and killed by police beside the Bruce Highway.
- The 36-year-old man, originally from Cairns, had been in central Queensland for a week and had been involved in various offenses prior to the deadly police confrontation.
Drama erupts over ‘neighbour from hell’: A “neighbour from hell” has been accused of “terrorising” residents of a Sunshine Coast public housing complex.
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Watch: Dubai expat saves 5 lives in dramatic flood rescue captured on camera - News | Khaleej Times
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Emirates and flydubai resume normal operations after Dubai floods: Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates and sister airline flydubai have restored normal operations ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/emirates-flydubai-resume-normal-operations-after-dubai-floods-2024-04-20/
UAE space tech to forecast heavy rains, floods; help in rescue missions - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: More Rains in UAE from Tomorrow: Key Details
- Experts assure that the upcoming showers pose no concerns and are not comparable to last week's events.
- The country is gearing up for additional rainy conditions from Monday following record-breaking rainfall last week.
- The UAE, known for its arid climate, experienced an extraordinary event as heavy rain engulfed the nation, marking the most significant rainfall event in the past 75 years.
- The weather situation is expected to improve by Wednesday with a temperature drop of five to seven degrees.
Grim weekend outlook as mercury plummets: Cold and wet weather could prove to be a washout for families making a break for the school holidays.
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Dog Abandoned in Park With Heartbreaking Note on Collar: The person shared in the note that they were nervous for the dog's safety if he stayed in his house.
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Death toll rises to 21 as search, rescue operations continue after rains, flooding in Oman - News | Khaleej Times
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Heat and Floods Are Increasingly Hitting Coastlines with a One-Two Punch: Compound events in which coastal flooding and heat waves occur at the same time are ...
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Leading neuropsychiatrist says Joel Cauchi may have fallen through cracks of health system ahead of Bondi Junction stabbings
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/joel-cauchi-communication-failures-queensland-bondi-stabbing/103740548
Bondi mass murderer a male escort: The schizophrenic man behind a stabbing rampage in Bondi that left six people dead advertised as a male escort online offering ...
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Ex-cricket star Michael Slater collapses after being refused bail - News | Khaleej Times
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Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say: Nearly half of China's major cities are suffering "moderate to severe" levels of subsidence ...
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Cost of fire-ant outbreak in Australia could be much higher than ‘flawed’ earlier prediction, data shows
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Pittsburgh Shuts Bridges as 26 Barges Break Loose on Ohio River: The barges, some carrying coal, floated miles downstream and damaged a marina as a flood warning ...
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Iranians told to watch out for loose crocodiles as flooding hits country’s southeast
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Rainstorms Kill More Than 130 in Afghanistan and Pakistan: Pakistani officials warned of more flooding and heavy rainfall next week, stoking fears of a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/asia/afghanistan-pakistan-rain-flooding.html
Morning Mail: Queensland police review after lewd social media posts, teenager on terror charge, bird flu fears
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Russian authorities announced mass evacuation for flood-hit city near Kazakhstan border
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Dozens killed in Afghanistan as heavy rains set off flash floods: Most casualties have been from roof collapses, while some 600 houses have been damaged or ...
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Harry and Meghan Name Kyle Boulia as Deputy Press Secretary: For UTA corporate communications executive Kyle Boulia has joined the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and ...
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