Samsung warns of £4bn hit to profits from Galaxy Note 7 fallout
Samsung has issued its second profit warning this week after the withdrawal of its Galaxy Note 7 phone, increasing the estimated cost of the recall to its bottom line from £1.9bn to at least £4bn. The South Korean electronics company said the crisis caused by the exploding Note 7 smartphones would reduce profits by at least 3tn won (£2.2bn) in the six months to the end of March. It hopes it can boost sales of its other flagship handsets to cushion the impact. The new profit warning comes just t..>> view originalMaximising Your Security Resources
The number of detected security incidents in Australia increased by 109% in the last 12 months according to PwC’s Global State of Information Security® Survey 2016. Compare this to the global increase of 38.5% and it’s easy to understand why, in April, the Government announced it will invest more than $230 million over the next four years to enhance Australia’s cyber security.From TalkTalk to Ashley Madison to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census d..>> view originalRecalled Samsung washing machine fire in Reservoir leaves elderly woman homeless
A FAULTY Samsung washing machine believed to have caused a fire which tore through a Reservoir home has left an elderly woman homeless.A distraught Najwa Harik said all Samsung washing machines needed to be inspected or ripped off the shelves after a machine fire destroyed her newly renovated home on October 13.“I just finished the washing, and 10 minutes later, I saw the flames come from the machine,” Ms Harik said.“It’s very hard to see it like that.“I have been in this house 27 years, and I f..>> view originalVirtual reality rides the infamous hype cycle
As home VR goes mainstream, can it survive a plunge into the trough of disillusionment?Virtual reality has been the "next big thing" for a while but this year it's finally going mainstream as the long-awaited Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR headsets hit the retail shelves. Sure Google Cardboard-style VR has been around for a while, letting you hold a smartphone up to your face, but these full-fledged consumer-grade VR headsets take things to the next level. More Technology ..>> view originalApple Store photo ring scandal in Brisbane: Privacy commissioner weighs in
The Australian privacy commissioner will call on technology giant Apple to explain reports of staff stealing, sharing and ranking of customers' explicit photos.News Corp reported four male staff members had been sacked from a store in Carindale, in Brisbane's south, over the scandal. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Bad Apples at Carindale Christmas shopping hours extended Jury urged to consider Warriena's fear Susie a 'f...ing mo..>> view originalInstagram arrives on Windows 10 PCs and tablets, still not on iPad
Facebook is expanding the availability of its Instagram Windows 10 app to both PC and tablets. While Instagram first debuted on Windows 10 Mobile back in April, the app was restricted to Microsoft's mobile phones. Instagram's Windows 10 app is a universal app and it's now making its way to PCs and tablets as a result. Instagram has still not built a tailored app for the iPad, and Apple's tablet users have to use an unoptimized iPhone version. As you'd expect, the familiar Instagram features ar..>> view originalBMW's smart motorbike makes helmets dumb
BMW says a visor that each rider will wear will help control and direct the bike. The commands from the visor are controlled by moving your eyes. Supplied by Hannah Elliott BMW Group has debuted a motorcycle concept so artificially intelligent that it eliminates the need for the rider to wear protective gear, including a helmet. The BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 motorcycle is the latest incarnation of BMW's Vision N..>> view originalGoogle Penguin 4 Lives In Real-Time -- Why Sites Didn't Recover
Penguin 4.0 has finished rolling out, after four years. The algorithm was introduced by Google in April 2012 to deal with link quality. Gary Illyes, who works on ranking and various SEO policies and processes at Google, confirmed that the real-time spam algorithm has completely rolled out, in a Twitter tweet to Jennifer Slegg, founder of SEM Post. Penguin 3 demotions have been removed, so if sites did not recover from demotions based on prior versions the links are probably all bad, she tweeted...>> view originalNorfolk islanders hope Pauline Hanson will take up some of their grievances
The One Nation leader, senator Pauline Hanson, will visit Norfolk Island next week on a four-day fact-finding mission on the invitation of Norfolk Island People for Democracy, a group opposed to the Australian government’s revoking of the island’s autonomy. Hanson’s visit on Tuesday will mark the first time a crossbench or opposition senator or MP has been to the island following the Australian parliament’s decision last May to abolish its system of self-governance. Those opposed to coming unde..>> view original
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Samsung warns of £4bn hit to profits from Galaxy Note 7 fallout and other top stories.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Hillary Clinton's Personal Health: What Was Going On With Her Eyes In Philadelphia? and other top stories.
Hillary Clinton's Personal Health: What Was Going On With Her Eyes In Philadelphia?
Hillary Clinton’s personal health as a worldwide hot topic and the speculation doesn’t look as if it’s going to cool off anytime soon. The Democratic presidential nominee had another peculiar episode, marked by bizarre eye movements, while giving a speech in Philadelphia on Monday. John R. Coppedge, an MD who works as a surgeon in Texas and is a contributor to the Washington publication the Hill, has a theory as to what might have been going on. “It appears that she has a problem with her left ..>> view originalDialogue around euthanasia changing: Denton
Boyer Lectures: Sir Michael Marmot says wealth inequality threatens Australia's egalitarian dream
Boyer Lectures: Sir Michael Marmot says wealth inequality threatens Australia's egalitarian dream Posted September 24, 2016 13:33:35 Closing the gap on health inequality would mean tackling the disproportionate distribution of global wealth, epidemiologist Sir Michael Marmot has argued in his latest Boyer Lecture.Sir Michael, the president of the World Medical Association, says Australia's claim to be an egalitarian country has always relied on ignoring the plight of ..>> view originalStress Can Cancel Out The Benefits Of 'Healthy' Fat
We know stress can keep you up at night, make you look older and contribute to making mistakes at work. Now, a new study suggests that when you consume a high calorie and high fat diet while stressed, you can also cause your body to burn fewer calories. “Stress changes the way we process food,” Jan Kiecolt-Glaser, the study’s lead author and professor of psychiatry and psychology at Ohio State University told The Huffington Post. Her team found that when women ate a high calorie breakfast loaded..>> view originalExclusive Galaxy poll reveals opposition to South Australian Labor government's Transforming Health plan
Can horses talk? Of course, of course
For thousands of years, horses have obeyed our commands.It's why we rode them into battle, use them as farmhands, and - more recently - draw on them for therapy and rehabilitation programs. A study conducted by Norwegian animal behaviour experts has found horses are able to convey their preferences to handlers by touching symbols with their noses. Photo: Jessica Shapiro But new research into human-equine communication confirms horses aren't just able to listen to us; they're able to tal..>> view originalProfits from unproven supplements 'a conflict for pharmacists'
Germany rules men have to use condoms when having sex with prostitutes
Germany has passed a law making wearing a condom mandatory as part of a package designed to protect sex workers.GERMAN legislation designed to make life safer for sex workers, including making the use of a condom mandatory, has passed its final hurdle.Germany’s upper house of Parliament on Friday approved the law, which will come into force on July 1, 2017, said Manuela Schwesig, the minister for women and families.Legislation in 2002 that legalised prostitution gave sex workers social benefits ..>> view originalWildlife documentary star Rob Bredl 'in good spirits' days after crocodile attack
Wildlife documentary star Rob Bredl 'in good spirits' days after crocodile attack Posted September 24, 2016 16:01:20 The "Barefoot Bushman" Rob Bredl, who was attacked by a crocodile on his family's north Queensland wildlife farm this week, is recovering well and expected to be out of intensive care today, his family says.The 66-year-old wildlife documentary star was feeding the crocodile at Bredl's Wild Farm at Bloomsbury near Proserpine on Thursday when it lashed ou..>> view originalA 'compact' city could help us ditch cars and live longer, says Melbourne Uni
Melbourne – the land of restaurant-laden laneways, coffee the envy of the world, AFL (enough said), and Australia's hippest hipsters.And yet it seems our beloved city could be making us sick. Melbourne was found to rely heavily on cars. Photo: Pat Scala Why? Cars. And lots of them. The Melbourne University research found increasing the number of parks in Melbourne could improve health. Photo: Pat Scala New research from Melbourne University, published in medical journal The Lance..>> view original
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Hyundai A-League preview: Jets v Adelaide and other top stories.
Hyundai A-League preview: Jets v Adelaide
How will new Jets coach Mark Jones, in the job just a few weeks, set out his side? That’s the burning question for the reigning champions who kick off their title defence in the Hunter on Sunday. Sunday 9 October 2016 Newcastle Jets v Adelaide United Hunter Stadium, Newcastle Kick-Off: 5:00PM (Local) (5:00PM (AEDT)) Referee: Alan Milliner Assistant Referee 1: Ryan Gallagher Assistant Referee 2: James Cleal Fourth Official: Stephen Lucas TV Broadcast: Live coverage on Fox Spor..>> view originalCrystal Palace winger Townsend: England recall ...
Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend says his England recall justifies his move from Newcastle United. The 25-year-old was hammered by fans following his £13m switch to Crystal Palace but says being back in the England fold proves it was the right decision. "I got stick," he said. “I understand why people were frustrated, why some people were upset. Nobody knows what is going on in your head. “Everyone on the outside goes 'Ahh, he's left Newcastle and gone to Palace, it must be about the mon..>> view originalJets ski and boat collide at Nerong Inlet killing woman and injuring ...
Specialist marine investigations from the Marine Area Command are working with detectives from Manning/Great Lakes Local Area Command to investigate the crash. A woman has died and a child has been injured after a crash between a boat and jet ski on the Mid North Coast.About 5.30pm on Friday October 7, a boat and a jet ski collided on the Nerong Inlet at Nerong, south of Forster.A 54-year-old woman, who was on the jet-ski died at the scene.An eight-year-old boy, who was also on th..>> view originalClown sighting phenomenon is no laughing matter, say police
New Reds striker Sergi Guardiola and partner Susana Garcia ...
FOR Adelaide United import Sergi Guardiola and his partner Susana Garcia Otalora, Adelaide feels like home.The Spanish couple adore their new surrounds — despite arriving just before SA had its fiercest spring storms in more than 50 years as major blackouts and flooding caused much heartache and millions of dollars worth of damage across the state.“Yes we have felt very welcomed from the moment we arrived in Adelaide,’’ striker Sergi, who makes his A-League debut against Newcastle Jets at Hunter..>> view originalBird's Titans career hangs in the balance
Catherine Britt plans for kids post-cancer
Lisa RobinsonAustralian Associated PressCountry music star Catherine Britt has set her sights on becoming a mum since being given the all-clear from breast cancer.The Newcastle-born singer-songwriter had six months of chemotherapy and a month of radiation after she was diagnosed last year, aged 30.Britt says it'll take at least a year for her to feel healthy and fit again, and then she'll likely start trying for children with husband James."I have to wait a little bit just to make sure all the t..>> view originalThe Man Shake joins Plus Fitness Racing
The Man Shake joins Plus Fitness Racing MEDIA RELEASE – Plus Fitness Racing and Lucas Dumbrell Motorsports are excited to announce the signing of a corporate partnership with men’s weights loss program “The Man Shake” founded by ex Newcastle Knights NRL legend Adam McDougall. The announcement last week by Supercars to run an event from Newcastle in 2017 creates a perfect synergy with two highly successful National Health Brands backing local Novocastrian V8 Driver Aaren Russell in the main c..>> view originalThe Chaser boys hold no punches hosting Aussie radio's night of ...
The Chaser stars Chris Taylor and Andrew Hansen won plenty of laughs as hosts of the 2016 ACRA awards in Melbourne. Picture: Andrew JarvieIT’S Australian radio’s biggest — and unruliest — night of the year. And the gloves were off when The Chaser stars Chris Taylor and Andrew Hansen opened the Australian Commercial Radio Awards in Melbourne taking swipes at everyone from Eddie McGuire and Kyle Sandilands to Tara Brown and the Budgie Nine.Triple M breakfast host Eddie McGuire was absent from the ..>> view originalBill Shorten enlists crossbench in banking royal commission fight
Bill Shorten will seek to convince crossbenchers of the merits of a Royal Commission into the banks in a series of rare one-on-one meetings. Bill Shorten enlists crossbench in banking royal commission fight exitBill Shorten has launched a new charm offensive with the crossbenchers in a bid to keep the pressure on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for a banking royal commission.The Opposition Leader has personally written to each of the 16 Senate and lower hous..>> view original
Former Knights Dane Tilse and Joel Edwards not on Nathan ... and other top stories.
Former Knights Dane Tilse and Joel Edwards not on Nathan ...
Edwards, Tilse interested in returning to home-town club ... but it's not mutual FORMER KNIGHT: Joel EdwardsTHEY are the hardened veterans willing to help their home-town club in its hour of greatest need.FORMER KNIGHT: Dane TilseUnfortunately for Dane Tilse and Joel Edwards, their interest in re-joining the Newcastle Knights appears unlikely to be reciprocated.The Herald understands that Tilse, 31, and Edwards, 28, would both be enthusiastic about finishing their NRL careers wher..>> view originalStrike Force Trawler: Newcastle men charged with child grooming
The first investigation began in June after Strike Force Trawler officers engaged with a man online. One of the arrests this week. Picture: NSW PoliceTWO men will face court after they were arrested in separate covert investigations into online child exploitation. The first investigation began in June after Strike Force Trawler officers engaged with a man online. Strike Force Trawler is an ongoing unit investigating the sexual abuse and exploitation of children through the interne..>> view originalMinisters warn delay on corridor a big risk
The State government has warned the council it is putting $100 million in investment at risk. RISKY BUSINESS: The Baird government has fired a warning shot at Newcastle City Council, with ministers saying further delay to the rail corridor rezoning could put $100 million in investment at risk. Picture: Jonathan Carroll THE Baird government has issued a stern rebuke to Newcastle City Council and Tim Crakanthorp for stalling progress on the former heavy rail corridor, saying the dec..>> view originalChallenges ahead in Newcastle Bass Island Race
Challenges ahead in Newcastle Bass Island Race Jim Delegat’s Giacomo from New Zealand and Rupert Henry’s Chinese Whisper are expected to lead the fleet in the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s 200 nautical mile Newcastle Bass Island Yacht Race, starting at 7pm this Friday, while six TP52s and entries from Western Australia and Queensland are amongst the overall contenders. After chasing the JV62 Chinese Whisper around the track in last month’s Flinders Islet Race, the V70 Giacomo finall..>> view originalThrowback Thursday: 2013 Hunter bushfires
A fire sign near Nords Wharf. Picture: Phil Hearne Exhausted firefighters take a rest while fire burns beside them in Cragan Bay Road, Nords Wharf. Photo by PHIL HEARNE Scenes from the fires at Catherine Hill Bay and Chain Valley Bay on Friday. Photo by Phil Hearne Scenes from the fires at Catherine Hill Bay and Chain Valley Bay on Friday. Photo by Simone De Peak Checking power lines in Catherine Hill Bay. Picture: Simone De Peak The scene at the Gwandalan motorbike club. Picture: Phil Hearne A ..>> view originalCHANGE: Wests coach Matt Lantry. Picture: Supplied.
Matt Lantry about his coaching appointment at Wests for 2017; Off-season Newcastle Rugby League player movements. Being the fourth coach in as many seasons new Wests mentor Matt Lantry knows the pressure to succeed at Harker Oval.After two years in charge of the Knights’ NSW Cup side, Lantry was officially announced on Tuesday as the Rosellas head coach for 2017.CHANGE: Wests coach Matt Lantry. Picture: Supplied.The 32-year-old takes over from Steve Storrie who, along with predece..>> view originalHow we covered the first HSC in 1967
OLD NEWS: The original page from 1967. Future Olympic gold medallist Nathan Outteridge as a HSC student at St Pauls Booragul juggling sailing with school studies. Student records from the 1967 HSC. Picture: Board of Studies Student records from the 1967 HSC. Picture: Board of Studies Student records from the 1967 HSC. Picture: Board of Studies 'Information concerning the HSC' booklet from 1967. Picture: Board of Studies Prescribed texts book, 1967 and 1968. Picture: Board of Studies Prescribed ..>> view originalPrime koala habitat threatened under land clearing proposal: WWF
Study finds proposed loosening of NSW's land clearing controls expose much of the state's woodlands bulldozers. Prime koala habitat threatened under land clearing proposal: WWF exitProposed loosening of NSW's land-clearing controls could leave more than a third of the state's woodlands exposed to bulldozers including prime koala habitat, a report commissioned by WWF-Australia has found.The study by consultants Eco Logical Australia examined how the potential..>> view originalDevante Clut gives Jones selection dilemma
The young recruit shone on his Jets A-League debut. Devante Clut gives Jones selection dilemma exitDevante Clut would love to celebrate his 21st birthday by beating Brisbane on Sunday but says he will not be motivated by proving a point to his former club.Clut joined the Jets in April after struggling for game time in Brisbane last season under John Aloisi. He scored a stunning volley on his Roar debut in 2014 but played only 81 minutes last season.The forme..>> view originalTrucks, car in Pacific Highway crash | photos
A car towing a caravan has crashed in an accident that sent two truck drivers to hospital with head injuries. Trucks, car in Pacific Highway crash | photos The scene of the accident involving two trucks and a car towing a caravan on the Pacific Highway near Taree on Thursday. Photo: TNV.com.au The scene of the accident involving two trucks and a car towing a caravan on the Pacific Highway near Taree on Thursday. Photo: TNV.com.au Picture: NSW PolicePicture: ..>> view original
Thursday, October 20, 2016
'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' First Beta Weekend Ongoing, How To Win A Free Code and other top stories.
'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' First Beta Weekend Ongoing, How To Win A Free Code
Finally, after almost two hours of delay, fans need not fret and wait anymore as the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare beta is now live, according to an update posted at 11:51 a.m. PT on Activision Support. The #IWBeta is live! Thank you for your patience. Time to suit up and jump in. pic.twitter.com/zM1xWcZbQp — Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) October 14, 2016 The first beta weekend of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, exclusively opening to those who pre-order the PS4 version, was set to start today, ..>> view originalMercedes-Benz driverless cars will hit pedestrians rather than endanger occupants
Future Mercedes-Benz driverless cars will be programmed to prioritise driver and passenger safety at the expense of pedestrians.Comments by a senior Mercedes-Benz safety manager have again raised ethical questions about the future of driverless car technology. More Technology Videos Previous slide Next slide Ride in Mercedes' F 015 Driverless Car Rivals ready to pounce on Samsung's mobile turf Yahoo secretly scans emails for US How does a ..>> view originalLast Melbourne made Fords auctioned in Vic
Ford's last Australian built cars have been auctioned off, a week after ceasing local production in Melbourne.The last saleable Ford Falcon XR6, Falcon Ute, Territory and the limited edition Winter White Sprint Falcon XR6 were auctioned in Melbourne on Saturday for a combined $353,000.They came off the Geelong and Broadmeadows production lines last week, just before Ford called time on 92 years of local production. The Winter White Sprint Falcon, one of only 500 built, was the most coveted, sel..>> view original'Rise of the Tomb Raider' Latest News & Update: Tips & Reminders for 'Croft Manor: Blood Ties' Entrants
Newest buzz about “Rise of the Tomb Raider” is the expansion story chapter called “Croft Manor: Blood Ties” which allows heroine Lara Croft to retrace her roots through documents and relics obtainable in this quest. (Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images) Newest buzz about "Rise of the Tomb Raider" is the expansion story chapter called "Croft Manor: Blood Ties" which allows heroine Lara Croft to retrace her roots through documents and relics obtainable in this quest. Question is - how to get to ..>> view originalWhale calf rescued from shark net as debate rages over NSW beach safety
The Baird government's decision to drop its opposition to shark nets for the state's northern beaches ignored recommendations of one of its own departments and the scientific consensus, experts say.The unintended impacts of shark mesh was on show on Saturday, with a juvenile humpback whale becoming entangled in a net near Coolangatta on the Gold Coast. The calf's mother helped keep the animal near the surface long enough for a patrol to arrive and cut the whale free. More News Video..>> view originalGreat Barrier Reef climate history unlocked as CSIRO maps offshore Queensland Basin
Great Barrier Reef climate history unlocked as CSIRO maps offshore Queensland Basin Updated October 15, 2016 16:38:18 Scientists from the CSIRO are using cutting-edge technology to map the seafloor of the Queensland Basin to understand how the Great Barrier Reef responded to past climate change events.While the reef is one of the world's most studied ecosystems, its depths could still hold many surprises, including how resilient it might be in the future.Scientists on t..>> view originalVirtual reality rides the infamous hype cycle
As home VR goes mainstream, can it survive a plunge into the trough of disillusionment?Virtual reality has been the "next big thing" for a while but this year it's finally going mainstream as the long-awaited Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR headsets hit the retail shelves. Sure Google Cardboard-style VR has been around for a while, letting you hold a smartphone up to your face, but these full-fledged consumer-grade VR headsets take things to the next level. More Technology ..>> view originalPlaying Possum and Penguin: A Hotelier's Guide to Navigating Google's Recent Algorithm Updates
Playing Possum and Penguin: A Hotelier’s Guide to Navigating Google’s Recent Algorithm Updates Background: The realm of organic search saw a very busy September marked by not just one, but two Google algorithm updates. First, on September 1st the local search community and hoteliers alike played possum with their Google My Business listings. Immediately after the update, many local businesses reported that their Google My Business listings were gone. This is not necessarily the case as the updat..>> view original
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Former Knights Dane Tilse and Joel Edwards not on Nathan ... and other top stories.
Former Knights Dane Tilse and Joel Edwards not on Nathan ...
Edwards, Tilse interested in returning to home-town club ... but it's not mutual FORMER KNIGHT: Joel EdwardsTHEY are the hardened veterans willing to help their home-town club in its hour of greatest need.FORMER KNIGHT: Dane TilseUnfortunately for Dane Tilse and Joel Edwards, their interest in re-joining the Newcastle Knights appears unlikely to be reciprocated.The Herald understands that Tilse, 31, and Edwards, 28, would both be enthusiastic about finishing their NRL careers wher..>> view originalStrike Force Trawler: Newcastle men charged with child grooming
The first investigation began in June after Strike Force Trawler officers engaged with a man online. One of the arrests this week. Picture: NSW PoliceTWO men will face court after they were arrested in separate covert investigations into online child exploitation. The first investigation began in June after Strike Force Trawler officers engaged with a man online. Strike Force Trawler is an ongoing unit investigating the sexual abuse and exploitation of children through the interne..>> view originalMinisters warn delay on corridor a big risk
The State government has warned the council it is putting $100 million in investment at risk. RISKY BUSINESS: The Baird government has fired a warning shot at Newcastle City Council, with ministers saying further delay to the rail corridor rezoning could put $100 million in investment at risk. Picture: Jonathan Carroll THE Baird government has issued a stern rebuke to Newcastle City Council and Tim Crakanthorp for stalling progress on the former heavy rail corridor, saying the dec..>> view originalThrowback Thursday: 2013 Hunter bushfires
A fire sign near Nords Wharf. Picture: Phil Hearne Exhausted firefighters take a rest while fire burns beside them in Cragan Bay Road, Nords Wharf. Photo by PHIL HEARNE Scenes from the fires at Catherine Hill Bay and Chain Valley Bay on Friday. Photo by Phil Hearne Scenes from the fires at Catherine Hill Bay and Chain Valley Bay on Friday. Photo by Simone De Peak Checking power lines in Catherine Hill Bay. Picture: Simone De Peak The scene at the Gwandalan motorbike club. Picture: Phil Hearne A ..>> view originalHow we covered the first HSC in 1967
OLD NEWS: The original page from 1967. Future Olympic gold medallist Nathan Outteridge as a HSC student at St Pauls Booragul juggling sailing with school studies. Student records from the 1967 HSC. Picture: Board of Studies Student records from the 1967 HSC. Picture: Board of Studies Student records from the 1967 HSC. Picture: Board of Studies 'Information concerning the HSC' booklet from 1967. Picture: Board of Studies Prescribed texts book, 1967 and 1968. Picture: Board of Studies Prescribed ..>> view originalDevante Clut gives Jones selection dilemma
The young recruit shone on his Jets A-League debut. Devante Clut gives Jones selection dilemma exitDevante Clut would love to celebrate his 21st birthday by beating Brisbane on Sunday but says he will not be motivated by proving a point to his former club.Clut joined the Jets in April after struggling for game time in Brisbane last season under John Aloisi. He scored a stunning volley on his Roar debut in 2014 but played only 81 minutes last season.The forme..>> view originalPrime koala habitat threatened under land clearing proposal: WWF
Study finds proposed loosening of NSW's land clearing controls expose much of the state's woodlands bulldozers. Prime koala habitat threatened under land clearing proposal: WWF exitProposed loosening of NSW's land-clearing controls could leave more than a third of the state's woodlands exposed to bulldozers including prime koala habitat, a report commissioned by WWF-Australia has found.The study by consultants Eco Logical Australia examined how the potential..>> view originalChallenges ahead in Newcastle Bass Island Race
Challenges ahead in Newcastle Bass Island Race Jim Delegat’s Giacomo from New Zealand and Rupert Henry’s Chinese Whisper are expected to lead the fleet in the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s 200 nautical mile Newcastle Bass Island Yacht Race, starting at 7pm this Friday, while six TP52s and entries from Western Australia and Queensland are amongst the overall contenders. After chasing the JV62 Chinese Whisper around the track in last month’s Flinders Islet Race, the V70 Giacomo finall..>> view originalTrucks, car in Pacific Highway crash | photos
A car towing a caravan has crashed in an accident that sent two truck drivers to hospital with head injuries. Trucks, car in Pacific Highway crash | photos The scene of the accident involving two trucks and a car towing a caravan on the Pacific Highway near Taree on Thursday. Photo: TNV.com.au The scene of the accident involving two trucks and a car towing a caravan on the Pacific Highway near Taree on Thursday. Photo: TNV.com.au Picture: NSW PolicePicture: ..>> view originalNuatali Nelmes to shoot for the hoop
Topics: Nuatali the basketballer, a magpie photobomb and a shopping safari. Political Points: Nuatali Nelmes scores for the Opals against the US. Bet you didn’t know Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes was a star basketball player.Here she is playing for the Opals, doing a slam dunk in a match against the USA.It’s good to see her smiling, too. She looks so calm and happy.Our multi-talented mayor, nicknamed “Nua the Doer” by some, will be pulling on the gym shoes at the weekend at..>> view original
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