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Divers have documented evidence of what conservationists say is widespread coral bleaching at the Ningaloo Reef off Western Australia’s north-west coast. Waters off WA have been affected by a prolonged marine heatwave since September, with ocean temperatures 1.5C higher than average over a five-month periodLarge areas of WA’s Ningaloo corals could die in ‘weeks ahead’ after widespread bleaching documented Continue reading…Divers have documented evidence of what conservationists say is widespread coral bleaching at the Ningaloo Reef off Western Australia’s north-west coast. Waters off WA have been affected by a prolonged marine heatwave since September, with ocean temperatures 1.5C higher than…

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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex has confirmed her new career move: a brand called As Ever. ​Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex has confirmed her new career move: a brand called As Ever.   Video: Meghan announces new brand, As Ever Meghan announces new brand, As Ever We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement Lifestyle Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex has confirmed her new career move: a brand called As Ever. February 18, 2025 — 3.44pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save videos for later Add videos…

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A former Watergate prosecutor on Monday urged a federal judge presiding over the prosecution of New York City Mayor Eric Adams to assign a special counsel to help decide how to handle the Justice Department’s request to drop charges while three ex-U.S. attorneys urged a “searching factual inquiry.” Attorney Nathaniel Akerman told Judge Dale E. Ho in a letter filed in the case record in Manhattan federal court that he sought to intervene because nobody was representing the public’s interest after three attorneys from the Justice Department in Washington made the request Friday. The one-time Watergate prosecutor urged the judge…

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In an Instagram post, journalist says she ‘was about to just block and delete —but that day, I was done’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has been charged for allegedly harassing Antoinette Lattouf after the ABC cut short the journalist’s five-day Sydney radio hosting assignment.New South Wales police confirmed a 61-year-old man was arrested in Lake Cathie, south of Port Macquarie, on Tuesday after a search warrant was executed at his home just before 7am. He was charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass…

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A young boy is fighting for life after he was hit by a car as he was walking to a bus stop in Sydney’s west. ​A young boy is fighting for life after he was hit by a car as he was walking to a bus stop in Sydney’s west.   Video: Boy fighting for life after he was struck by car Boy fighting for life after he was struck by car We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National A young boy is fighting for life after he was…

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The federal treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has welcomed the RBA’s rate cut, saying it is ‘relief that Australians need and deserve’ and claiming it as vindication for the government’s economic plan. ‘Under this Labor government, inflation is down, wages are up, unemployment is low and now interest rates are falling as well. This is the soft landing we have been planning for and preparing for but we can’t be complacent about the months and years ahead,’ Chalmers said.RBA slashes interest rates to 4.1% in its first cut since the early days of the pandemic Continue reading…The federal treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has…

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a delegation to Saudi Arabia for direct talks with Russian officials in the coming days to seek an end to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, a U.S. official said Sunday. Also expected to take part in the talks in Riyadh about Russia’s February 2022 invasion is national security adviser Michael Waltz and special envoy Steve Witkoff, according to the official, who was not authorized to discuss the talks and spoke on the condition of anonymity. The official added that what the administration sees as early-stage negotiations remain fluid and who ultimately ends up…

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One person has died in a house fire in Guildford, Sydney. ​One person has died in a house fire in Guildford, Sydney.   Video: One dead in western Sydney house fire One dead in western Sydney house fire We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National One person has died in a house fire in Guildford, Sydney. February 18, 2025 — 3.48pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save videos for later Add videos to your saved list and come back to them any time. Loading Replay…

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EXCLUSIVE: Lydia West, Abbie Cornish and Brooke Satchwell are among high-profile acting talent leading Stan’s tenth anniversary slate, we can reveal. The Australian streamer is today unveiling its latest TV series, films and acquisitions at a splash showcase event held at Linseed House at the Grounds of Alexandria in Sydney. In total, it unveiled 14 […]EXCLUSIVE: Lydia West, Abbie Cornish and Brooke Satchwell are among high-profile acting talent leading Stan’s tenth anniversary slate, we can reveal. The Australian streamer is today unveiling its latest TV series, films and acquisitions at a splash showcase event held at Linseed House at the…

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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to void her impeachment and block a Senate trial that could remove her from office. The House of Representatives, which is dominated by the allies of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., impeached Duterte on Feb. 5 over accusations that included plotting to assassinate the president and large-scale corruption. The Senate was expected to turn itself into an impeachment court to try Duterte after Congress resumes June 2. The vice president, through her lawyers, asked the 15-member high court to annul her impeachment and block the trial because its initiation “was…

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King River Resources has wrapped up the sale of its Speewah critical minerals project in WA’s rugged Kimberley region to NT resources firm Tivan Ltd. ​King River Resources has wrapped up the sale of its Speewah critical minerals project in WA’s rugged Kimberley region to NT resources firm Tivan Ltd.    The restructured terms provided for payments by instalment across the following 12 months, which significantly reduced Tivan’s near-term payment obligations. King River received a $1.6m payment on July 8 and a $2.4m final payment on December 2, enabling Tivan to better direct its financial resources towards advancing the Speewah project…

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When asked what he would say to questions from teams about him not finishing his final game with Miami, Cam Ward said, “You’re either going to draft me or you’re not.” ​When asked what he would say to questions from teams about him not finishing his final game with Miami, Cam Ward said, “You’re either going to draft me or you’re not.”    playWhy Stephen A. has Cam Ward over Shedeur Sanders in the NFL draft (1:50)Stephen A. Smith breaks down why he would pick Cam Ward over Shedeur Sanders in the NFL draft. (1:50) Feb 17, 2025, 08:50 PM ET…

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Passengers who survived a dramatic plane crash in Canada have recalled hanging upside down in the aircraft after it flipped on the runway. ​Passengers who survived a dramatic plane crash in Canada have recalled hanging upside down in the aircraft after it flipped on the runway.   Video: Passengers escape plane after crash on runway in Toronto Passengers escape plane after crash on runway in Toronto We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement Passengers who survived a dramatic plane crash in Canada have recalled hanging upside down in the aircraft…

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Flagg led No. 3 Duke to an easy 80-62 win over Virginia on the road Monday ​Flagg led No. 3 Duke to an easy 80-62 win over Virginia on the road Monday    USATSI No. 3 Duke cruised to an 80-62 win on the road over Virginia Monday to remain in first place in the ACC. The Blue Devils entered the week with a one-game lead over Clemson and Louisville in the conference standings. Next, they have a rare late-season nonconference game Saturday vs. Illinois before returning to ACC play against Miami next Tuesday. In the win over Virginia, the Blue…

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A 16-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital with possible life-threatening injuries after a shooting occurred Monday evening in Fort Lauderdale, authorities said. Leer en español According to Fort Lauderdale police, officers responded to reports of a shooting just before 7:30 p.m. near the 1500 block of Northwest Eighth Avenue. Police said the victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to Broward Health Medical Center. Local 10′s Christian De La Rosa was at the scene where officers, armed with long guns, were moving from house to house as they searched for a possible suspect. Witnesses reported a…

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Heritage digs, a star chef, an opulent design and a menu that creatively updates Cantonese food make this CBD diner a must-visit. ​Heritage digs, a star chef, an opulent design and a menu that creatively updates Cantonese food make this CBD diner a must-visit.    Advertisement Eating outFood Heritage digs, a star chef, an opulent design and a menu that creatively updates Cantonese food make this CBD diner a must-visit. Matt Shea February 18, 2025 , register or subscribe to save recipes for later. You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add…

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Drivers are set to take industrial action over stalled pay negotiations, with Brisbane City Council warning of morning disruptions. ​Drivers are set to take industrial action over stalled pay negotiations, with Brisbane City Council warning of morning disruptions.   Brisbane commuters to wake up to bus shortages, delays on Thursday Brisbane commuters to wake up to bus shortages, delays on Thursday We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National Queensland Public Transport By Sean Parnell February 18, 2025 — 3.15pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save…

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In Fresno, California, social media rumors about impending immigration raids at the city’s schools left some parents panicking — even though the raids were all hoaxes. In Denver, a real immigration raid at an apartment complex led to scores of students staying home from school, according to a lawsuit. And in Alice, Texas, a school official incorrectly told parents that Border Patrol agents might board school buses to check immigration papers. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies already are affecting schools across the country, as officials find themselves responding to rising anxiety among parents and their children, including those who are…

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