‘Tip of the methane iceberg’: 130,000 coal boreholes must be audited after toxic leaks in Queensland, experts say | Mining

Conservationists have called for an audit of potentially thousands of methane-leaking coal boreholes in Queensland, as one expert says New South Wales also has an unknown number of potentially leaking holes. Research revealed last week that two abandoned exploratory coal boreholeswere leaking methane at a rate comparable to 10,000 vehicles. The federal government has previously... Read More

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September 8, 2025

European leaders to visit US to discuss war in Ukraine, Trump says

European leaders will visit the United States on Monday or Tuesday to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine, Donald Trump has said. The US president added that he would also speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin “soon”, as well as signalling that his administration was ready to move to a second phase of... Read More

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September 8, 2025

England beats South Africa by record 342-run margin in 3rd cricket ODI

South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke, front, leaves the field after England’s Jofra Archer, rear left, took his wicketg during the third ODI series cricket match between England and South Africa, at Utilita Bowl, Southampton, England, Sunday Sept. 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP England won by the biggest margin of victory in one-day international cricket on... Read More

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September 8, 2025

Australia news live: UTS cuts staff bonuses amid restructure; ‘anti-corruption’ protests will not march on Harbour Bridge | Australia news

UTS cuts staff bonuses and confirms consultants bill of $44m Caitlin Cassidy The vice-chancellor of the University of Technology Sydney, Prof Andrew Parfitt, says senior staff will not be paid any bonuses as a result of the ongoing restructure at the institution. Late last year, UTS announced around 400 jobs will be lost to deliver... Read More

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