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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:53:15 +1100 Thousands of children locked in cars last year, NRMA issues warning |
The NRMA received over 4000 calls for help last year to rescue children locked inside cars
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:46:26 +1100 ‘I done it, I just don’t know why’: Perth volunteer firefighter walks after arson conviction |
Jude Craig Wright lit nine fires in the Perth Hills over the Christmas and New Year period of 2021-2022, but narrowly avoided jail.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:44:22 +1100 Coles, Woolworths ordered to dump tonnes of REDcycle soft plastics in landfill |
The NSW environment watchdog has issued the supermarket giants with “clean-up” orders to remove more than 5200 tonnes of soft-plastic waste stockpiled in warehouses.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:36:10 +1100 Costs mount in western suburbs row as sovereign citizen avoids jail – for now |
The man locked in a year-long legal battle with real estate high-flyer Vivien Yap has been given 14 days to cough up $20,000 or be placed behind bars.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:04:51 +1100 Thousands of tonnes of plastic bags to be dumped in landfill |
The New South Wales environment watchdog has issued ‘clean-up’ orders to the supermarket giants for 15 warehouses and storage depots around the state where soft plastics have been stockpiled.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:01:54 +1100 Marine debris contributed to death of sperm whale in Hawaii |
Marine debris likely contributed to the death of a sperm whale that washed up in Hawaii.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:54:57 +1100 ‘They’re very lucky’: Eight people rescued from lake but their boat remains under water |
Eight people were rescued from an island and a dead tree on Lake Eildon after their boat capsized and sank on Thursday night.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:49:12 +1100 Wintry blast hits Victoria, with snow in alpine regions |
The temperature has plummeted in Victoria with a cold blast from Antarctica bringing the chilly change, while waves climbed on the state’s west coast.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:26:48 +1100 Winner of $40 million jackpot found in Victoria |
A woman from Echuca, Victoria is $40 million richer after winning the division one Lotto prize
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:25:00 +1100 Still no agreement on Olympic funding |
More than a year and a half since Brisbane was awarded the 2032 Olympic Games, a funding agreement between the Queensland and federal governments has not been reached.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:07:41 +1100 Boiling Brisbane awaits breeze from Victoria to help with the heat |
Brisbane is scorching under an expected top in the mid-30s on Friday and humidity is making the temperature seem several degrees higher.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:51:47 +1100 National cabinet leaders sign statement of intent to secure Voice to parliament |
National cabinet leaders have signed a statement of intent to secure a successful Voice to parliament referendum.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:37:11 +1100 People rescued from Lake Eildon |
Police footage of a rescue of people from Lake Eildon on Feb 2, 2023 after their boat capsized and sank.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:27:31 +1100 Five people rescued after boat capsizes on Victorian lake |
Five people had to be rescued after a boat capsized on a Victorian lake.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:17:32 +1100 Great white shark caught on camera near NSW beach |
A great white shark was captured swimming in 20m of water off Bermagui.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:07:41 +1100 Toddler found dead in hot car in Sydney |
A community is in mourning after a toddler was found dead in a hot car in Sydney.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:07:19 +1100 Cruise ship evacuated after fire breaks out |
A cruise ship with 600 passengers is being evacuated after a small fire broke out in a cabin onboard.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:07:19 +1100 Shark spotted inside nets at Sydney beach |
A shark was spotted inside the nets at a popular Sydney beach.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:58:59 +1100 The four charts that show pokies are the most destructive form of gambling |
Poker machines account for almost two thirds of gambling losses in NSW, dwarfing other forms of betting such as racing.
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Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:49:13 +1100 Scott Morrison’s decision to stop controversial NSW gas field to be overturned |
A gas field off the NSW coastline, which runs past the state’s pristine beaches, popular tourist destinations, and some of the country’s most expensive residential real estate, is back on the agenda ahead of the NSW state election.
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