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Deputy PM says retaliatory tariffs on US not in Australia’s interestsThe deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, says retaliatory tariffs on the US would not be “in the interest of the Australian economy or Australian workers”. Marles is speaking on ABC …

Expert concerned as large rafts of invasive fire ants seen floating in flood waters after Cyclone Alfred

Fire ants are forming rafts to survive and travel on flood waters caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in south-east Queensland as experts warn extreme weather events could sweep the highly invasive species into other parts of Australia. Footage captured …

Flooding from Below: The Unseen Risks of Sea Level Rise

Source: Earth’s Future As climate change continues to drive global sea level rise, many people living in coastal areas are already seeing the effects. Coastal erosion is accelerating and shifting coastlines inland, and storm surges are getting worse. But …

Golf: Pranavi, Diksha, and Avani all set for Australian Women's Classic

Coffs Harbour : , March 12 (IANS) Top Indian golfers Pranavi Urs and Diksha Dagar, along with Avani Prashanth, will be hoping to see some action at the Australian Women's Classic, which has also been hit by poor weather. After the cancellation of last …

Wildlife Influencer Under Fire After Separating Baby Wombat From Its Mother For A TikTok: “She Needs To Be Banned From ...

Play stupid games, get kicked out of Australia. The “Land Down Under” seems like a hard place to get kicked out of, does it not? With all of the wild, dangerous animals that live there, and the history of the country/continent being built by criminals …

Fire ants spreading on 'rafts' amid flooding

Greg "Lockie" Locke thought he had seen it all when it came to floods, but the water that swept through his property this week brought a new threat: fire ants. Under Mr Locke's house in Ipswich is a pole where he has marked the water level …

These are the European cities most vulnerable to flooding and drought

Researchers have found that 90 per cent of all climate disasters are driven by too much or too little water. A new report has revealed how the 100 most populated cities globally are becoming increasingly exposed to flooding and drought. The study, led by …

​Hiatus Kaiyote robbed of “thousands of dollars” worth of music equipment in Australia

Hiatus Kaiyote have made an urgent call for information about the whereabouts of their music equipment after being robbed of “tens of thousands of dollars” worth of gear. The Melbourne-hailing band posted a statement on Instagram yesterday, March 11, …

Conditions ease in storm-hit regions but flood warnings remain

Insurance brokers concerned about overlooked risks in New Zealand's top suburbs

IBANZ chief executive Mel Gorham said that while these suburbs are popular, some properties may be affected by environmental risks such as flooding, erosion, land subsidence, or slippage. These risks can lead to local authorities issuing Natural Hazard …

Unified approach is best for Australia in the face of Trump’s onslaught

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size The Coalition berates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for not travelling to the White House after …

Stars of ITV drama After the Flood spotted filming second series in Greater Manchester village

The cast of hit ITV drama After The Flood have been spotted in Greater Manchester this week as filming takes place for its second series. Produced by Manchester-based Quay Street Productions (part of ITV Studios) and written by BAFTA-nominated writer and …

Australia’s Gold Coast has all but disappeared after Tropical Cyclone Alfred

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Before and after pictures of Australia’s east coast show the true scale of devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. What was once a …

How hard Trump's tariffs will hit the Australian economy

The tariffs cover all imports of those metals from across the globe into the United States, and while Australia had pushed for an exemption, the White House has announced they will go ahead as originally planned. So how will the policy impact Australia …

US tourist's appalling act sparks calls for her to be deported from Australia: 'This is heinous'

An American hunting influencer has been slammed after she was filmed grabbing a wild baby wombat and temporarily separating it from its distressed mother.  Outdoor enthusiast and hunter Sam Jones shared the since-deleted video to her Instagram account on …

Champions Trophy Final 2025: Fans flood social media with hilarious memes ahead of India vs New Zealand clash, check ...

As the highly anticipated final of the Champions Trophy approaches, fans are buzzing with excitement and anticipation. Rohit Sharma-led team India is set to face their arch-rivals, New Zealand, in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday, March 9th, …

Australia: New comprehensive flood model launched

JBA Risk Management has launched a new comprehensive Australian inland flood model to meet increasing demand from the insurance and risk markets for better flood insights. Traditionally considered a secondary peril, flooding is becoming an increasing …

Former Australian crime intelligence head issues warning against over-regulation, excessive taxation of gambling ...

The former head of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has issued a warning against excessive regulation and taxation of the country’s gambling industry due to mounting evidence that players are being increasingly driven to illegal …

Watch as MAFS Australia groom STORMS OUT of dinner party after explosive row with another bride

MAFS Australia groom Tim Smith stormed out of tonight's dinner party after an explosive row with another bride. Tim, 51, made the dramatic exit after being called out by bride Jamie Marinos, 28, for portraying himself as a "nice guy" despite …

EverWalk Announces Worldwide Weekend of EverWalkathons for Animal Disaster Relief on March 22 & 23, 2025

Diana Nyad & Bonnie Stoll proudly present a Weekend of EverWalkathons, March 22 & 23, supporting Humane World for Animals’ Emergency Animal Relief Fund. LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EverWalk, the …

Restoration Doctor 24/7 Rapid Response Expands to Miami, Bringing Recovery Services to Hurricane-Stricken Homeowners

Restoration Doctor 24/7 expands to Miami, offering expert hurricane damage restoration to meet growing demand. Now serving homeowners 24/7. VIENNA, VA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Restoration Doctor 24/7 Rapid …

BetterLifeQuotes.com Provides Free Access to an Online Life Insurance Marketplace With Instant Quotes & No Medical Exams

BetterLifeQuotes.com is the leading life insurance marketplace offering instant, no-medical-exam policies from 30+ top-rated providers—100% free and private. HOUSTON , TX, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BetterLifeQuotes.com: …

BetterLifeQuotes.com Provides Free Access to an Online Life Insurance Marketplace With Instant Quotes & No Medical Exams

BetterLifeQuotes.com is the leading life insurance marketplace offering instant, no-medical-exam policies from 30+ top-rated providers—100% free and private. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BetterLifeQuotes.com: …

DRONERESPONDERS Texas Public Safety Coordination Group (TEXGRU) to Bolster Emergency UAS Operations

New AIRT non-profit program will unite public safety, government, and other operators of drones and related technology within the Lone Star state. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AIRT, the leading 501(c)3 non- …

Wildfires Don’t Wait – Homeowners Must Be Prepared

Wildfires don’t wait—prepare now with Ace Fire Defense’s NFPA 1962 wildland fire hose, engineered for homeowners to combat ember-caused fires. WEST HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- **Wildfires Don't Wait: …

National experts discuss the Jones Act at Hughes Center for Public Policy panel event

Panelists discussed the impact of the Jones Act on domestic access to energy, steel, and disaster relief, national security, and shipbuilding GALLOWAY, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A panel of distinguished experts and …

Celebrating the West Weekend Amarillo to Benefit WRCA Foundation

AMARILLO, TX, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two cowboy concerts later this month will raise funds to benefit the Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation, a 501(c)(3), supporting their Cowboy Crisis, Scholarship, and Disaster Relief …

FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Honolulu County

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for the City and County of Honolulu. These maps identify revised flood hazards along various streams. The new maps will help building officials, …

LAGO Innovation Fund Facilitates Funding for EVERYWHERE Communications

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LAGO Innovation Fund (LAGO), a private credit fund supporting high-growth companies announced that it has provided a debt facility to EVERYWHERE Communications, a leading global …

Wildcat Power Gen Unveils the PowerPack: A Game-Changer in Reliable, Scalable Power Generation

Wildcat Power Gen proudly introduces the PowerPack, an innovative and scalable power generation solution designed to meet the most demanding energy needs. WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wildcat Power Gen proudly …

Prevalon Energy Unveils insightOS™: The Future of Energy Storage Management

insightOS™: Secure, Intelligent, and Optimized for the Future of Energy Storage HEATHROW, FL, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prevalon Energy unveils insightOS™—an advanced Energy Management System (EMS) engineered for unmatched …

Mission-Critical Communications Leader Softil at IWCE 2025

Conference and Exhibition Schedule TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mission-critical communications (MCX) leader Softil today advises its schedule for the upcoming International Wireless Communications Expo 2025 (IWCE). The MCX …

Less Than Five Days Remain to Request Compensation for Damages from Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

Deadline approaches for landowners' restoration plan requests from USDA SANTA FE, N.M. — Individuals impacted by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding who have not yet filed a claim for damages have less than five days …

FEMA Assistance Available for Personal Property Loss

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky residents who experienced damage from the February severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, …

FEMA Assistance Now Available for More West Virginians

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Residents of Logan and Wayne counties are now eligible to apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from the Feb. 15, 2025, winter flooding. Residents in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties remain eligible for …

True North Advisory, LLC Launches New Website to Better Serve First Responders and Veterans

True North Advisory launches a new website to provide first responders and veterans with tailored financial solutions and expert guidance for long-term success. BOWIE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Built for Those Who …

Georgetown University's Hoyalytics Data Science Students to Tackle Real-World Data Analytics at Newsmatics

The Internship Program Will Allow Students to Identify Trends and Make Data-Driven Recommendations WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Data science students at Georgetown University will soon have an exciting opportunity …

Japanese Company Partners with Kochi Prefecture to Promote Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Products Worldwide

TOKYO, JAPAN, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TRUSTIA CORPORATION is pleased to announce the launch of a renewed Kochi special site for its e-commerce offering of disaster risk reduction and management products to customers in Japan and …

AiDASH Launches Wildfire Mitigation Planning Services to Help Utilities Prevent Wildfires

Appoints CAL FIRE and SDG&E Veteran Randy Lyle to Lead New Wildfire Mitigation Practice PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AiDASH, an enterprise SaaS company providing satellite-first AI applications for …