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Antarctic blind spot emerges as major sea-level threat

Australia could lead an international research mission to go where no ship has gone before: an enormous ice basin capable of raising global sea levels.

AAP · 20h ago

What caused the catastrophic flood in Nepal and Tibet – and how does a glacier collapse?

A glacial collapse registering as a magnitude 5.2 seismic event occurred near the border on Wednesday morning

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

‘A bellwether of change’: speed of glacier shrinking on remote Heard Island sounds alarm

Glacial retreat on pristine world heritage-listed island as temperatures warm could endanger unique plant life

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025

There's a fair chance Thwaites Glacier has passed its tipping point. But is it a 'doomsday' scenario?

Researchers using a remote underwater vehicle have raised fresh questions about exactly how fast the widest glacier on the planet is melting. Here's what that means for us.

ABC News · Sep 16, 2022

Fate of ‘sleeping giant’ East Antarctic ice sheet ‘in our hands’ – study

Melting of the world’s biggest ice sheet would cause catastrophic sea level rise, but can be avoided with fast climate action

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022

The greedy care home manager who stole £24,000 from residents to pay off her credit card and catalogue purchase debts

The judge described Joanne Whalen's actions towards the vulnerable care home residents as 'despicable'.

Manchester Evening News · Jul 26, 2022

'Gurning' mum was SIXTEEN times drug limit at 10am when she rammed into sister's car as 'family tiff' explodes

Natalie Warke was hauled to court

Manchester Evening News · Mar 29, 2022