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A Person Has Died & 2 Others Hospitalised In Sydney After Using Coke Likely Laced With Heroin

"We don't know if this risk applies outside Sydney or not. Everyone should be cautious."

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 16, 2023

Engineered stone kills tradies. Bunnings and IKEA stopping its sales is a big win for public health

Major retailers Bunnings and IKEA have announced this week they will discontinue selling engineered stone. While this might mean you have to rethink your plans for your new kitchen benchtops, it’s a positive step that will protect the health of tradespeople exposed to this dangerous product.

The Conversation · Nov 16, 2023

World Cup: South Africa's tryst with history at Eden

KOLKATA: South Africa are back where it all began for them. It was at the Eden Gardens on November 10, 1991 that South Africa returned to international cricket after a hiatus of over two decades due to apartheid. On Thursday at the same venue, they stand a chance to rewrite…

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2023

World Cup 2023 Semifinal SA vs AUS | South Africa will have to be ready for a very motivated Australia

South Africa vs Australia Semifinal: Australia, a five-time champion, face South Africa in the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup 2023.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

As school students strike for climate once more, here's how the movement and its tactics have changed

On Friday, students will once again down textbooks and laptops and go on strike for climate action. Many will give their schools a Climate Doctor’s Certificate signed by three leading climate academics.

The Conversation · Nov 16, 2023

Man who fought extradition convicted for bashing woman

A British man who seriously injured a woman in a domestic-violence incident will be released in February after earlier battling his return to Australia.

AAP · Nov 16, 2023

World Cup semifinal, South Africa vs Australia: Australia, South Africa prepare for turn but keep focus on power-hitters

KOLKATA: It's the stairway to glory and Australia have been there and done that. South Africa, their opponents for Thursday's ODI World Cup semifinal at the Eden Gardens here, too have been there. But they are yet to do more than that. And there lies the difference between these two…

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2023

Pumbah rounds on parliament in defence of dingoes

Pumbah the domesticated dingo has made a special trip to Canberra as defenders of the native species work to stop them from being shot and poisoned.

AAP · Nov 16, 2023

Jonassen studies Jadeja ahead of India Test

The first bowler to take 150 WBBL wickets, Australia's spinner Jess Jonassen said Ravindra Jadeja has been a focal point ahead of the upcoming India tour.

AAP · Nov 16, 2023

Australia proposes law to allow prison time for high-risk migrants who breach visa conditions

High-risk migrants in Australia will face up to five years in prison for breaching their visa conditions under emergency legislation introduced in response to a High Court ruling that migrants can’t be detained indefinitely

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023