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Rochester could not stand by and let a flood destroy its netball season, so the community pitched in

Its members are still recovering from devastating floods, but Rochester Football Netball Club has not let it derail the beating heart of the community: sport.

ABC News

After years of crisis, can China revive its lofty football goals?

President Xi wants China to become a top Asian footballing power by 2030, but the Chinese game is in the doldrums.

Al Jazeera

Watchdog: Leo profits from non-profit

Campaign for Accountability complaint calls for IRS investigation into tax-exempt groups linked to Leonard Leo

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Two More China Soccer Officials Caught in Corruption Probe

Huang Song and Wang Xiaoping of the Chinese Football Association are being investigated as part of a broad effort to stamp out graft in the sport on the mainland

Caixin Global

Chinese football stars and officials held in Xi’s corruption crackdown

Stadiums are reopening but detentions of major football figures overshadow the sport, as scandal engulfs basketball

The Guardian - UK

Fire crews busy with extreme fire risk across parts of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia

Total Fire Bans are in place in parts of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia as inland temperatures soar into the high 30s and low 40s in some parts.

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Six-hour mine rescue in Central Victoria after underground fire

It took six hours to rescue workers from an underground refuge after a fire broke out at the Augusta Mine in Costerfield.

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Could city dwellers be the answer to declining emergency service volunteers in the country?

Natural disasters are putting the volunteer workforce under increasing pressure at the same time as volunteer numbers are declining, so how can it be made more sustainable?

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A wet spring, rapid growth and a hot summer are posing a grassfire risk on Melbourne's fringe

Authorities urge residents of Melbourne's suburban fringe to prepare for an increased risk of fires as hot temperatures dry out grass plains.

ABC News

Corruption scandal deals new blow to Xi's Chinese football dream

Beijing (AFP) - Alleged corruption at the top of Chinese football has left President Xi Jinping's dream of his country becoming a global force in the sport appear more remote than ever.

AFP

Two Top Chinese Soccer Officials Under Corruption Probe

Chinese Football Association’s executive deputy secretary-general and a former secretary-general are caught up in a widening graft investigation

Caixin Global

China ends de facto ban on Marvel films after more than three years

Latest Black Panther and Ant-Man superhero flicks get February release in country famously controlling over Hollywood movies

The Guardian - UK

Fires at Kadnook, Powers Creek remain burning as more dangerous weather predicted in Victoria

Warnings for the fires at Kadnook and Powers Creek have been downgraded but high fire danger ratings are expected tomorrow, worrying authorities.

ABC News

Pandemic, fires and floods prompt new approaches to preparing Victoria's multicultural communities for emergencies

Natural disasters and the pandemic have thrown a spotlight on how Victorian authorities engage with multicultural communities in a crisis. With the bushfire season underway, what's being done to prepare for the next emergency?

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CFA suffers net loss of nearly 2,000 volunteers in two years but operational capacity 'remains strong'

The Country Fire Authority's last annual report shows a net loss of 1,381 volunteers in the 12 months to June, but its chief officer says there are more than enough volunteers to respond to incidents this bushfire season.

Al Jazeera

Jimmy Lai’s security law trial postponed to September 2023

Media tycoon, who has been denied bail, could face life term if found guilty of alleged ‘collusion’ with foreign forces.

AAP

Fire season warning for Victorian farmers

While much of Victoria continues to battle floodwaters, authorities are warning farmers to start thinking about fire risk.

ABC News

CFA volunteer with ex-military vehicle helping Echuca community traverse floodwaters

The ex-military vehicle, owned by a CFA volunteer, is likely to go to other areas as well to help transport school students and members of the community through floodwaters.

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'He's very hard on defenders' - Nathan Ake on being a Man City centre-back for Pep Guardiola and making up for lost time

Nathan Ake has emerged as a key figure in the Man City squad this season and he speaks to the Manchester Evening News about his progress at the Etihad and life under Pep Guardiola.

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Storms are Australia’s most costly natural disasters, so why are we so unprepared for them?

Storms are the nation's most costly natural disaster, yet many people are not prepared for their devastating impact. Now, as scientists warn that climate change will make storms more intense, how can we limit their damage?

Reason

Activist Groups Demand Feds Require Nutrition Labels on Booze

Plaintiffs want the nanny state to nanny harder.

ABC News

Mick Tisbury's 12-year fight to protect firefighters from PFAS toxic foam contamination

For over a decade, Mick Tisbury fought to expose the extent of an alarming chemical contamination scandal. Then, with no medical training, the firefighter found an ingenious solution to help those who’d been exposed.

ABC News

CFA firefighters call for Vic government to include female-specific cancers in compensation scheme

Victorian volunteer and career firefighters can access medical and financial help if they're diagnosed with some cancers, but ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers are excluded.

ABC News

Dartmouth locals rejoice at visitor boom as hundreds prepare to watch local dam spill

Local businesses are enjoying an influx of visitors as travellers flock to watch the nearby dam spill for the first time in 26 years.

Al Jazeera

Timeline: What led to the fighting in Iraq’s capital Baghdad

Latest violence started and ended after comments from Muqtada al-Sadr, an influential voice in Iraq for 20 years.

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