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ATO 'locking in outsourcing arrangements that leave workers worse off': union

The Fair Work Commission held a preliminary hearing in November.

The Canberra Times · Sep 17

Florida was throwing away damaged metal signposts. In 2026, they are being turned into underwater habitats

In Florida counties, discarded road signposts are being creatively repurposed into underwater habitats. These metal structures are transformed into concrete artificial reefs, aiding marine life. Students are actively involved in this innovative initiative, which seeks to provide essential shelter for small fish and invertebrates. The project beautifully merges waste reuse…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Delivery drivers will get minimum wage in Australia’s ‘world-first’ deal. Is it fair – and will Uber Eats cost more?

A closer look at the new rules for gig workers – agreed to by Uber Eats and Doordash – shows ‘minimum wage’ looks a little different than usual

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15

Winner of Florida python hunting contest nabs 96 snakes: ‘I was on a mission’

Burmese pythons are an invasive species in the Everglades, and the challenge is part of initiative to remove them

The Guardian - US · Aug 5

In 2006, Florida deliberately sank a 911-foot aircraft carrier, creating America's largest intentionally reefed warship

The USS Oriskany aircraft carrier was deliberately sunk in 2006. It became the largest artificial reef and warship sunk in U.S. waters. Scientists confirmed the wreck provides a habitat for marine life. Divers require advanced training for exploring the deep wreck site. This project transformed a decommissioned warship into a…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Florida woman’s autopsy report reveals extent of alligator attack

Brittany Clark struggled for her life before dying from brutal injuries in rare attack, autopsy report confirms

The Guardian - US · Jul 31

Florida Wildlife Agency Tracked Critics Using Law Enforcement Database

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it followed the law when it pulled the driving records of more than a dozen critics of the agency.

Reason · Jul 24

Veteran postie who drove to KFC for lunch loses unfair dismissal claim

The veteran employee said he was "going to have some fun" before retiring.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 22

8ft long alligator in Florida clamps down on 11yo boy’s arm. Then his father jumps in to pry open its mouth, but it only makes it worse

"The gator came out of nowhere. They didn't ever see it."

We Got This Covered · Jul 8

Dad wrestles away alligator to save his 11-year-old son after it bit his hand off during fishing trip

The boy was releasing a fish at a resort in Florida when the attack happened

The Independent UK · Jul 7