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Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI: Check pitch & weather report, probable Playing XI, where to watch, & more
The Economic Times
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August 19, 2025
Cricket fans are in for another edge-of-the-seat encounter as Australia and South Africa lock horns in the opening match of their three-game ODI series, scheduled for 19 August 2025 at Cazalys Stadium, Cairns. The clash follows a gripping T20I...
Wet weather in east and west as flood warnings return for NSW mid-north coast
Sky News Australia
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August 19, 2025
A cold, wintery front is expected to bring rain to Western Australia on Wednesday, while flood warnings have again been issued for parts of New South Wales’ mid-north coast. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, WA is on track to eclipse its...
A Strategic Turning Point for Australia-South Korea Defense Cooperation
The Diplomat
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August 19, 2025
As of 2025, the Indo-Pacific region stands at the heart of a strategic turning point, where the reconfiguration of the international order is accelerating. Strategic rivalry between the United States and China has expanded beyond geopolitical...
Australia Institute says climate change should be on the agenda of economic reform talks
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 18, 2025
Richard Denniss Your insurance company knows what's going on. Your insurance company is already increasing your premiums to cover the existing costs of climate change and preparing to not insure whole classes of individuals and companies for the...
Australian giant turns massive profit, cuts thousands of jobs
9News
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August 19, 2025
Pharmaceutical giant CSL announced today it was slashing nearly 3000 jobs worldwide, amid a rise in profits. The job shedding by the Australian-headquartered company is part of a major overhaul it says is essential for meeting geopolitical and...
NEXEN TIRE Accelerates Growth in Australian SUV and Pickup Truck Market with Launch of ROADIAN ATX
I News Cayman
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August 19, 2025
Strengthening presence through localized product offerings, expanded logistics infrastructure, and strategic sports marketing SEOUL, South Korea, August 18, 2025 – NEXEN TIRE, a leading global tire manufacturer, has officially launched the...
Weather: New Zealand summer won’t mimic Europe’s heatwave, forecaster predicts
Newstalk ZB
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August 19, 2025
The heatwave affecting Europe won’t be a precursor for New Zealand’s summer, according to Earth Sciences New Zealand. Large swaths of Europe are experiencing yet another heatwave, with record temperatures and wildfires burning in several...
iQRenew receives $9m boost to tackle soft plastic recycling
Food & Drink Business
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The infrastructure upgrade will include improvements to the existing sorting line and the installation of a new processing line with advanced optical sorting technology. Once complete, the facility will be able to process an additional 10,000...
Plastic pollution treaty fails as countries remain divided
Global Government Forum
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August 19, 2025
Photo by Tom Fisk via Pexels International efforts to limit plastic pollution failed last week after 11 days of tense talks. The UN had convened delegates from more than 180 countries to its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, in a bid to...
Newcastle Red Bulls: Signing spree continues as English-qualified Super Rugby stalwart arrives from Australia
Planet Rugby
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August 19, 2025
Newcastle Red Bulls have continued their recruitment drive after announcing the signing of English-qualified forward Fergus Lee-Warner who arrives from the Waratahs. The 31-year-old lock/back-row, who made his name at the Western Force during the...
Environment law reform essential to faster decisions and better nature protection
The National Tribune
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August 18, 2025
Australian Conservation Foundation The collapse of nature is an economic problem, the Australian Conservation Foundation will argue at Treasurer Jim Chalmer’s economic reform roundtable this week. “It’s not a choice between the economy and nature;...
Weather conditions complicating wildfire efforts in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
The Globe and Mail
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August 18, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:The Kingston wildfire in eastern Newfoundland encompassed about 98 square kilometres on Monday – nearly the size of the city of Paris.Paul Daly/The Canadian Press Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says the weather is not...
Australia: Climate-Related Transition Plans–Governing for Net Zero Across the Board
JD Supra - California
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August 18, 2025
[co-author: Thais Fernandes] On 16 July 2025, The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) published guidance on Governing for Net Zero: The Board’s Role in Organisational...
US backs Aust-led copper project despite tribe concerns
PerthNow
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August 20, 2025
Two of Australia's biggest mining companies have got the backing of US President Donald Trump for their planned joint development of an American copper project. BHP and Rio Tinto want to mine one of the largest copper deposits in North America, if...
Australian Soon-To-Be Property Billionaire Jamie Mcintyre Eyes Bold Expansion In Indonesia With Planned Mini-Cities
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Australian soon-to-be property billionaire and independent media journalist Jamie McIntyre, founder of Australi an National Review , has spent the past three years living in Indonesia, where he has rapidly built a significant...
ALDI named Australia’s top supermarket again
Convenience & Impulse Retailing
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August 19, 2025
Facebook LinkedIn ALDI Australia has once again been recognised as the nation’s best-rated supermarket, winning Canstar Blue’s 2025 Most Satisfied Customers Award and confirming its ongoing position as a market leader in customer satisfaction. The...
How Merivale’s powerful political ties helped move a light rail stop
WAtoday
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August 21, 2025
Merivale has denied the allegations and accused this masthead of malicious journalism. “Merivale is and has always constantly strived to improve its workplaces and services,” Merivale’s lawyers said in July. Fair Work has launched an investigation...
Australian gas industry is the biggest user of Australian gas, says new report
Renew Economy
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August 18, 2025
Australia’s gas industry uses more of its own gas than any other sector of the economy, in a self-reinforcing demand cycle, according to a new report. Climate finance group Market Forces sought to examine industry claims that gas was critical to...
Chromosomes Say Female But It Has Organs Of A Male — Disturbing Trend In Australia | Science Explained
News18
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August 19, 2025
Last Updated:August 19, 2025, 14:11 IST Researchers tested 480 birds from five common species that had died after being admitted to wildlife hospitals. 24 birds showed a mismatch between genetic sex and reproductive organs. (Representative Image)A...
New Zealand to spend $A2.4 billion on helicopters, jets
PerthNow
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August 21, 2025
New Zealand will spend NZ$2.7 billion ($A2.4 billion) to buy five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, the first major investment following a decision to replace the country's aging defence fleet. NZ$2 billion ($A1.8...