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environment3 days ago

Deadly bushfires devastate southeast Australia, destroying 300 buildings

One person was killed and about 300 buildings destroyed as bushfires tore across southeast Australia, mainly in Victoria and New South Wales. A state of emergency was declared in Victoria as thousands of firefighters and more than 70 aircraft battled around 30 active fires, with authorities warning the blazes could burn for weeks under extreme heat, dry winds and smoky air that is affecting air quality and prompting evacuations.

via BBC|
#australia#bushfires#climate-change
world3 days ago

Remains Found as Victoria Bushfires Rage Across the Southeast

Police found human remains near Longwood, north of Melbourne, as Victoria’s bushfires blaze across the southeast, destroying hundreds of structures and cutting power to thousands. With more than 30 fires burning and heat, dry winds, and high flames, authorities say it could take weeks to get the blazes under control, while the federal government pledges emergency aid.

via Yahoo|
#australia#bushfires#longwood
law-and-crime1 year ago

First Australian Jailed for Nazi Salute Plans to Appeal Sentence

Jacob Hersant, a self-described Nazi, has become the first person in Australia to be jailed for performing an outlawed Nazi salute, receiving a one-month prison sentence in Victoria. The salute, performed outside a court, was outlawed shortly before the incident. Hersant's lawyer plans to appeal, arguing the act was nonviolent and protected by political communication rights. The court, however, deemed the sentence appropriate due to Hersant's promotion of Nazi ideology and white supremacy.

via NBC News|
#australia#freedom-of-speech#law-and-crime
health1 year ago

"Outbreak Alert: Contagious Bacterial Disease Strikes Psychedelic Festival-Goers"

A psychedelic arts festival in Victoria, Australia, was hit by an outbreak of shigellosis, a contagious bacterial disease causing symptoms such as severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting among at least 120 attendees. The disease, spread through fecal-oral contact and sex, is a result of infection by antimicrobial-resistant shigella bacteria. Health officials advised regular handwashing, good hygiene, and abstinence for infected individuals, and recommended attendees to get tested for the disease. The festival, which ran for five days, emphasized small and exclusive gatherings on its website.

via The Daily Beast|
#australia#bacterial-disease#health
energy-weather1 year ago

"Wildfires Ignite as Severe Storms Cause Massive Power Outage in Victoria, Australia"

A major power plant in Australia's Victoria state shut down after a storm knocked out parts of the electricity transmission network, leaving over 500,000 homes and businesses without power. The Loy Yang A power station, responsible for a third of the state's power, was affected, causing electricity prices to spike. The Australian Energy Market Operator ordered electricity usage cuts across the network, and efforts are underway to bring the plant's units back online.

via Reuters|
#agl#australia#energy-weather
entertainment2 years ago

"Chrishell Stause flaunts stunning physique at Rip Curl event while G Flip's onstage mishap leaves Steph Claire Smith red-faced"

Chrishell Stause attended a Rip Curl event in Victoria with her spouse, G Flip. The Selling Sunset star showed off her figure in a crop top and designer jeans, while G Flip opted for a simple white t-shirt. G Flip recently revealed new details about their brief engagement to Chrishell, proposing on a flight before getting married hours later in Las Vegas.

via Daily Mail|
#chrishell-stause#engagement#entertainment
odd-news2 years ago

"Unexplained Ice Phenomenon Damages Golf Course Green"

A golf course in Victoria, Australia, was left with a sizable divot on its green after a giant ball of ice fell from the sky and exploded into smaller pieces. The superintendent of the Belvoir Park Golf Club believes the ice ball may have fallen from an airplane. Ice balls falling from airplanes, known as megacryometeors, are rare but not unheard of. Repairs to the green are underway.

via UPI News|
#australia#golf#ice-ball
sports2 years ago

Victoria Withdraws as Host of 2026 Commonwealth Games, Casting Doubt on Event's Future

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Australia are in doubt after the state of Victoria cancelled its plans to host due to budget blowouts. The projected cost had tripled, making it "well and truly too much" for Victoria to bear. The estimated cost of the event had risen to over A$6 billion, more than twice the estimated economic benefit it would bring. Victoria will still complete stadium upgrades promised for the games but will redirect the saved money towards housing and tourism initiatives.

via BBC|
#australia#budget-blowouts#commonwealth-games