Protestors at Newcastle Port on Sunday. Photo: Rising Tide Australia NSW Police have arrested and charged 170 people over the weekend after a flotilla of kayaks targeted coal ships in Newcastle Port. Police says the protestors were charged with disruption of a major facility and failure to comply with marine safety directions. Police said that…
Picture: stock The Wallabies hopes of an unbeaten (Grand Slam) tour of the UK were ended by Scotland’s 27-13 win at Edinburgh overnight. “It was intense. I felt we were in the contest, particularly in the first half and we probably should’ve converted a few more points with the pressure we had,” coach Joe Schmidt…
Different types of sea ice and icebergs off East Antarctica. Photo: NASA Earth Observatory Antarctica is in meltdown and the world needs to do more or global sea levels may rise by 50m or more, says polar scientists. The call was made at the end of an emergency summit (the Australian Antarctic Research Conference) which…
Picture: stock British health insurer Bupa says their patients remain fully covered after Healthscope cancelled contracts with them and 22 other Australian Health Service Alliance-allied insurers. Bupa says the full coverage at Healthscope hospitals will remain until at least February 20, 2025, and possibly beyond for some treatments. Healthscope said their contract with Bupa will terminate…