15 June 2024
The Maldivian government says controversial land reclamation projects are necessary to fight rising sea levels and land scarcity. Experts say tourism is trumping the environment.
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15 Jun: Japan recorded 219 bear attacks on people in the 12-months leading up to March this year, including six fatalities. The situation is becoming so severe that government officials have warned some bears are viewing humans as prey.... more
13 Jun: The government has proposed raising the international visitor levy to $100. But first New Zealand needs a clear strategy about who it’s trying to attract, and in what numbers.... more
12 Jun: British TV presenter Michael Mosley is reported to have died of natural causes after going missing in Greece. What should Australians do in an emergency situation overseas?... more
RUGBY The three New South Wales players under injury clouds have been cleared to play in Game 2 of the State of Origin series in Melbourne tonight More...
BUSINESS Power has been restored to more than a thousand customers across Wairoa and Tairawhiti -- as flooding subsides around a substation More...
