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Researchers at Duke University honor the singer in recognition of her 'fervent defence of equality and individual expression'.
40 Fires Blaze Across Queensland
Firefighters across Queensland are battling 40 blazes. At least more than 100 firemen had been deployed to douse the fires that had burned mostly forest areas due to the high temperature.
South Korean Satellite Ventures into Space on Friday
South Korea is scheduled to launch a satellite into space this Friday, barring weather disturbances and technical problems. Final preparations for the satellite launch have been completed Wednesday, according to the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). This is the third time for South Korea to make a mark in space with its locally-assembled KSLV-1.
NSW Piggery That Converts Methane from Manure First Australian Farm to Earn Carbon Credits
Droppings from Blantyre Farm's 22,000 pigs helped the enterprise be on record as Australia's first farm eligible to earn carbon credits under the Gillard government's carbon farming initiative. The hog manure is converted to methane through the commercial-scale system built by Quantum Power that the farm operator installed.
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Ted Danson Honored for Ocean Advocacy
Actor named to GQ's The Gentlemen’s Fund, an initiative that 'encourages men to become agents of change by supporting charities that champion these causes.'
Australia to Have 1 Million Homes With Solar Panels by June 2013
Australia is clearly on the road to one million homes having solar photovoltaic panels installed, the chief adviser to the Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) said on Wednesday. To help reach that goal is the opening of the 10-megawatt Greenough River Solar Farm in Western Australia.
Australia Fires up Fastest Radio Telescope on Earth
Australia is now home to the world’s fastest radio telescope with the launch Friday of the $152-million Australia Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP), which experts said would allow a more expansive survey of the universe – both known and what remains for scientists to discover.
Australia Sets Aside $6.85M to Cull Sharks due to Rise in Human Attacks
While the federal government of the United States announced on Thursday plans to include the great white sharks in its endangered species list, on the same day, Australia announced plans that it has set aside $6.85 million to kill sharks.
Tony Abbott Describes Carbon Tax as an Octopus Embracing Australian Economy
Despite the carbon tax being collected by the Gillard government for almost three months and the sky not falling as predicted by the Opposition, Coalition leader Tony Abbott continues to use colourful language to describe the tax which he vowed to repeal if he wins the 2013 federal election.
UFO Sightings in Arizona, Melbourne and Manchester, Just a Coincidence? [VIDEO]
UFO sightings have been reported three separate times in three cities across the world within five days. The sightings were reported from Arizona, Melbourne and Manchester since last week through the weekend.
Ranulph Fiennes to attempt 'Coldest Journey on Earth'
Famed explorer will launch a six-month expedition to lead the first team on foot across Antarctica during the southern winter.
Green Tires: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Bridgestone makes fuel-efficient, low-rolling-resistance tires and leads the industry in environmental innovations. And thanks to burgeoning demand, it also makes huge truck tires for tar sands oil production and mountaintop removal mining.
Queensland Miners Agree to Compensation Plan for Damage of Dredging Works to Seagrass Beds
Queensland miners have agreed to a compensation plan for the damage their dredging work cause to seagrass beds. The compensation would be used to protect the remaining healthy beds in other areas or restore damaged ones.
UFO Photographed Shooting Beams of Light on Diamond Mine
An unidentified flying object has been spotted shooting beams of light on to an Arctic Diamond Mine in Canada, UFO Sightings Daily reported. Meanwhile, a teleporting alien was reportedly captured by a street CCTV camera.
Swan, Canning Rivers Yield 11.3 Tonnes of Rubbish
Clean up operations by agencies yield 11.3 tonnes of rubbish from Perth waterways and foreshores. More than 6 tonnes from the Swan and Canning Rivers were trash and 5 tonnes were timber and rubble from two days of clean up.
2nd Forestry Group Walks Out of Tasmania Peace Talks
Tasmania's forest peace talks are at the risk of collapsing after the Thursday walkout of a second forestry group, the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA).
Windsor Won’t Rush Super Trawler Bill in Parliament
Key independent MP Tony Windsor dashed hopes of rushing the super trawler bill in Parliament. If pushed into voting for the measure introduced just this week, Mr Windsor told ABC on Thursday that he would vote against the bill.
Scotts Miracle-Gro Busted for Illegally Using Pesticides on its Bird Seed, Falsifying Documents and Killing Wild Birds
The Scotts Miracle-Gro company has been slapped with a $4 million criminal fine, the largest ever for this type of violation, after pleading guilty back in February to illegally adding unapproved insecticides to several of its bird food lines.
Government Seeks Ban of Super Trawler from Fishing in Aussie Waters for 2 Years
The federal government is planning to ban the super trawler, Abel Tasman, from fishing in Australian waters for two years under new laws proposed the last minute by Environment Minister Tony Burke.
Anglican Archbishop Backs ACL Claim of Gay Lifestyle Being Worse Than Smoking
The furor over the remarks by Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) leader Jim Wallace that the gay lifestyle is more dangerous than smoking refuses to die.
Study Estimates Value of Tasmania Forest in Carbon Cash at $3B
A report commissioned by Tasmania's Labor-Green government valued the state's forest at almost $3 billion in carbon cash based on its wilderness' ability to store 4.4 billion tonnes of carbon.
Swordfish Impales Leg of Queensland Fisherman
A swordfish impaled the leg of a 20-year-old fisherman off the Queensland coast on Wednesday. The victim caught the fish and was hauling his catch into his boat about 190 nautical miles off the Southport Seaway.
ACT Announces Construction of Australia’s Biggest Solar Power Plant
The Australian Capital Territory announced on Wednesday the construction of the country's largest solar power plant. Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) will build and operate a 20-megawatt facility in a 50-hectare solar farm in Tuggeranong.
Report Estimates $2.5B Savings for Aussie Polluters With Link to EU Carbon Trading System
A report released Wednesday by carbon analysts RepuTex estimates savings of $2.5 billion for Australian polluters with the two new policies regarding the carbon tax announced last week by the Gillard government.
Indian Iron Ore Mines to Resume Operations After High Court Lifts Ban
At least 18 iron ore mines have been granted permission by the High Court of India on Monday to resume mining activities in Karnataka after a more than a year of suspension on environment concerns, pointing to what could mean 5 million tonnes a year of renewed production.
Queensland Seeks Ban on Tanning Salons in State
Queensland wants to ban tanning salon use in the state by the end of 2014. Queensland Health Minister Lawrence Springborg cited the increased health risks to cancer as justification for the state legislation that pushes for the prohibition on solariums.
'Bullet' UFO spotted over Turkey? [VIDEO]
A video clip of a bullet-shaped UFO was uploaded on Tuesday to YouTube, but viewers are left to interpret the filmed sighting, as the uploader did not post a description.
Anti-HIV Pill: U.S. Gives Nod to Commercial Availability of New Drug
A new HIV-suppressing pill gained the approval of the U.S. Federal and Drug Administration recently, paving the way for its commercial sale in the United States and possibly in other countries soon.
Canberra Extends Deadline to Reach Deal for Murray-Darling Basin Plan
Water Minister Tony Burke extended on Monday by two weeks consultation with four states after the deadline for the approval of the fourth blueprint for the Murray-Darling Basin plan lapsed.
Twin UFO Sightings: Strange Light Seen by 'Curiosity' in Mars, Filmed Over a Crop Circle for the First Time? [VIDEOS]
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Victoria Opens National Parks to Tourism Developments
Another classic battle between environmental groups and business interest is shaping up in Victoria which announced on Thursday the opening of its national parks to private tourism development.
Government Approves $10.4B GVK Coal Mine, Rail Project in Galilee Basin
The adage that when a door closes, another window opens appears true for Australia's mining sector BHP Billiton announced it will no longer push through with its Olympic Dam expansion project, the federal government approved the $10.4-billion coal mine and rail project of Indian firm GVK Power and Infrastructure in Galilee Project.
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