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Archive for February, 2021
Fight over NT mine’s environmental bond
The Northern Territory government is facing a legal challenge after it lowered the environmental security bond paid by a massive lead and zinc mine. February 15, 2020 Traditional owners have launched legal action against the Northern Territory government after it slashed the environmental security bond paid by a massive lead and zinc mine. Borroloola community […]
US Marine in Darwin infected with COVID
A US military serviceman has tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in the Northern Territory to join the 2021 Marine Rotational Force in Darwin. February 14, 2021 A US military serviceman in the Northern Territory has tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving to join the Marine Rotational Force in Darwin. The 21-year-old was diagnosed with […]
Darwin protest over detained refugees
Supporters of 15 refugees detained in a compound at Darwin airport have gathered to protest the group’s treatment and demand their release. February 13, 2021 About 200 protesters have gathered in Darwin to demand the release of refugees detained in a compound at the city’s airport for a year. Supporters of the 15 say they […]
Scientists use AI to help save coral reefs
Australia’s tropical marine research agency is set to use cloud computing and artificial intelligence to better understand and conserve threatened coral reefs. February 13, 2021 Australia’s tropical marine research agency is turbocharging facial recognition technology to analyse coral reef survey photos in a bid to keep pace with the rapid change in the threatened environments. […]
NT declares Greater Melbourne a hotspot
The Northern Territory has declared Greater Melbourne a COVID-19 hotspot as a virus cluster linked to the quarantine hotel grows to 13. February 12, 2021 The Northern Territory has declared Greater Melbourne a COVID-19 hotspot as a virus cluster linked to the quarantine hotel continues to grow. The outbreak, connected to the Holiday Inn at […]
SA closes border to travellers from Vic
South Australia will lock out all people travelling from Victoria from midnight on Friday as a growing COVID-19 outbreak forces the state into lockdown. February 12, 2021 South Australia will lock out all people travelling from Victoria as a growing COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne forces the state into lockdown. The outbreak – linked to the […]
NT bans nebulisers at COVID-19 quarantine centres
Nebulisers have been banned at NT quarantine facilities as a COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne suspected to have been caused by the device continues to grow. February 11, 2021 The Northern Territory has banned the use of nebulisers at quarantine facilities as a Victorian COVID-19 outbreak suspected to have been caused by the medical device continues […]
NT declares new Melbourne hotel virus hotspot
The Northern Territory has declared Melbourne Airport’s Holiday Inn a COVID-19 hotspot as a virus cluster linked to the quarantine hotel continues to grow. February 10, 2021 The Northern Territory has declared Melbourne Airport’s Holiday Inn a COVID-19 hotspot as a cluster linked to the quarantine hotel grows by two. Another worker and former guest of […]
NT declares new Melbourne virus hotspot
The Northern Territory has declared another Melbourne suburb a COVID-19 hotspot as a virus cluster linked to a quarantine hotel continues to grow. February 10, 2021 The Northern Territory has declared another Melbourne suburb a COVID-19 hotspot as a cluster linked to a Victorian quarantine hotel continues to grow. Sunbury was added to the list […]
Medical drones set to take off in Top End
Northern Territory scientists are studying if drones can deliver medical supplies and collect pathology samples from the Top End’s 80 remote health clinics. February 9, 2021 Scientists have teamed up with the Northern Territory government to investigate if drones can help deliver health care in remote communities. It’s hoped drones will also be able to […]
NT declares three new Melbourne hotspots
The Northern Territory has declared three Melbourne suburbs COVID-19 hotspots after a second quarantine worker was diagnosed with the virus. February 8, 2020 The Northern Territory has declared three Melbourne suburbs COVID-19 hotspots after a second hotel quarantine worker contracted the virus in less than a week. The woman tested positive after her shift on […]
NT mine slammed over environmental issues
Environmental mismanagement at the McArthur River Mine could have a devastating impact on a remote Northern Territory Indigenous community, researchers say. February 8, 2020 Acidic waste rock and a leaking dam at a massive Northern Territory mine could have a devastating impact on a remote Indigenous community and the local environment, a report has found. […]
Heartbreak as bushfire destroys sanctuary
As an out-of-control bushfire raced across the Perth Hills, disabled zoologist Claire Stratford rushed to save her animals before the blaze destroyed her home. February 6, 2021 When zoologist Claire Stratford lost her dream job at Perth Zoo due to disability a decade ago, her rural home and the animal refuge she built became her […]
NT revokes hotspots in Perth, parts of WA
The Northern Territory has revoked its COVID-19 hotspot declaration for Perth and part of Western Australia’s southwest. February 5, 2021 The Northern Territory has cancelled its COVID-19 hotspot declaration for Perth and parts of southern Western Australia. Perth and the Peel and South West regions were added to the hotpot list after the areas went […]
NT declares 10 Melbourne suburbs hotspots
The Northern Territory has declared 10 Melbourne suburbs COVID-19 hotspots after a quarantine worker linked to the Australian Open was diagnosed with the virus. February 4, 2020 The Northern Territory has declared parts of Melbourne as COVID-19 hotspots after a hotel quarantine worker linked to the Australian Open tested positive for the virus. The 26-year-old […]
Homes lost in WA bushfire revised up to 81
The number of homes lost to a bushfire in Perth’s northeast has been revised up to 81 as firefighters battle the blaze in gusty winds for the fourth day. February 4, 2020 The number of homes destroyed by an out-of-control bushfire in Perth’s northeast has been revised up to more than 80 as firefighters battle […]
Animals find WA bushfire refuge in stables
Perth’s premier thoroughbred auction house has flung open its stable doors to homeless animals following the devastating bushfires in the city’s northeast. February 4, 2020 Perth’s premier thoroughbred auction house has become a Noah’s Ark following devastating bushfires that have destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundreds of rural properties to be evacuated. The massive […]
Air tankers save homes from WA bushfire
Strong winds are set to again test firefighters battling a blaze in Perth’s northeast after air tankers saved more homes from burning overnight. February 4, 2020 An out-of-control bushfire in Perth’s northeastern suburbs has been stopped from claiming more homes overnight, but strong winds are set to test firefighters for the fourth day. The massive […]
Perth bushfire flares as 71 homes lost
Gusty winds are pushing an out-of-control Perth bushfire that’s destroyed more than 70 homes towards suburbs in the city’s northeast. February 3, 2020 An out-of-control bushfire in Perth’s northeast has destroyed more than 70 homes, with residents to the north of the blaze told to evacuate as southerly winds whip up. The massive blaze with […]
More than 50 homes lost in Perth bushfire
A bushfire raging across Perth’s northeast has destroyed 56 homes, with authorities checking if lives have been lost in one badly hit area. February 2, 2021 An out-of-control bushfire burning in Perth’s northeastern suburbs has destroyed 56 homes, with authorities checking if lives have been lost in one badly hit area. The massive blaze with […]
NT declares Perth, parts of WA hotspots
The Northern Territory has declared Perth and part of WA’s southwest COVID-19 hotspots amid fears after a quarantine facility security guard became infected. February 1, 2021 The Northern Territory has declared parts of Western Australia COVID-19 hotspots and revoked restrictions on Sydney’s western suburbs. Perth, and WA’s Peel region and South West were added to the […]