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Archive for January 12th, 2024
Ex-NT deputy chief minister to retire from politics
Former Northern Territory deputy chief minister Nicole Manison will not contest the August election after two tilts at the top job failed. January 12, 2024 The Northern Territory’s former deputy chief minister is set to step down. Member for Wanguri Nicole Manison says she has made a “difficult decision” and will not run in the […]
Birds drop from trees as temperatures soar in outback
Marble Bar has sweltered through a scorching four-week stretch of daily maximum temperatures above 41C that has caused heat-exhausted birds to drop from trees. January 12, 2024 One of Australia’s hottest towns has sweltered through a brutal four-week stretch of daily maximum temperatures above 41C that has caused birds to fall from trees. The temperature […]
Endangered numbats feel the heat of climate change
Endangered native numbats are under increasing pressure from climate change, with a new study revealing the furry predators overheat when the temperature soars. January 12, 2024 Global warming is impacting an unusual and endangered marsupial’s ability to hunt for food using its incredibly long tongue, a study has found. There are only about 2000 numbats […]