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Federal govt to investigate whether mns of dollars handed to oil
and gas companies are 'valid and legal'
ABC News, 19 Feb 2024 21:54Z
The federal govt has faced questioning over whether mns of
dollars of public funds that have been handed to oil and gas companies
are "valid and legal".



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World Oil Statistics
The world consumes 35,442,913,090 barrels of oil as of the year 2016,
equivalent to 97,103,871 barrels per day. · Global oil consumption per
capita is 5 barrels ...
Oil Reserves: 1,650,585,140,000
Oil Consumption: 35,442,913,090
Reserves/Consumption: 47 <== years left i.e. 2016+47 == 2063
-- Worldometer

Dry weather delays Christmas Island crab migration
ABC News, 19 Feb 2024 21:53Z
Authorities say "exceptionally dry" conditions have put a dampener on
this season's migration, which normally sees the mass of red crabs
blocking traffic.

[Tree House!]
Manufacturer unveils prototype for world's first home that acts like a tree and can withstand extreme weather -- here's ...
The Cool Down, 19 Feb 2024 20:12Z
Partanna Global, a manufacturer of carbon-negative concrete, has just
unveiled a climate-resilient prototype house that claims to remove carbon
straight...

Santa Barbara evacuates as California cities see rare tornado warning
The Independent, 19 Feb 2024 22:10Z

Former climate researcher says switch to data science was an "adventure"
Marketplace.org, 19 Feb 2024 22:07Z
In an ever-changing job market, sometimes your career takes an unexpected
turn. Data scientist Grace Kim says her career has been a "winding road with
ups...

US to add 36.4GW of new solar generation capacity in 2024, 58% of all
capacity additions
PVTech, 19 Feb 2024 11:42Z

Passing Stars Altered Earth's Orbit Millions Of Years Ago, Finds Study
NDTV, 19 Feb 2024 12:41Z

Astronomers Narrow Down Where "Planet Nine" Could Be Hiding
IFLScience, 19 Feb 2024 14:41Z

WikiLeaks founder Assange may be near the end of his long fight to stay out
of the US
ABC News, 19 Feb 2024 15:39Z

What Does It Matter To Floridians If Florida Goes Underwater Anyway?
CleanTechnica, 17 Feb 2024

Middle River bridge to close permanently, electric aircraft visits
The News Leader, 19 Feb 2024 09:38Z

[Are We There Yet!]
Green hydrogen supply chain 'not there yet' as $300 mn coal alternative
starts pumping out power
ABC Illawarra, 19 Feb 2024 16:14Z
EnergyAustralia says meeting its green hydrogen target for a new gas
power plant in NSW is becoming more challenging.

Amid the rental squeeze, this community is 'thinking outside the square' for
dwellings
ABC North and West SA, 19 Feb 2024 17:13Z
The rental crisis is so dire in this South Australian town, a local
real estate agent is asking the community to get creative to help add
stock to the market.

'So many ways you can be tripped up in Antarctica': Polar research delayed
after COVID strikes
ABC News, 19 Feb 2024 17:13Z
Researchers from the Australian Antarctic Division have completed one
of the most ambitious expeditions since the 1960s, but the world's ice
remains locked deep in the frozen continent.

At least 49 people have been killed in the largest PNG Highlands 'massacre'
in recent history. Here's what we know
ABC News, 19 Feb 2024 10:11Z
Dozens of people have been killed in a clash between tribes in Papua
New Guinea's Highlands that's been described as an "ambush".

When the PNG PM appeared with 26 colleagues by his side, there was a
clear message
ABC News, 11 Jan 2024 20:41Z
Social and political tensions were rising across Papua New Guinea, then
police went on strike and the streets ignited with deadly unrest, but
the prime minister is claiming it was "political influence" that lit
the match.

Hired gunmen, bush axe attacks and smuggled ammo: Why this PNG community
turned on each other
ABC News, 11 Sep 2023 19:24Z
With a seemingly endless supply of guns, money and young men willing to
act as mercenaries, tribal fighting in PNG has become akin to guerilla
warfare.

RSPCA appeals for tougher laws after animals were found in 'horrific'
conditions
ABC News, 19 Feb 2024 09:10Z
Two women have been convicted of animal welfare offences after more
than 100 animals were found "living in squalor" at a property in South
Australia's Mid North. The RSPCA has appealed for the govt to
strengthen animal welfare laws.

Russian forces claim control of coke plant in Avdiivka, resulting in biggest
battlefield gain in 9 months
ABC News, 19 Feb 2024 11:09Z
The coke plant was claimed after Russian forces took over the Ukrainian
city of Avdiivka on Sun.

Israel vows to 'finish the job' in Gaza as war cabinet member threatens
Ramadan deadline for Rafah
ABC News, 19 Feb 2024 10:10Z
Israel is continuing to telegraph a ground offensive in Rafah, where
more than half of Gaza's 2.3 mn Palestinians have sought refuge
since the beginning of the conflict.