Spirit Airlines’ flight woes enter fourth day as airline likens it to ‘hurricane recovery’

Spirit Airlines passengers face another day of cancellations on Wednesday, extending the airline’s travel chaos into its fourth day.       

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Queensland records 16 new local COVID-19 cases linked to Brisbane outbreak

The west Brisbane COVID-19 outbreak has grown to at least 63 cases with a further case of the Delta variant recorded in far north Queensland.

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Former Australia Post chief executive Christine Holgate secures $1 million payout

Australia Post and Christine Holgate have issued a joint statement confirming the payout and acknowledging her “outstanding contribution” and “strong leadership”.

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NSW records 233 new local COVID-19 cases and two deaths, including a man in his 20s

NSW has recorded 233 new locally-acquired COVID-19 infections, with two deaths recorded overnight.

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Surfside condo collapse police bodycam released: ‘I can’t see!’

Surfside, Florida police bodycam video shows the first harrowing moments after the partial collapse of a condo which killed 98 people.       

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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson pardons St. Louis lawyer couple who waved guns at protesters

Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the white St. Louis couple who waved firearms at protesters last summer, were pardoned by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson.       

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Victoria records first day of zero new local COVID-19 cases in over three weeks

Victoria has recorded its first COVID-19 clean sheet in more than three weeks, with no local cases detected in the past 24 hours.

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Queensland records 17 new local COVID-19 cases, taking Brisbane outbreak to 63

The west Brisbane COVID-19 outbreak has grown to at least 63 cases with a further case of the Delta variant recorded in far north Queensland.

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Choreographer JaQuel Knight, Logitech partner to help BIPOC dance creators copyright their moves

World-renowned dancer JaQuel Knight has partnered with Logitech to help BIPOC dance creators secure copyright of their choreography,       

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There’s a ‘dead zone’ in the Gulf of Mexico this summer that’s bigger than Connecticut

A region of oxygen-depleted water off the Louisiana and Texas coasts that’s harmful to sea life is larger-than-average this summer.       

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Operation COVID Shield: National vaccine plan proposes drive-through clinics within months

Pilot programs will be rolled out in September and car-based clinics will operate from October, according to the national vaccine campaign plan ‘Operation COVID Shield’.

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NYC will have the first government-issued vaccine mandate in the US. Here’s what we know.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio just mandated proof of vaccination for indoor restaurants, gyms and performance venues. Here’s how that will work.       

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Poison Hemlock: Deadly invasive species rapidly spreading across the US

Poison hemlock is a toxic invasive species that has been quickly spreading around the U.S. The entire plant is poisonous and can be deadly if eaten.       

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National COVID-19 vaccine plan proposes drive-through clinics within months

Pilot programs will be rolled out in September and car-based clinics will operate from October, according to the national vaccine campaign plan ‘Operation COVID Shield’.

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Yes, your deodorant, sun block and bug spray are polluting the air

The personal care products that you slather on each day are responsible for a significant amount of the smog that plagues cities.       

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The Australians still recovering from the Beirut port explosion one year on

On 4 August 2020, Lebanon’s capital was devastated by one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. Some of the Australians who witnessed it say they, and…

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