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Email ABC Capricornia By Alice Roberts and Jacquie Mackay Updated December 07, 2018 08:49:59 Photo: Queensland's recent heatwave has not been good news for the state's koala population. (ABC News) Related Story: Deepwater residents find homes safe amid charred wasteland Related Story: Rare truffle-eating marsupial crucial to Queensland's ecosystem declines by 70 per cent Related Story: Life will go on for bushfire-ravaged bushland Related Story: 'You just have to put your hand up': The volunteer firies who drop everything to help Map: Eungella 4757 Queensland's koalas have fallen victim to the recent heatwave and bushfires with wildlife rescuers reporting a spike in calls to help. Key pointsThere has been an increase in calls to wildlife carers to help distressed koalasA researcher fears there will be a long-term negative impact on koala numbersThe stress of extreme conditions caused by heatwave can also cause disease in the animals And one koala expert from … [Read more...] about Koalas in trouble after Queensland’s bushfires and heatwave, expert warns

The 67-year-old accused rapist and former powerhouse Hollywood producer – who was in court for a new bail hearing – has suffered from type 2 diabetes, back issues and other health problems that have been in free fall since his arrest, sources said, which caused his troubling recent look. Weinstein looked worse for wear during the court appearance. Picture: Scott Heins/Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP Weinstein’s health problems paved the way for him to be allowed to wear a modified monitoring device while he’s out on bail awaiting trial on sex charges – and the gadget was at the heart of Friday’s hearing. Weinstein – who had a handler help prop him up as he entered the courtroom – was originally outfitted with a regular ankle bracelet, but because of his health issues, bail bondsman Ira Judelson swapped it for a two-part device. The new device includes a slimmer ankle bracelet with a separate signalling component. The original device is not … [Read more...] about Harvey Weinstein’s recent shocking appearance explained

Even though the economy is in the grip of a slowdown, some segments are chugging along at a fast clip. ET Wealth studies the conflicting trends in India's consumption story.1. Occupancy at hotels is rising steadilyIndia's hospitality industry is booming, with high-end resorts and hotels reporting healthy room occupancy. Years Room occupancy rate (%) 2013-14 58.4 2014-15 59.8 2015-16 63.3 2016-17 64.8 2017-18 65.7 2018-19 66.7 Source: Hotelivate Research2. More smartphones being shipped inThe leading smartphone brands in the country are clocking sales at a healthy clip, buoyed by rising online purchases.Source: Source: IDC3. More footfall, occupancy in multiplexesAudiences are flocking in droves to multiplex theatres to catch the latest movies, leading to healthy box office collections.Source: ICICI Direct4. New car brands have arrived with a bangMG Hector had to stop taking bookings after clocking 21,000 units after launch. Kia Seltos has surpassed sales of established … [Read more...] about 10 charts that explain India’s conflicting consumption story

        The fire tragedy at north’s Anaj Mandi on Sunday, which claimed 43 lives, has once again highlighted the lapses in enforcement of existing norms by various government agencies, especially the North Delhi Municipal Corporation. The incident has led to a blame game between the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre and the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government.Here are some of the major lapses which led to the tragedy. First, the building was located in a residential locality where mixed land use (MLU) was permitted. As per the MLU norms, commercial activity is permitted only on the ground floor and the remaining floors should be used for residential purpose. Second, the industrial unit were operating without licence from either the municipal corporation or the Delhi government. Third, industrial units, especially polluting industries, are not permitted in residential areas. Fourth, the building didn’t have a No Objection Certificate from the Delhi … [Read more...] about Delhi fire: An explainer on why govt agencies are blaming each other

Ms Collis is among 28 female finalists from Australia vying for a spot to represent their country in the 68th Miss Universe pageant, taking place in South Korea — with the Australian national final held in Melbourne on June 27. “I don’t think people really understand what goes into it and just how much you have to prepare not only physically but mentally too for a competition like this,” the 25-year-old model told news.com.au “But it’s an amazing platform to celebrate women in all shapes, sizes, and forms — and to help create opportunities.” Miss Universe Victorian finalists (l-r) Pria Serrao, Brooke McAuley, Tyra McNeil, Eleanor Baillieu, Marijana Radmanovik, Danielle Collis and Ariel Russell. Picture: Wayne Taylor.Source:News Corp Australia TRAINING Every day for the past six months leading into the Australian final, Ms Collis, together with her six fellow Victorian contestants, have been doing a strenuous, “amped-up … [Read more...] about Unique training regimen behind the Miss Universe bodies