Federal government formally declares Southern Ocean offshore wind zone
In short: A 1,030-square-kilometre zone has been declared for the Southern Ocean off the coast of Warrnambool and Port Fairy.It is a fifth of the size of the…
UK weather: Met Office warns of freezing fog, rain & brisk wind after temps plunged to -4C as 40 flood warnings in place
THE Met Office has warned freezing fog, heavy downpours and brisk winds are on the way after the mercury plunged to -4C. It comes after…
Teachers reveal the most naughtiest named kids in their classes and how parents wind them up with ‘unique’ spellings
DECIDING on a baby name is never easy, with relative giving their unwanted opinions and endless options to choose from. If you are welcoming a…
Rapid adoption of wind farms in WA’s Goldfields a sign of resource sector’s embrace of renewables
In short: WA's Goldfields is on the frontline of the mining industry's embrace of renewable energy to lower emissionsThis week massive wind turbine blades were…
WA government-owned Synergy approaches farmers over possible wind farm in Scott River
In short: Synergy is looking into putting a wind farm on agricultural land in WA's South West.Farmers have been approached to see if they would accommodate…
Rejected offshore wind project in Melbourne’s south-east prompts calls for legal overhaul
In short: The federal government rejected a Victorian proposal for an offshore wind farm on the grounds that it would harm wetlands and marine wildlife.Advocates say federal…
Space shuttle Endeavour giant fuel tank is installed in L.A.
Space shuttle Endeavour’s giant orange fuel tank that propelled astronauts into space on more than two dozen missions was lifted by crane on its final…
Terrified passengers describe a “loud pop” and “rushing wind” after panel separates from plane mid-flight
1 of 2 | An Alaska Air passenger jetliner on the runway at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 04 April 2016. Officials…
UK weather: Brits brace for New Year’s washout with ‘wintry’ showers & wind after 70mph Storm Gerrit brings -6C chill
BRITS are bracing for a New Year's weekend washout with "wintry" showers as Storm Gerrit wreaks havoc. The UK was battered by 70mph wind and…