Kalgoorlie used a $10,000 grant to plant saplings and stabilise mine waste in the 1970s; 3,500 hectares of forest still shield the city today

For years, dust storms were part of everyday life in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. When the wind picked up, the outback mining city could disappear under choking clouds of red and grey dust, forcing people indoors and bringing the town to a standstill.Today, that problem is a fraction of what it once was. Thanks to a long-running greening…

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    Byju Raveendran reacts to Singapore court order: ‘Cannot allow false & one-sided narrative to go uncontested’ – read full statement

    Reacting to a Singapore court’s decision against him, Byju’s founder Byju Raveendran said, “I am disappointed that the recent Singapore court matter has been pursued and reported in a manner that creates a misleading impression about me.”Byju Raveendran, the founder of failed edtech firm Byju’s, has been handed a six-month jail sentence by a Singapore…

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    Russia Ukraine War: Watch: Russia’s Tuapse refinery on fire after Ukraine strikes; two ships struck in Crimea

    Videos show Russia’s Tuapse refinery burning after Ukraine intensified strikes. In a series of fresh strikes in the war that began four years ago, Ukraine intensified pressure along the Black Sea front by targeting Russian military and energy infrastructure. Russia’s defence ministry claimed its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 112 Ukrainian drones overnight.GUR, Kyiv’s…

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    Zack Snyder shares old shot from ‘Wonder Woman 1854’; sparks debate about DC universe future

    ‘Wonder Woman 1854’ was another one of Zack Snyder’s big projects in the DC Superhero Universe timeline. The director and the film recently made headlines again after he shared a never-before-seen BTS shot from the sets of the film, specifically relating to a story that never made the final film’s cut. Zack Snyder posts old…

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    World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen suffers first classical chess defeat since table-slam outburst against D Gukesh | Chess News

    Magnus Carlsen’s table-slam outburst against D Gukesh in Norway Chess 2025 (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: World No. 1 and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen suffered his first classical chess defeat in almost a year after losing to Jorden van Foreest at the TePe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament 2026 in Malmo on Monday. Carlsen, who rarely…

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      ADB to maintain private sector funding pace in India, eyes $1 billion support in 2026

      India remains the largest market for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) private sector operations, with the multilateral lender expecting to provide about $1 billion in direct financing this year for projects aligned with the country’s development priorities, according to PTI.The planned support follows a year in which ADB channelled over $2 billion to India’s private…

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      Indian Jazz musician Pritesh Walia released from ICE custody after 14 days: ‘When you are sitting in a detention facility, the world feels very small’

      Indian musician Pritesh Walia shares his experience of ICE detention for 14 days and thanks the music fraternity for rallying behind his release. Jazz musician Pritesh Walia, who was arrested by ICE for alleged visa overstay, released a video announcing that he was back home on bond while his immigration case was still going on….

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      ‘Second Case of Seetharam’ OTT release: When and where to stream Vijay Raghavendra’s Kannada crime thriller | Kannada Movie News

      Get ready for a gripping ride as Inspector Seetharam makes his triumphant return in ‘Second Case of Seetharam’, a chilling crime thriller that graced theaters on February 20, 2026. Following its thrilling theatrical experience, fans can now catch this Vijay Raghavendra-led intrigue exclusively on Amazon Prime Video starting April 17, available in a variety of…

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      ‘Sigma’ release date officially announced; Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut to hit screens on July 31 | Tamil Movie News

      The upcoming action thriller ‘Sigma’ has become one of the most talked-about Tamil films among cinema fans. Directed by Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay in his debut outing, the movie stars Sundeep Kishan in the lead role. The film has music composed by S. Thaman. Apart from Sundeep Kishan, the movie also stars Raju Sundaram, Sampath…

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