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Space agency confirms rocket remains in SpaceX's sheep paddock

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The Australian Space Agency has confirmed debris found in SpaceX’s NSW Snow Mountains. Key points: Three pieces of debris have so far been found The residents of the Snowy Mountains have been notified that more pieces can be found People were told to call the hotline if they found more Three pieces of space junk have so far been found in the region, which is thought to be the largest piece found in Australia since 1979. Two sections were examined by technical experts from the Australian Space Agency and NSW Police on Saturday. Police have since confirmed that they are also aware of a third piece found in the area. This space debris is estimated to be three meters long. ( ABC South East NSW: Adriane Reardon ) Authorities believe the space debris belongs to SpaceX but have been waiting for confirmation. “The agency has confirmed the debris is from the SpaceX mission and continues to engage with our US counterparts, as well as other parts of the Commonwealth and local authorities as appr

Qantas, Virgin apologize as Australia flight delays hit all-time high

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Flights leaving Broome have the highest percentage of delays in the country amid the worst national figures recorded since data on delays began to be collected. Key points: Nearly 70 percent of flights between Broome and Perth were delayed last month None of the fourteen flights operated by Virgin Australia’s main line leave the airport on time Broome Shire president says the delay affects tourists and locals alike The Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) monthly report measures flight delays and cancellations along routes in Australia with 8,000 passengers or more per month. The latest edition of statistics compiled from June found a little over 30 percent of flights from Broome to Perth depart on time — the highest percentage of delays for any route in the country. The figure was less than half the national average of 62 percent for the month, which the report said was the worst figure recorded “since recording began in November 2003”. Virgin Australia’s

Why Australian Boxing Coaches Let Muslim Boxers Skip Training

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“Some people think [Muslim] women shouldn’t box but mostly just support,” the 26-year-old said. “They saw that I was very passionate about boxing. This is what I like to do. I don’t care what they think. This is my life.” And what if someone does not support? “I would say, ‘Anything to say’?” he laughed. “Then ‘whack!’” Juggling his faith along with his love of boxing has become a problem, especially during Ramadan when Muslims cannot drink or eat between sunrise and sunset. “I really believe in my beliefs, so it’s not something I can avoid,” he said. “I made sure I did my prayer. It’s something I can’t do. Just like Ramadan. Due to Ramadan, I couldn’t do camp in Sheffield. There’s no point in me leaving. “Training in Ramadan is very tough. You practice before you start fasting. Then you go to the gym [at night] one hour after you eat. You are hungry but you have to control your cravings with food because you can’t eat too much, especially if you have comp. “It was diffic

NRL 2022: Whisper Transfers; Ben hunts for the future; Gold Coast Titans bid; Martin Taupau, Manly, Sea Eagles, news, updates

Maroons star Ben Hunt has no shortage of suitors amid reports that the Gold Coast Titans are ready to launch a bold bid for his services. News Corporation revealed that the Titans were considering a game to lure the Dragon captain north from the 2023 season. The Titans are believed to be one of six clubs trying to secure Hunt’s services from at least the 2024 campaign. Stream every match from every round of the Telstra 2022 NRL Premiership Season Live & Ad-Free During Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now > FURTHER NRL NEWS ‘DONE 100’: Keary rooster star confession reveals NRL’s big hip-drop problem ‘AT A TIPPING POINT’: Knight at a crossroads, O’Brien feels running a ‘soft ship’ STADIUM WARS: $800 million threat from NRL to NSW government over stadium funding backflip But given he won’t be out of contract with the Dragons until the end of next season, the Titans will have to wait until November 1 to make an official offer. It was reported last week that Hunt w

Beyonce REMOVES Kelis samples from her song after Milkshake artist accuses singer of 'theft'

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Beyonce has apparently removed a sample of Kelis’ 2003 song Milkshake from her song Energy, following Kelis’ criticism of the sample. The song Energy – from Beyonce’s latest album Renaissance, 40 – was revised on Tidal and Apple on Tuesday, according to Rolling Stone. At one point, the fault fell on Tidal, with only isolated vocals showing and nearly two minutes of silence. According to Entertainment Weekly, the version of Energy featuring the Kelis sample remains the same on the Spotify version as of Tuesday. Latest: Beyonce, 40, has removed a sample of Kelis’ 2003 song Milkshake from her song Energy, following criticism from Kelis, 42, of the sample. The 2003 hit of Kelis was written by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo (formerly known as The Neptunes), both of whom were credited on Beyonce’s tracks, although Kelis was not. Beyonce’s website shows that the samples used on the song were interpolated, changing the existing sound for the new song. Kelis last week accused Bey

With more farms getting the 'sustainable' label, do the labels really matter?

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Demand for food-bearing labels like ‘organic’ or ‘sustainable’ is soaring, but some growers question whether the name is really worth the pain. While some industry groups say that labels help consumers make choices, and getting the right credentials can offer manufacturers a valuable point of difference, others worry that the labels present a barrier to those wishing to adopt some of the practices associated with them. Consumers push the urge, but when they buy organic, natural, regenerative or conventional agricultural products, do they really know what that means? Stay out of the label box Labels such as “certified organic” require farmers to meet certain production standards, which can limit chemical use and regulate farm management. Herders Peter and Nikki Thompson use mostly natural practices such as multi-species planting and reduced input use on their 4,000 hectare Echo Hills property, 80 kilometers northeast of Rome in Queensland. But they haven’t found a label that reflects th

Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins looks almost unrecognizable on the cover of Ralph magazine that reappears

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Images of Jennifer Hawkins looking almost unrecognizable early in her modeling career have had fans scratching their heads. This week, the cover image of Jennifer’s 2004 Ralph magazine resurfaced on the Instagram influencer watchdog account Celeb Spellcheck. The lewd photo was taken months after Jennifer won the prestigious Miss Universe pageant, and shows the blonde posing suggestively in a skimpy red bikini. The cover of Jennifer Hawkins’ 2004 Ralph magazine has resurfaced online, prompting fans to comment on how different Miss Universe Australia looked at the start of her career. Pictured is the cover of Jennifer’s 2004 Ralph Many users commented on how different Jennifer looks, with one caption: ‘Wow Jen Hawkins is unrecognizable!’ ‘It doesn’t even look like her’, another user agreed, while another added: ‘It can’t be Jennifer Hawkins – really?!’ At the time of her Ralph shoot, Jennifer wore pencil-thin eyebrows and had lips that looked much thinner. The raunchy