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Body found in Hume Dam after four-day search

A body believed to be a missing 64-year-old swimmer has been recovered from Hume Dam in NSW. The multi-agency search spanned the Christmas period. Read the full story.

Lithium battery truck fire shuts major NSW highway

A truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries caught fire near Yass, closing the Hume Highway for hours. Toxic vapour risk prompted a 700m exclusion zone. Read the latest on the disruption.

War Plane Crash North of Brisbane, Pilot Rescued

A historic military aircraft crashed in bushland near North Pine Dam. Emergency services responded, airlifting one patient to hospital in a stable condition. Read the latest updates.

London judge rules BHP liable for Brazil dam disaster

A London judge has ruled BHP Group liable for the 2015 Samarco dam collapse in Brazil, a disaster that killed 19 and caused widespread environmental devastation. Explore the full story and implications.

UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

Search continues for missing swimmer at Callide Dam

Emergency services launch major search operation after swimmer disappears in Queensland's Callide Dam, with police divers and rescue teams combing the waters for signs of the missing individual.

Youth Power Klamath River's Historic Restoration

Discover how young volunteers are transforming the Klamath River ecosystem in America's most ambitious dam removal project, creating new habitats for salmon and healing tribal lands.

Dying paedophile's shocking final wish revealed

Convicted child sex offender Daniel Hume made a controversial dying wish from his hospital bed in New South Wales, revealing his unrepentant stance and raising serious questions about offender rehabilitation.

Girl, 11, killed in NSW dam car tragedy

Heartbreaking new details emerge after an 11-year-old girl, identified as Lylah Baker, was killed when her mother's car left the road and rolled down a dam embankment near Tenterfield, NSW. The community is in mourning.

Ethiopia Bans Petrol Cars for Electric Future

Ethiopia is making a radical shift, banning petrol and diesel car imports to power its electric future with abundant renewable energy from its mega-dams. Discover how this bold move is reshaping transport and energy policy.

Jane Hume on rebuilding trust in the Liberal Party

Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume speaks candidly about the Liberal Party's path to redemption, internal reforms, and reconnecting with disillusioned voters in a revealing Australian Politics podcast.

World Bank Drops Mozambique's $5bn Hydroelectric Dam

The World Bank withdraws financial backing from Mozambique's controversial $5bn Mphanda Nkuwa hydroelectric dam, citing environmental and social impact concerns. A major blow for the nation's energy ambitions.

Hume's Super Split Bill Targets Motherhood Penalty

A radical new proposal from Senator Jane Hume could revolutionise retirement savings for couples, allowing tax-free superannuation splits to address the financial gender gap exacerbated by motherhood.

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