US deaths are down and life expectancy is up, but improvements are slowing
U.S. life expectancy jumped last year, and preliminary data suggests there may be another — much smaller — improvement this ...
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Tourism officials meet, greet tourists
The “meet and greet” initiative is being conducted across the country by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
Regional trail closed near Sooke after tree falls across trestle
Part of the Galloping Goose Regional Trail near Sooke was closed on Wednesday after high winds toppled a tree across a ...
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Weather worries weigh on Victoria’s farm sector
Dry seasonal conditions are increasingly weighing on sentiment, with more than half of the state’s farmers (54 per cent) ...
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Scholar of the Week: Twin Falls High School's Victoria Hardcastle
Victoria Hardcastle has overcome her mental health challenges and has been able to thrive at Twin Falls High School. She is a shining example to her peers that with perseverance, you can accomplish ...
The misguided war on masculinity: Why Premier Jacinta Allan's approach to combating gendered violence in Victoria falls way short
If one were feeling charitable, they might argue that the Victorian government’s Respectful Relationships initiative, ...
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Coroner rules Patrick Crawford (15) was shot dead by British soldier
THE family of a West Belfast schoolboy who was shot dead in 1975 say they finally have truth and justice, after a coroner ...
Africa's most 'beautiful train journey' spanning 3,500 miles and crossing 5 countries
The luxury train accommodates just 70 passengers, spread across three suite classes, with prices starting at £12,000.
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Fire threat high despite cool relief as states swelter
Temperatures are starting to ease after a blast of heat sent the mercury soaring past 45C in parts of Victoria, NSW, ...
Relief from heatwave on the way in some parts of Australia after temperatures hit 45C
Relief is slowly arriving for some sunbaked Australians after several states sweated through one of the hottest December days ...
Downpour douses Brisbane but fire threat high across country
The weather bureau has warned residents in the Queensland’s south-east to prepare for more falls in the coming days.
Surrey woman killed by falling tree branch during windstorm on B.C.’s south coast
Environment Canada issued a wind warning for Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, Victoria, East and West Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands.