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Paralympics Chief Hopes For Full Stadiums And Extensive TV Coverage In Paris

International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons has told AFP he hopes the Paralympics in Paris will take place in full stadiums and predicted the TV coverage would be the most extensive in history.

International Business Times

Betty Hale obituary

Other lives: Journalist who interviewed stars of the 60s for Fab 208 magazine

The Guardian - UK

$569m Hunter Valley wind farm whirls into action after gust of approval

It is the largest wind farm in Hunter Valley to gain approval.

Newcastle Herald

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Unless Israel changes course, it could be legally culpable for mass starvation

Gaza is on the brink of famine. If the US and UK fail to use every possible lever to stop the catastrophe, they will be complicit

The Guardian - US

Famine by February: How bad is Gaza’s hunger crisis under Israeli attacks?

A UN-backed report has recorded mounting starvation in Gaza while aid remains restricted.

Al Jazeera

Entire Gaza population facing hunger crisis, famine risk: UN-backed report

The proportion of households affected by acute food insecurity is largest ever recorded globally, the report says.

Al Jazeera

Don’t invoke UAPA in Telangana, repeal it: Forum against Suppression

New Telangana govt must repeal UAPA & withdraw cases against social activists & people's orgs. Leaders from CPI (M), ex-CIC, TJS, CPI (ML) ND, P.O.W, R.S.V, Veekshanam & others discussed ways govt applies UAPA & IPC against people's leaders. Arrest of 'Bharat Bachao' leaders condemned.

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Why Special and Local Laws also need to be reformed

Reforms to Indian criminal laws have become a causa celebre. Bills tabled recently amend the IPC, CrPC and IEA, but overlook SLLs, which are key to the criminal justice system. 39.9% of cognisable offences registered in 2021 were under SLLs. SLLs have given rise to debates on state power of…

The Hindu

Athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete at 2024 Paris Paralympics

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Paris Paralympics in 2024 under a neutral flag, after sports officials voted against an outright ban.

Radio France Internationale

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 584

As the war enters its 584th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Honkai Star Rail 1.4 banners and version update overview

The Honkai Star Rail 1.4 banners include a Seele rerun and two new 5-star characters, with a fresh 4-star character as well

USA Today Sports Media Group

Russian athletes allowed to compete as neutrals at next year’s Paralympics

The decision was taken at the IPC’s General Assembly in Bahrain on Friday.

The Independent UK

Russia is set to avoid a full ban from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris

Russia appears to have avoided a full ban from next year’s Paralympics in Paris after the International Paralympic Committee’s members voted against suspending the country's membership

The Independent UK

Byron’s proposed 60-day Airbnb cap unlikely to come into effect until next year despite housing crisis

If approved by NSW government, it will apply only to Byron and not other councils struggling amid the statewide housing shortage

The Guardian - AU

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'Extremely detrimental': council joins fight against quarry expansion

'It will destroy that village and community'.

The Hindu

Explained | Sedition ‘repealed’, death penalty for mob lynching: the new Bills to overhaul criminal laws

We examine the three new criminal law bills introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11, which seek to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860; the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

Newcastle Herald

'Ready for another fight': appeal on Martins Creek Quarry expansion

A controversial expansion to the Martins Creek Quarry could be back on the table after Daracon filed an appeal with the NSW Land and Environment Court.

AAP

Court backs green light on Narrabri coal mine expansion

Climate activists say a court's decision to dismiss their bid to stop Whitehaven's Narrabri coal mine expansion was "out of step with community expectations".

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Edgy or insensitive? The Paralympics TikTok account sparks a debate

People are slamming the account for what they see as mocking Para athletes. But those behind it, and some featured on it, say it's an important tool for increasing visibility and understanding.

Radio France Internationale

Paralympics chief hails unity on ban of Russian and Belarusian competitors

International Paralympics Committee (IPC) supremo Andrew Parsons hailed the solidarity of his organisation over the ban imposed on Russian and Belarusian competitors in international para events following the outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022.

ABC News

Paralympic athletes and officials call for action on cheating and intentional misrepresentation

Paralympic athletes and high-ranking officials express alarm at what they say is widespread and growing cheating, calling for urgent action to salvage the credibility of the Games – one of the world's most-watched sporting events.

ABC News

Paralympics in crisis as international and Australian athletes game the system

Former athletes and officials tell Four Corners the system of Paralympic classification is flawed and easily manipulated.

ABC News

McPhillamys gold mine, near Bathurst, approved to operate open-cut pit for 11 years

NSW's Independent Planning Commission approves a new gold mine near Bathurst, in the state's central west, saying the positives will outweigh any negative social and environmental impacts.

Newcastle Herald

Mines, thousands of jobs at risk under heritage bid, Glencore warns staff

While Glencore is the main company affected, Yancoal and Bloomfield also have operations in the application area.

Newcastle Herald

Singleton Council votes against heritage listing of Ravensworth Homestead

Singleton Council voted against a recommendation from their own heritage officer and heritage advisory committee to support the listing of Ravensworth Homestead Complex.

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