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Australia flooding forces hundreds into evacuation centers
2016-06-05 08:07:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Torrential rain and high winds battered Australia's east coast on Sunday, leaving up to 26,000 homes without power while flooding forced hundreds of people into evacuation centers. Residents from towns along the coast of New South Wales state were evacuated as flood waters rose, while state-owned electricity infrastructure firm Ausgrid said it expected the number of homes without power to rise. The extreme weather also prompted Sydney Airport to close two of three runways, and forced a Qantas...
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Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
2016-06-03 19:09:42| EmergingTextiles.com
Wool prices have retreated this week in A$ terms, mostly due to a larger offer on the market and a firm Aussie currency. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$ and euro terms. Historical charts are also available, such as downloadable historical data. Links to weekly market reports in New Zealand and South African are provided.
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Sri Lankan refugees in India intercepted trying to board boat to Australia
2016-06-03 14:18:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Refugee activists have called on the state of Tamil Nadu to ease restrictions on Sri Lankan refugees living in guarded camps after police intercepted a group who had escaped and were attempting to migrate to Australia. Campaigners said the case showed how desperate Sri Lankan refugees were to flee India where they have been confined to closed camps for years and have no right to work. "They are desperate people looking for a dignified life," said P Pugalenthi, a lawyer who represents refugees...
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Australia energy shares rev up
2016-06-03 03:00:56| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Australian energy stocks trade higher on Friday after oil prices rose overnight.
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Deals this week: Virgin Australia, Hainan HNA Innovation Ventures, TAP Portugal
2016-06-03 01:00:00| Airport Technology
Virgin Australia Holdings has formed a strategic commercial alliance with a Chinese air service provider, HNA Aviation Group, to accelerate its access to the Chinese market.
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