Written by The roads agency will repair the 64-year-old Ezimbokodweni River Bridge in two phases after ‘wear and tear’ resulted in cracks. However, it expects high waters caused by the summer rains will pose a challenge to fixing the bridge. Source link
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for a special session of the state legislature to bolster the progressive state’s policies against Donald Trump’s impending presidency — telling reporters the plan is to “Trump-proof” state laws. Newsom, a Democrat and staunch Trump opponent, asked for the special session to convene next month, with immigration, climate change, […]
An unruly passenger was forcefully restrained by fellow travelers after he attempted to open the plane’s emergency door just before landing on a Copa Airlines flight from Brazil to Panama. A video capturing the chaos has gone viral on X, showcasing the moments when passengers took matters into their own hands to prevent what could […]
Curtin University staff doubling as emergency service volunteers have been recognised at a State Government awards ceremony. The university’s faculty of science and engineering was among 80 businesses and organisations awarded at the 2024 Volunteer Employer Recognition awards in October. The annual ceremony highlights the work of businesses who provide flexible working arrangements for staff […]
When Lauren Weisberger was 22 years old, she got the job that she would end up being famous for all her life. Having “literally never had a job beyond working in a frozen yoghurt place, with a bit of babysitting and lifeguarding”, but hoping to become a writer, she secured an interview to be assistant […]
Pro tip: Don’t worry about older battery backups for modems and gateways Providers used to be required to offer battery backup to support 911 calls using VoIP (voice over internet protocol) technology, but that’s now the customer’s responsibility. However, battery backup for your modem probably isn’t worth the hassle now. That’s because almost everyone uses […]
Cork County Council has confirmed it still does not have a finished flood emergency plan more than a year after the county bore the brunt of Storm Babet. The council has repeatedly promised the plan would be made public but has now said it is still at a draft stage. It could be weeks or […]
Article content The District of North Vancouver has declared a state of local emergency and ordered three homes evacuated in the Deep Cove neighbourhood over concerns debris left behind from last weekend’s atmospheric river could pose a safety risk. A statement late Saturday from the district says that during the heavy rain, debris filled the […]
Overcrowded prisons have triggered plans for the Northern Territory to move male and female inmates as part of emergency measures. Corrections Commissioner Matthew Varley has ordered a mass prisons shift after NT inmate numbers hit a record high of 2370 on Friday. The record numbers have put “significant pressure” on Darwin Correctional Centre, Alice Springs […]
It is the ninth consecutive month that the number of people in emergency housing has risen. Source link