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Golant Cornwall Property Prices Soar 66% in a Year

The tiny Cornish village of Golant, famed for its riverside charm and Daphne du Maurier links, is defying the national property trend with a staggering 66% price surge. Discover why this hidden haven is becoming Britain's most sought-after postcode.

Matildas Star's Cousin Rejected from Mining Job

Exclusive: Matildas star Sam Kerr's cousin, Daniel Kerr, speaks out after being rejected from a FIFO mining job, alleging a toxic workplace culture where discriminatory language about it being a 'blokes' site' cost him the role. A major loss for diversity

1980s Miners Return to Picket Line in Historic Protest

Forty years after the bitter strikes that defined an era, former miners and their families have returned to the picket line in a powerful protest against the controversial 'Museum of the North' project at the National Coal Mining Museum in West Yorkshire.

Dazzling Fireball Meteor Explodes Over Melbourne

A spectacular fireball meteor lit up the night sky over Melbourne, Australia, sparking a social media frenzy and reports of a loud sonic boom. Experts confirm it was a rare and significant event.

Melbourne's $2.02m 'Fixer-Upper' Stuns Property Market

A modest three-bedroom home in Melbourne's Carnegie, with no parking and dated interiors, defies all expectations by selling for a record-breaking $2.02 million, shocking the property market and setting a new benchmark for the suburb.

Sweden moves entire church to escape mining disaster

A 20th-century church in Sweden's Arctic town of Kiruna is being relocated to avoid destruction from a nearby iron ore mine. Discover the incredible engineering feat behind this preservation effort.

Sweden's Arctic Church Begins 3km Relocation Journey

The historic Kiruna Church in Swedish Lapland is being carefully moved to a new location as the town shifts due to mining impacts. This architectural marvel's 3km journey captures global attention.

Glencore's coal mine expansion threatens koalas

Plans to expand a Queensland coal mine by Glencore could devastate local koala populations, sparking outrage among conservationists. Experts warn of irreversible damage to the ecosystem.

Meteor explosion shakes Western Australia

A meteor exploded over Western Australia, generating a sonic boom so powerful it rattled homes and left locals in awe. Witnesses described a bright fireball lighting up the sky before the deafening blast.

Glencore keeps London listing, rejects US move

Glencore, the global mining powerhouse, has decided against relocating its primary stock market listing from London to the US, reaffirming its commitment to the UK financial hub.

Mining Threatens Ecuador's Fragile Páramo Ecosystem

Ecuador's fragile páramo ecosystem faces devastation as mining companies push for gold, silver, and copper extraction. Environmentalists warn of irreversible damage to water sources and biodiversity.

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