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“It was extraordinary – my adrenaline was through the roof” says photographer who captured world-first drone footage of rare marine event

A photographer recorded the “extraordinary” moment a humpback whale gave birth to its calf, in what is believed to be a world-first drone feat

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'It's incredibly rare to see a moment like this in the ocean': Camera drone captures moment humpback whale gives birth off Australian coast

A camera drone captured extraordinarily rare footage of a humpback whale giving birth off the Australian coast.

LiveScience

Humpback highway all action as headland spotters complete tally

Volunteers have taken to headlands along the east coast for the annual whale migration census.

Newcastle Herald

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‘Animal cruelty’: two-year-old humpback whale found dead in NSW shark net causes anger

It is the first whale to have died out of 15 entangled in shark nets on Australia’s east coast so far this year

The Guardian - AU

Search continues for humpback whale entangled in drum line off Sydney’s coast

One advocate says the whale’s erratic speed may indicate it is stressed, while the NSW wildlife service says the mammal may free itself

The Guardian - AU

Australia engaged in ‘unprecedented’ level of surveillance of Chinese flotilla, Marles says – as it happened

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Humpback whale in Sydney Harbour freed from rope entanglement in hours-long rescue

Operation to free young animal from ropes and buoys conducted ‘very carefully’

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Whale heads back out to ocean after harbour rope rescue

A young humpback whale has been cut loose from ropes wrapped around its tail after a delicate operation to free the mammal.

AAP

Hunter POWs experiences of Nagasaki's 'hell on earth' 79 years on

A recent Newcastle protest against nuclear power was a timely reminder of how World War II finally ended 79 years ago this month.

Newcastle Herald

After heavy congestion on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road, traffic police plan remedial measures

Following unusual traffic congestion on September 27 along Bengaluru’s tech corridor, Outer Ring Road (ORR), the Bengaluru Traffic Police and Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) have introduced measures to alleviate the situation. These measures involve imposing a ban on heavy vehicular traffic movement from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.,…

The Hindu

The two-hour specialist operation to save a humpback whale calf

The calf became tangled in the waters off Catherine Hill Bay.

Newcastle Herald

Corporate companies show interest in procuring metro cards in bulk, says BMRCL

BMRCL offers bulk purchase of metro cards to corporate companies to boost ridership and reduce traffic congestion. ORRCA proposed integrated pass for BMTC and metro with one card. BMTC previously collaborated with IT parks and companies to promote Vajra AC services.

The Hindu

Stranded humpback whale dies on NSW north coast despite rescue effort

National Parks and Wildlife Service led operation to try to save 30-tonne whale which washed ashore on Seven Mile beach at Lennox Head

The Guardian - AU

UPDATED: Whale disentangles itself off Newcastle Beach

It was a 'very busy' morning for Newcastle Beach as two whale pods came close to shore.

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Rescuers work to free entangled humpback off NSW Central Coast as whale migration numbers rise

A specialist disentanglement crew is on its way to try to rescue a whale entangled off the NSW Central Coast. It is the second whale to be entangled off NSW in the past week.

Newcastle Herald

Entangled whale spotted off Caves Beach: drone pilot joins rescue mission

Anyone who sees the entangled whale should call the ORRCA Rescue Hotline on 02 9415 3333.

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Stranded dolphin rescued from Coffs Harbour Marina by wildlife groups

Wildlife volunteers say the dolphin was distressed and making a lot of noise after it became stranded on its own inside the Coffs Harbour Marina.

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Whale-watchers stunned after 'rare' sighting of killer whales off Port Macquarie

The sighting of a pod of normally elusive orcas during a whale-watching tour on the New South Wales Mid North Coast has thrilled tourists and excited conservationists.

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Dolphin frolicking inside swimming enclosure at Ramsgate Beach leaves after netting is removed

Sydneysiders were urged not to enter the water at Ramsgate Beach while a dolphin was frolicking inside the netted swimming area.

The Hindu

August 30 floods: IT firms, banks on ORR say they lost ₹225 crore in a single day

ORRCA writes to CM and says companies on ORR will seek alternative destinations if infrastructure situation does not improve

The Hindu

Bengaluru civic body starts to clear encroachments on storm-water drains

Following widespread flooding and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai’s directions, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike started clearing properties, which have encroached storm-water drains (rajakaluves) in the city On Saturday, constructions were razed down in Dodda Bommasandra as well as Varthur

The Hindu

Corporate companies’ association deploys civic warriors to ease traffic congestion on ORR

Now, they have also been trained to tackle civic issues

Newcastle Herald

Rescuers plead for help with Port Stephens entangled humpback

Anyone on the water is urged to keep an eye out for the embattled aquatic giant.

ABC News

Beachgoers race to save young false killer whale stranded at Casuarina on the Tweed coast

Beachgoers race to save a young false killer whale stranded on a northern NSW beach, as experts issue advice on how to help.

Newcastle Herald

Investigation into death of beaked whale at Swansea

Marine experts were yesterday working to figure out what caused a rare beaked whale to become stranded - and tragically die - on the shore at Swansea this week.

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