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Merc’s new fully-loaded SUV

Mercedes-Benz has one of the most expansive ranges of cars in the country, but it has managed to find a new niche to fill. And with next to no natural competitors can the all-new GLB SUV become a sales success? We find out. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

The Big Idea

Derrick Morgan, Managing Partner of KNGDM Group, and Devean George, Founder of George Group North, have a conversation about giving back to their communities. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Rescued Beluga Whales Take First Swim in New Sanctuary

Two former captive beluga whales, Little Grey and Little White, took their first swim in their open water sanctuary home in Iceland on September 27. SEA LIFE Trust confirmed the whales were enjoying the natural surroundings of the wider sanctuary at Klettsvik Bay on Heimaey, one of the Westman Islands off the south coast of Iceland. In June 2019 the whales were transported by air, land and sea from Changfeng Ocean World in Shanghai to the whale sanctuary in Iceland. Andy Bool, Head of SEA LIFE Trust, said: “We are introducing them gradually to the bay in little steps, but seeing them swim together and deep dive amongst the flora and fauna of the wider bay for the first time was amazing to witness and gave us a real sense that Little Grey and Little White are enjoying being back in the sea.” Credit: SEA LIFE Trust via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Weather To Watch

WATCH: The cold weekend will be a distant memory later this week as temperatures rise again. Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sharpe covers the weather to watch. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

‘Lifting SA back’: Morrison addresses South Australian branch of Liberal Party

Scott Morrison has addressed the South Australian Liberal Party during its annual meeting in Adelaide on Saturday, applauding Premier Steven Marshall and his government for its efforts in "lifting South Australia back" economically and more broadly. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Kyrgios’ latest swipe in war of words

Nick Kyrgios has taken yet another swipe at German tennis great Boris Becker, labelling his actions as ‘like a 10 year old’ and hinting an ongoing court case over allegations Becker misled UK tax officials over his bankruptcy in 2017. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Moment Azaria witness instantly regretted

Lindy Chamberlain recounts the panic and the chaos of the night her baby Azaria was taken by a dingo at a campground near Uluru 40 years ago in a new documentary – a tragedy that would become one of the biggest stories in Australian history. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Water Gushes Into Broken Hill Dam After Heavy Downpour in Rural New South Wales

Parts of far west New South Wales flooded after heavy rain swept the region on September 19. Footage taken on September 22 showed water gushing from a pipe into a dam at a livestock station north of Broken Hill. At least 32 millimetres of rain was recorded at Broken Hill Airport while nearby Menindee recorded 29 millimetres, the heaviest downpour after months of little to no rain. Credit: Lachlan Gall via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

New South Wales family with autistic child granted special permission to quarantine at home

A family of six with an autistic child has been granted special permission to self-isolate at their Sydney home by Health Minister Brad Hazzard after Nicole Rogerson from Autism Awareness Australia yesterday appealed on Sky News on their behalf. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Signs buyer demand is recovering

Demand for property has shown signs of returning to pre-COVID-19 levels across much of Australia as households pump money they would have spent on travel or entertainment into housing instead. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Firefighters Battle Spot Fire Near Bobcat Blaze in California

Fire crews responded to a small brush fire above Chantry Flat, near the Bobcat Fire in California, on September 20. The fire was extinguished and crews worked to clear other hot spots in the area. Footage shows a section of the spot fire. Several evacuation orders were in place for areas around the Bobcat blaze. The fire had burned through at least 103,135 acres and was 15 percent contained by the night of September 20. Credit: Angeles National Forest via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Hundreds Gather Outside Supreme Court for Ruth Bader Ginsburg Vigil

Hundreds gathered outside the US Supreme Court in Washington to hold a vigil for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on September 19, who passed away the night before. Ginsburg died at 87 from complications due to metastatic pancreas cancer, the Supreme Court said in a statement. Ginsburg became the second woman in US history to serve on the court and was described in reports as a “pioneering advocate for women’s rights, who in her ninth decade became a much younger generation’s unlikely cultural icon.” Credit: @kward2006 via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Payment boost for one key group

Older Australians on the age pension will reportedly get a payment boost within weeks but those relying on unemployed benefits won’t learn if they will get a permanent increase to their payments for months. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Flag Flown at Half Staff Outside US Supreme Court Following Death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Following the news of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on Friday, September 18, flags outside the United States Supreme Court and the US Capitol were flown at half staff. Ginsburg, 87, died from complications of metastatic pancreas cancer, the Supreme Court said in a statement. “Our Nation has lost a jurist of historic stature. We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague,” Chief Justice John G. Roberts said in the statement. “Today we mourn, but with confidence that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her — a tireless and resolute champion of justice.” Ginsburg became the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court and was quoted in reports as a “pioneering advocate for women’s rights, who in her ninth decade became a much younger generation’s unlikely cultural icon.” Following the announcement of her death, individuals began gathering at the Supreme Court, as can be seen in this footage. Credit: Michael Wille via Storyful Via new...

Major Flooding, Damage Reported in Pensacola After Storms

Hurricane Sally left parts of Pensacola, Florida heavily flooded on September 17. Footage uploaded to Instagram by @thekelvinpowe shows downed trees, damaged houses, and flooded properties. The NOAA’s National Ocean Service said that water levels at its tide stations along the Florida panhandle continued to rise after the hurricane’s landfall. The Pensacola station, it added, experienced flood levels over five-and-a-half feet above normal high tide. Local news reported damage across the city, particularly in West Pensacola. Credit: @ thekelvinpowe via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

‘Right to the End of Danger’: Montage Shows Firefighters Heroically Battling Creek Fire

The City of Merced Fire Department shared dramatic footage of the department battling the first twelve hours of the Creek Fire, providing helmet camera views of the fire’s destruction. The montage shows firefighters dangerously close to the fire with structures and trees ablaze. “It is hard for our firefighters to put to words what their feelings are sometimes,” wrote the City of Merced Fire Department. “They work hard and right to the edge of danger, at times they are able save homes and other times they are overran. It breaks their hearts when the fire wins.” “We share these images so communities can see what our firefighters and many other firefighters across the nation are doing to save the homes of those they don’t know. Please be safe out there and evacuate when told to do so.” According to Cal Fire, as of the morning of September 16, the fire has reached 220,025 acres and is 18% contained. Credit: City of Merced Fire Department via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading ...

“Dictator Dan mob’ verses the ‘I stand with Dan crowd’ reflect partisan division

The Herald Sun's State Political Reporter Tom Minnear say the partisan divide in Australia has been brought into focus on social media with the rise of the “Dictator Dan mob” and their counterparts in the “I stand with Dan crowd”. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Young paralympic hopeful Jarvis Smoker

Jarvis Smoker hopes to compete in the 2026 Paralympics in snowboarding. He tells his story in a moving video he as entered in the Focus on Ability international short film competition that aims to raise awareness of the abilities of those living with a disability. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Hurricane Sally Nears Landfall, Bringing Fierce Winds and Heavy Rain to Pensacola Beach

Hurricane Sally brought powerful winds and flooding rain to Pensacola Beach, Florida, on September 15 as the National Weather Service warned of “historic, life-threatening flash flooding along portions of the northern Gulf coast.” Up to 16 inches of rain was brought to Pensacola by 10:30 pm local time, according to the National Weather Service. Reports said the Category 1 storm was approaching the Alabama coast “at a crawl.” As of 8 pm CDT Tuesday, the National Weather Service wrote the hurricane could possibly strengthen, with the storm “a little stronger based on latest hurricane recon data.” The National Weather Service additionally reported Hurricane Sally would move slowly toward the Gulf Coast, resulting in “prolonged impacts from damaging winds, storm surge, flooding rains, and isolated tornados.” Credit: Nicholas H. Shetley via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Flooding Spotted in Gulf Shores as Hurricane Sally Brings Wind and Rain

Hurricane Sally brought heavy rain and choppy seas to the Alabama shore on September 15, as the National Weather Service warned of “historic, life-threatening flash flooding along portions of the northern Gulf coast.” According to reports, the Category 1 storm was approaching the Alabama coast “at a crawl,” and as of 4 pm CDT Tuesday, the hurricane was located about 85 miles south of Mobile and headed north at 2 mph. As of approximately 8 pm on Tuesday news reports said roads and bridges in Baldwin County, which includes the city of Gulf Shores, were being closed by local authorities. Footage taken from Gulf Shores, Alabama, shows rain, wind and minor flooding. Credit: @thebeachcartel via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Firefighter Crews Rescue Golden Retriever From 40-Foot Sinkhole in High Springs, Florida

Municipal and county fire crews rescued a golden retriever trapped in a 40-foot deep sinkhole in High Falls, Florida, on September 14. Drone footage of the rescue shows a man feeding what was reported to be bacon to the dog, before carrying him up a ladder to his family. The Alachua County Fire Rescue wrote on Facebook: “ACFR’s Technical Rescue team, High Springs Fire, and the ACFR UAS Drone team arrived on scene to find a golden retriever named Sammy trapped about 35 – 40 feet down the sinkhole. The ACFR UAS Drone provided reconnaissance and over watch while ACFR Lieutenant Brian Ferguson utilized both ladders and rope equipment to safely enter the sinkhole, earn Sammy’s trust, and remove him safely.” The dog was nervous but unhurt and was reunited with his family. According to ACFR, this is the second sinkhole rescue in the past 2 days. Credit: Alachua County Fire Rescue UAS Program, Alachua County Fire Rescue, High Springs Fire Department via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s l...

Beachgoers warned of wastewater leak

Health authorities are warning people to avoid contact with Normanville Creek, Bungala River and parts of Normanville Beach – after a system fault at a nearby Wastewater Treatment Plant caused one megalitre of untreated wastewater to be discharged into waters. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

SUV’s shocking fuel use figure

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was one of the first mainstream cars to come as a plug-in hybrid in Australia, it has insane fuel efficiency and the option for extensive electric only driving. But as a new breed of hybrids – led by Toyota’s outstanding RAV4 – land in Australia, is the PHEV still a quality option? We find out. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Olga’s fears ‘written off’, top cop says

It was too early to “write off” Olga Edwards’ report that her violent husband had assaulted their two teenage children as a possible attempt to influence family court proceedings, as the allegations were not even investigated, the head of NSW Police’s domestic violence unit has said. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Orange Haze From Wildfires Covers Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon

Orange smoke covered Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon, on September 11, with reports of 1 million acres burned across the state. At least 11,500,000 Oregonians were under evacuation notice and more than 40,000 had been evacuated, according to authorities . Record-breaking fires burning up and down the West Coast of the United States sent smoke as far as Europe, according to atmospheric measurements. Credit: @teamaquila via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

‘Lost the Space Needle’: Wildfire Smoke Makes Seattle’s Air Quality Among Worst in the World

Smoke from large wildfires burning in Washington state shrouded Seattle on September 11, causing the air quality to plummet to among the world’s worst. According to data from the US government-run website AirNow, Seattle recorded AQI (Air Quality Index) readings as high as 222. Local media reported the air quality of Seattle and other cities affected by the wildfire smoke, such as Portland and San Francisco, was the worst in the world. The Centers for Disease Control said wildfire smoke could make people more susceptible to lung infections, including the COVID-19. Washington Gov Jay Inslee said 626,982 acres had burned in the five days prior, making it the second-worst fire season on record. Credit: Grayson Roze via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Homeowner Surveys Ruins as Detroit, Oregon, Ravaged by Fire

The lakeside town of Detroit was one of five in Oregon substantially destroyed during the state’s unprecedented wildfires this week. Returning there on the evening of September 9, homeowner Mike Weaver surveyed the destruction. His and his neighbors’ properties were completely wiped out, a lone chimney stack all that remained of his own house. “Even though it’s a huge loss our hearts go out to the people that live there permanently,” he said on Facebook. A million acres have been scorched by the fires in Oregon, with seven deaths reported locally, and dozens of people still missing. Credit: Mike Weaver via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Rain Outlook

WATCH: A rain event is on the horizon for eastern Australia. Could it be heading your way? Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sharpe has the forecast Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au