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Australian Court Orders $150M Compensation For Mining Land
The Federal Court has ruled that mining magnates must pay traditional owners $150.1 million in compensation for mining their land. This ruling follows a dispute that has been ongoing for over a decade.
ABC Radio National
Fortescue Fined $108 Million for Indigenous Compensation
The mining giant Fortescue has been ordered to pay $108 million in compensation to an indigenous group. The ruling stems from a dispute over land and resources.
Mastodon
Indigenous Australians Awarded Record Payout
The Yindjibarndi people in north-western Australia have been awarded a record A$150.1 million payout. This follows a court ruling concerning land rights and resource exploitation.
Yindjibarndi People Receive $150 Million Compensation
The Yindjibarndi people in Western Australia have been awarded $150 million in compensation. This settlement relates to revenue generated from mining on their traditional lands since 2013.
ABC Radio Sydney
Yindjibarndi People Win $150 Million Compensation
The Yindjibarndi people have been awarded $150 million in compensation. This settlement follows mining operations by Andrew Forrest's Fortescue company that were conducted without permission. The compensation addresses the unauthorized construction of mines on their land.
Mastodon
Special Forces Sniper Dies In Mid-Air Collision
A special forces sniper died during a training exercise when two aircraft collided mid-air. The incident occurred at Javaspate. Australia's Special Operations Commander Major General Gareth Gould confirmed the event.
2GB Sydney
Special Forces Sniper Dies In Mid-Air Collision
A special forces sniper died during a training exercise when two aircraft collided mid-air. The incident occurred at Javaspate. Australia's Special Operations Commander Major General Gareth Gould confirmed the event.
ABC Radio Sydney
Special Forces Sniper Dies In Mid-Air Collision
An Australian Special Operations Commander confirmed an experienced paratrooper died during an advanced military free-fall training course. The soldier collided with another during the exercise at Javaspate. Officials stated the incident resulted in injuries.
ABC NewsRadio AU
Two Paratroopers Die In Mid-Air Collision
A special forces sniper died during a training exercise when two aircraft collided mid-air. The incident occurred at Javaspate. Australia's Special Operations Commander Major General Gareth Gould confirmed the event.
ABC NewsRadio AU
Google Services Down In Australia
Google services experienced an outage in Australia. Users reported issues accessing various Google platforms. Several Google services are experiencing outages in Australia. Users are reporting disruptions to platforms like Gmail and Google Search.
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