Saturday delivered champagne sailing conditions for competitors in all three Club Marine Pointscores: the Ocean the fleet took off in a 12-knot ESE breeze plotting their course to Botany Bay before rounding the mark and heading back to the finish line at Watson’s Bay The day offered superb reaching conditions in both directions for the whole fleet allowing crews to find their rhythm and clock in great speeds throughout the race Matt Wilkinson of Foreign Affair reflected on their race: “It was a very straightforward race with not too many tactics involved The fairly light conditions really suit our boat Our main competition was Whistling Kite and Georgia Express and we finished within a minute of each other son and his four best mates on board – all great sailors – which really set the scene for a fantastic day out.” Four of the 40-50 spears collected by Lieutenant James Cook and the crew of HMB Endeavour in 1770 are on display at the University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Wing Museum until the end of June The fishing spears are the centrepiece of Mungari: Fishing Their display celebrates the repatriation of these Gweagal Spears to the La Perouse Aboriginal Community three-month exhibition gives the public a limited opportunity to view these historical objects will remain in the care of the Chau Chak Wing Museum until the La Perouse Aboriginal community builds a permanent home for them in Gundal (Kurnell Crafted by Gweagal clansmen of Kamay (Botany Bay) the spears were taken by the crew of the Endeavour in April 1770 and held in the United Kingdom for 254 years initially at Trinity College before being passed into the care of the Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) in 1914 the Gujaga Foundation and the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council announced their permanent repatriation to Australia Founding Chairman of the Gujaga Foundation with one of the spears made by Uncle Rod Mason Displayed alongside the Gweagal spears are contemporary spears made by Uncle Rod Mason All spears featured in the exhibition are on loan from the Gujaga Foundation which leads the La Perouse Aboriginal community’s language Contemporary and historic examples of fishing tools such as woomera (spear throwing devices) Mungari chronicles the 254-year journey of the Gweagal spears and the resistance of many generations that led to their return “This exhibition marks an important point in history but it’s also about the continuation and maintenance of culture,” said Marika Duczynski Gamilaraay and Mandandanji woman and Curator of Indigenous Heritage at the Chau Chak Wing Museum “We’re proud to be caring for the spears on behalf of the La Perouse Aboriginal community and to have an opportunity to show them in a way that demonstrates the strength of Dharawal people’s ongoing fishing traditions.”  “Our Elders never forgot what happened in 1770 and the removal of spears were always talked about,” said Ray Ingrey Founding Chairperson of the Gujaga Foundation “Mungari not only represents the return of the Gweagal spears taken 255 years ago This exhibition represents our Elders’ strength in keeping our Dharawal culture alive” Mungari is the second Chau Chak Wing Museum exhibition to feature the Gweagal spears. The museum hosted the spears in 2022, when they were on loan from MAA.  Manual Description : Media and PR Advisor Watch 2m 9sA king tide has smashed the coast along Sydney's Botany Bay, damaging roads and flooding nearby homes. 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Despite being quietly closed to swimmers last week, the area was still being frequented by beachgoers, unaware of the warnings This marks the NSW EPA‘s first testing of Botany Bay since 2018, when high PFAS levels were detected in fish species, prompting dietary warnings is a hidden gem popular among fishermen and families Despite its picturesque settings and calm waters the beach has been marred by its history of contamination stemming from the airport’s use of PFAS-laden firefighting foams PFAS substances do not degrade in the environment and have been known to cause cancer “No swimming” and “No fishing” signs were put up in 2023 as precautionary measures But their obscured placement left many beachgoers unaware of the hazardous risks signs discouraging bird feeding are more visible in the car park Terry Daly, a local resident, criticised the lack of transparency to the Sydney Morning Herald “Tiny kids are playing on the sand there all the time,” revealing it took him months to find out why the beach was closed Jack Martin, a regular fisherman, admitted he was unaware of the potential cancer-causing chemicals until informed by reporters “I probably wouldn’t swim around here anyway The testing from the Minns government aims to reassess the validity of previous warnings An EPA spokesperson said testing will include fish from Botany Bay and nearby Georges River the advice… is if one single species is eaten per week Eating multiple species would result in a greater exposure,” the advice notice says “The current precautionary dietary advice remains in place, however PFAS use in firefighting foam is being phased out and any impacts have recently been reduced,” the spokesperson said According to a report by SMH Botany Bay has some of the highest PFAS-polluted area ever recorded in Australia with the airport’s aquifer serving as a major source Additionally in June 2024, a similar report from SMH revealed low levels of PFAS detected in water supplies However, the airport’s location on Commonwealth land has complicated remediation efforts, as the site falls under federal jurisdiction rather than state oversight, as reported by SMH Therefore limiting the EPA‘s ability to compel investigations or enforce “polluter pays” The federal government has defended their efforts as “appropriately managed,” pointing to over $130 million committed to investigating PFAS nationwide Airservices Australia is conducting its own investigation into the airports’ contamination the EPA advises the public to avoid fishing and swimming in the Tower Beach area Volunteers from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking resumed the multi-agency search for a man missing off Little Bay Beach this morning (Sunday 20 April) Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said volunteers were back on water at 9.30am “After searching for over seven hours yesterday our volunteers are continuing the search on board Botany Hacking 32 “They have been searching an area off the coast of Sydney from Cape Baily in the south to Maroubra in the north and will continue to do so until instructed otherwise by NSW Police Marine Area Command,” Inspector Raymond said One of the largest real-time multi-agency search and rescue exercises (SAREX) to ever be held on the NSW coast has been labelled a success by Marine Rescue NSW A volunteer crew from Marine Rescue Newcastle navigated darkness and a fast-flowing run-out tide overnight to rescue a stranded sailor four nautical miles (7.4 km) south of Nobbys Head Forgot your password? Cyrille Chatelain receives funding from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment AUF (Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie) provides funding as a member of The Conversation FR View all partners The Illustrated Flora of Burkina Faso and Mali is the first comprehensive documentation of the remarkable plant diversity in these two west African countries the book is the outcome of decades of botanical research and scientific collaboration between institutions and botanists from Burkina Faso it provides a complete inventory of ferns and flowering plants in Burkina Faso and Mali It catalogues 2,631 species – both native and introduced – with 2,115 identified in Burkina Faso it serves as an essential tool for scientific research and biodiversity conservation It’s also useful for sustainable development in the region We are a team of botanists from Burkina Faso, Mali and Europe who worked on this guide. One of our team is the botanist Jean César who has carried out botanical research in the region for over 30 years We based the guide on his earlier work in researching the flora of West Africa The guide shows how diverse the climate of west Africa is. From the Sahara Desert to the Sahelian zone and the savannas and open forests of the Sudanian region By identifying plant species – whether common or invasive – this guide can play a crucial role in conservation efforts: one can only protect what one knows The publication lays the groundwork for conservation of Sahelian ecosystems which face increasing degradation with direct consequences for rural communities we’ve conducted more than 40 years of research in Burkina Faso and Mali We also studied herbarium collections in Paris Frankfurt and Geneva in Europe and Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso The book is written in French and includes an index of local plant names in the local languages of Bambara, Dogon, Sonrai, Sénoufo and Peulh. This makes it a valuable resource for local communities and researchers alike. There is an open access digital version to make sure that everyone can use the new illustrated guide The book highlights species previously known from only a few observations These are both widely distributed species and plants that are rare only found in unprotected areas facing heavy urbanisation About 330 of the plant species in the guide have only ever been seen once in Burkina Faso or Mali although some are present in neighbouring countries Another 40 near-endemic species (mainly only found in Burkina Faso and Mali) have only been seen once 40 years ago. Most of those are aquatic plants, growing along the Niger River this research updates information on more than a hundred poorly understood species that require further study Some of these are likely new to science and have not even been given formal names we found a new type of Brachystegia tree in the Geneva Botanical Garden’s herbarium It is new to science and will have to be described Many plants documented here hold ethnobotanical value They are part of the indigenous knowledge of Burkina Faso and Mali and play roles in traditional medicine We found more than 120 species that have medicinal uses Identifying them with correct scientific names will be crucial for the study of how people can continue to use these plants The hospitality of Sahelian countries has fostered numerous collaborations over the years under different projects Unfortunately, the current insecurity in the region has made field studies extremely dangerous, threatening conservation projects. For instance, forest rangers can no longer travel freely, and some regions have become inaccessible. Publishing this book at such a difficult time brings renewed momentum to scientists and serves as a positive sign of continued collaboration. It gives visibility to botanical studies in both countries and highlights the importance of collaborations among botanists from different continents. By recording this biodiversity, this work not only preserves valuable ecological knowledge but also ensures that the knowledge of these species is not lost to conflict-driven environmental degradation. It sheds light on the importance of preserving plants for future generations. Police are investigating whether financial debt was a motive behind the two deaths. (ABC News: Victoria Pengilley) A second body found near where a woman's remains were located wrapped in plastic at Botany last week is believed to be the woman's husband, police say. Last Saturday, detectives formally identified the 33-year-old woman as Zhuojun "Sally" Li and said they were searching for her husband, Jai-Bao "Rex" Chen, also 33. Superintendent Doherty said police were looking at whether the motive behind the alleged double murders was debt related. Link copiedShareShare articleNSW Police say they are treating the discovery of a second body close to where a woman's remains were found near Sydney Airport as a "targeted double murder". The woman's body was discovered by a member of the public in bushland at Sir Joseph Banks Park in Botany about 7am on Monday last week. NSW Police said there's a "strong likelihood" Jai-Bao Chen's body has been found. (Supplied: NSW Police) NSW Police said officers found a second body at Botany about 2pm on Tuesday. Superintendent Danny Doherty said in a press conference there was a "strong likelihood" that the body found on Tuesday is that of Mr Chen. Ms Li was reported missing earlier this month. (Supplied: NSW Police) He described the deaths as a "targeted double murder" and said at least two people likely involved had fled overseas. "As I said previously, we thought there was a third party involved," he said. Police have since contacted Chinese and Taiwanese authorities. Zhuojun "Sally" Li's body was found near Sydney Airport last week. (ABC News: Adam Griffiths) Superintendent Doherty said Mr Chen's phone was used in Queensland and there was a "strong likelihood" it was used by the same people who left the country. Homicide Squad detectives, with assistance from Queensland Police, managed to retrieve the phone. Superintendent Doherty said police were looking into whether financial debt was a motive behind the deaths. "One of the motives possibly could be financial debts," he said. Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty said Chinese and Taiwanese authorities have been contacted. (AAP: Dean Lewins) He added that police were theorising the alleged murders took place at Ms Li's and Mr Chen's Greenacre home before the bodies were taken to Botany by a Toyota Avensis, which was shown in CCTV. "The location of where the [alleged] murder would've happened would've been in the Greenacre address," Superintendent Doherty said. "That's a strong theory that we have." The Toyota Avensis is being forensically examined. Police have contacted Mr Chen's family in Taiwan to inform them of the latest development. A second body was found on Tuesday. (ABC News: Victoria Pengilley) Both Ms Li and Mr Chen had not been seen since the end of November. Ms Li was reported missing to police earlier this month after her mother was unable to reach her. The State Crime Command's Homicide Squad established Strike Force Zygon to investigate. Superintendent Doherty has finished speaking. Our live coverage of the press conference is over but stay on this story and the ABC News website for more updates. Copy link17 Dec, 6:42amTue 17 Dec 2024 at 6:42amSecond body had 'fair degree of decomposition'Superintendent Doherty said the second body had a "fair degree of decomposition" and had been in the creek "since probably late November". Police are at the scene forensically examining the remains. Copy link17 Dec, 6:32amTue 17 Dec 2024 at 6:32am'Financial debts' possible motiveSuperintendent Doherty said police were looking at whether the motive behind the alleged murders was debt related. He added that Ms Li had "unfortunately become a victim because of that". The second race of the Club Marine Ocean Pointscore Series took place on Saturday with a competitive fleet of 22 entrants that included several TP52s and a mix of Double Handed and fully crewed boats the race began under the forecasted conditions of a moderate Easterly tight reach towards Botany Bay and a return on a reach A lighter-than-expected wind from the southeast greeted the fleet as they headed out of Sydney Heads leading to tactical decisions that would shape the outcome of the race Many boats found themselves tacking to the south to navigate past Vaucluse and Bondi adding complexity to what was anticipated to be a straightforward course The first boat to charge out of the Heads was Virago (Robert Kelly) technical issues forced her to retire from the race leaving the door open for the chasing pack all jockeying for position as they approached the heads opted to tack slightly further offshore near Vaucluse to catch stronger winds and avoid the confused seastate Quest stayed closer to the cliffs along the shore with Quest’s inside track giving her the edge to overtake both Smuggler and Zen By the time the fleet reached the bottom mark near Botany Bay a position she would hold to the finish line Though Zen stayed hot on Quest‘s heels ultimately finishing just 28 seconds behind Quest‘s tactical decision and steady handling secured her the win on IRC About Time (Julian Farren-Price) made a strong push on the way back to Sydney positioning herself between the TP52s and the rest of the fleet Her impressive pace on the return leg earned her second place on IRC rounding out the podium with Zen finishing third all remaining boats crossed the line safely with Currawong (Kathy Veel) bringing up the rear in a respectable time of 15:26:43 The tactical challenges of the day and the shifting winds made this race a true test of skill and decision-making highlighting the fierce competition and camaraderie within the fleet With Quest leading the charge and others like Zen and About Time showing strong performances the Club Marine Ocean Pointscore series is shaping up to be a thrilling contest this season Volunteers from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking have joined the multi-agency search for a man reported to be swept off rocks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs yesterday (Friday 18 April) Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said a volunteer crew from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking were on-water at 8am this morning (Saturday 19 April) after being tasked by NSW Police Marine Area Command “A volunteer crew from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking was deployed on board rescue vessel BH 32 and commenced searching at 8.30am “Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking volunteers are conducting a parallel line search off the coast from Cape Baily in the south to Maroubra in the north “Volunteers will continue to search under the direction of Marine Area Command,” Inspector Raymond said.  Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities Answers are slowly being revealed about a couple found dumped only metres apart in Botany earlier this month Zhuojun “Sally” Li was found wrapped in plastic near Sydney airport on 9 December with police finding the body of her husband Police believe the couple were murdered at their home in Greenacre around the end of November Det Supt Danny Doherty said that the couple were likely a targeted double murder and that the killers were motivated by Chen and Li’s financial debts “There was no other criminality that we were aware of and certainly Sally has unfortunately become a victim because of that.” “Sally has unfortunately become a victim because of that.” Today the Sydney Morning Herald reported that Chen was arrested after a dial-a-dealer drug sting in 2020 a website that connected cannabis dealers and buyers Chen delivered cannabis flower and edibles throughout Sydney and was caught after delivering hundreds of dollars worth of edibles to an undercover officer who paid him with traced bills Chen pleaded guilty to seven possess or supply cannabis charges in November 2020 and was released with a 12-month community corrections order only to be found guilty of small-scale supply again in July 2022 He was given another 18-month community corrections order CCTV from a nearby industrial area showed a silver Toyota Avensis at the scene where the couple’s bodies were dumped and is believed to be linked to the two people involved in their deaths Police believe that two people after those two people killed the husband and wife they drove their bodies to Botany in the early hours of November 30 before fleeing potentially to China or Taiwan and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment UNSW Sydney provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU Review: Botany of Empire: Plant Worlds and the Scientific Legacies of Colonialism – Banu Subramaniam (University of Washington Press) What comes as a huge relief is a book weaving together these interconnected tendrils while also blooming with personal anecdotes and even fictional stories The author of this new book, Botany of Empire a scholar of feminist science and technology studies at Wellesley College in Massachusetts Subramaniam presents an argument about the colonial history of science The discipline of science was set up to serve empire She is thinking about the 17th-19th century period of European empirical expansion into far-flung and soon to be colonised countries like Australia Rather than seeing the great historical swathe of European curiosity in natural history as an admirable pursuit of scientific knowledge it can be analysed as an act of political power Ships leaving European shores stopped to collect enslaved people plant specimens and related knowledge (often in West Africa) They then sailed to colonial ports to establish plantations and enslaved settlements While in Australia, English botanist Joseph Banks (1743-1820) collected 1,400 plants over his seven-week trip Plants were then returned to Britain and Europe to meet the growing hunger for rare natural collections These collections became the major European museums and herbaria we know today Subramaniam follows the voyage of botany as a rising science and the way it transposed colonial views onto nature The natural world was seen as a resource to be controlled or extracted: a never-ending bounty This view was reinforced by major botanical figures such as Sweden’s Carl Linnaeus (1707-78) the botanist responsible for current western plant naming and categorising We still use Linnaeus’s naming system today Plant naming is a fractious area of botany partly because most plants are named after white Acknowledgement of female and Indigenous plant collectors is often absent from plant names and also from the botanical database records This plant naming has erased (and mostly continues to erase) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander names for plants within institutions. There are plans among staff at many botanical herbaria collections to attend to this problem by including Indigenous names in their databases. This work is not yet completed The task has been made especially difficult because Linnaeus’ system of naming only allows for two Latin names for genus and species (eg There has been some progress with regard to extreme examples of racist plant names, such as those including the word “caffra,” a slur against black people. A group of international botanists recently voted to remove these racist slurs from herbaria’s botanical names Subramaniam proposes a “counter-colonial botany” approach exposing botany’s and colonialism’s co-dependence Hers is a feminist perspective, which sees problems with the structures of the disciplines of botany and science. She is not alone. Katherine Yusoff, an English scholar of “inhuman geography” questions the male-dominance and Eurocentric, racist and sexist terminology in the geology field in her book A Billion Black Anthropocenes or None and seed and germplasm banks are “savior sciences and practices that pre-serve the legacies of empire” these disciplines of knowledge and places of collection and research were set up with good intentions – to save Indigenous peoples and those not in the nobility or educated classes were mostly not afforded the chance to collect to manage or make decisions in these fields Subramaniam notes that Linnaeus had a very odd set of language and terminology around the way plants germinate By endowing plants with human sexual genitalia Linnaeus created a sexual vocabulary that hetero-normalised the plant world deeming it a subset of the human condition This was what we now call colonial botanising – imposing a dominant white Subramaniam doesn’t mention some of the other taxonomists who named plants Those overlooked include Catherina Dorrien (1717-95) and Scottish taxonomist Robert Brown (1773-1858) a naturalist who joined Matthew Flinders’ southern Australia expedition in 1801 Subramaniam delves into colonial botany to be more attuned to the plants themselves rather than being overwhelmed by it as a strict field of study This attunement brings us to the more creative elements of her book: interludes she calls “Fables for the Mis-Anthropocene.” In addition to these stories, there are first person memoir accounts of the author’s early life in India. I liked hearing Subramaniam had a similar childhood to me, in that she was not taught the truth about our colonial pasts at school. For instance, she was not taught about the pillages of the East India Company Like those of us educated in 1970-80s Australia she instead diligently recited English poets such as Wordsworth and Coleridge urbanised living conditions in India with the lives of her American student peers with their more idyllic family stories of hiking These interludes and anecdotal sections bring a taste of reality Subramaniam notes that local Indigenous knowledge in India resides with marginalised people Subramaniam’s book views colonialism as a genocide, an ecocide and an epistemicide where Indigenous knowledges were mostly lost but also partly appropriated. Decolonising – breaking down racist and sexist systems – is an enduring and persistent commitment, she argues. This is work those of us in the plant-humanities all have to do together. DP World and NSW Ports are co-investing A$400 million to significantly expand the rail terminal at Port Botany in Sydney This investment will transform the port’s logistics capabilities and reinforce Sydney’s position as a vital gateway for international trade NSW Ports is contributing A$148 million to the project which will commence in June and take two years to complete The expansion includes the addition of five new rail sidings to accommodate 600-meter-long regional trains more than doubling the terminal’s rail capacity from 400,000 TEUs to 1 million TEUs annually “Our investment in this new port-centric logistics infrastructure will deliver more capacity and added reliability,” said Nicolaj Noes “We cannot wait for our present and future customers to reap the benefits of this world-class facility which accelerates the shift of freight from road to rail while reducing carbon emissions and improving Sydney’s air quality.” highlighted the importance of on-dock rail at Port Botany: “This new rail terminal will enable more containers to be moved by rail reducing the growth of trucks on roads and will deliver greater efficiency for the state’s container supply chains Port Botany is uniquely the only port in Australia with on-dock rail within each container terminal connected to an extensive network of metropolitan and regional intermodal terminals including by dedicated freight rail.” This investment in Port Botany is the latest in a series of rail capacity expansions undertaken by DP World across several continents The company’s customers benefit from intermodal rail services linking its operations across Europe These initiatives demonstrate DP World’s commitment to enhancing its global logistics network and providing efficient and sustainable supply chain solutions for its customers อัพเดตข่าวสารและบทความที่น่าสนใจในอุตสาหกรรมโลจิสติกส์ก่อนใคร ผ่าน Line Official Account @Logistics Mananger เพียงเพิ่มเราเป็นเพื่อน @Logistics Manager หรือคลิกที่นี่ DP World and NSW Ports are investing A$400 million to expand the rail terminal at Port Botany boosting Sydney’s logistics and strengthening its role as a key hub for international trade NSW Ports is contributing A$148 million for the new facility which will service both the Container Terminal and the Logistics Park one of Australia’s best examples of the global trend for locating major logistics facilities close to major arterial ports The project – which will start on site in June and take two years to compete – comprises the addition of five new rail sidings to accommodate 600-metre-long regional trains increased productivity and added reliability,” says Nicolaj Noes which accelerates the shift of freight from road to rail while reducing carbon emissions and improving Sydney’s air quality at the same time.” “This collaboration with DP World to deliver a new rail terminal continues the growth of on-dock rail capacity at Port Botany to service the state’s import and export trade,” adds Marika Calfas 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Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften – ISAS – e.V Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science Police investigating murder of Zhuojun ‘Sally’ Li and disappearance of husband Jai-Bao ‘Rex’ Chen find second body in Botany A Sydney couple are believed to have been killed in a “targeted double murder” before their bodies were dumped in a park and the alleged offenders fled overseas, New South Wales police have said The body of Zhuojun “Sally” Li, 33, was found wrapped in plastic in bushland at Sir Joseph Banks Park in Botany near Sydney airport on 9 December police said detectives found a second body about 10 metres from where they had found Li’s body Det Supt Danny Doherty said there was a “strong likelihood” the body was that of Li’s husband The body was yet to be formally identified Doherty said the second body was found submerged in the creek covered by reeds and had not been removed yet Doherty said it could be difficult to identify the body because it was in such a state of decomposition but police had contacted Chen’s next of kin in Taiwan “There is a strong likelihood and assumption that this is the body of Rex,” he said He said police believed Chen and Li had been murdered in Greenacre in Sydney’s west and then dumped in the bushland at the same time Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email “At this stage, we are treating it as more than likely a targeted double murder,” he said. “As we said previously, a very strong investigative theory is that a third party is involved.” Doherty said a “strong line of inquiry” was that the suspected killers were motivated by Chen and Li’s “financial debts”. “They owed money,” he said. “There was no other criminality that we were aware of, and certainly Sally has unfortunately become a victim because of that.” He said at least two people were likely involved, and police believed they had travelled to Queensland before travelling overseas. had been used by someone responsible for his suspected death “That phone has been forensically examined as well,” he said Doherty said detectives were working with police in Queensland as well as authorities in China and Taiwan He sought to dispel the “innuendo” that Chen may have been involved in Li’s death Homicide detectives created Strike Force Zygon to investigate Li’s death after her body was found earlier this month She was reported missing when her mother was unable to get in contact with her police made a public appeal to locate Chen saying they held “grave concerns” for his welfare Police have said their investigation continues and they are still appealing for people to contact them if they have any information about a silver Toyota Avensis they say stopped on the northern side of Foreshore Road in Botany between 4am and 5am on 30 November The rail terminal at Sydney’s Port Botany is set to be extended following the agreement of a $400 million co-investment deal by NSW Ports and DP World. NSW Ports is contributing $148 million towards the new facility, which will service both the container terminal and the logistics park. The project will comprise of the addition of five new rail sidings to accommodate 600-metre-long regional trains. The upgrade will more than double the annual rail capacity of DP World’s Port Botany terminal from 400,000 TEUs to one million TEUs and remove trucks from Sydney’s roads. “This collaboration with DP World to deliver a new, enhanced rail terminal continues the growth of on-dock rail capacity at Port Botany to service the state’s import and export trade,” CEO of NSW Ports Marika Calfas says. “This new rail terminal will enable more containers to be moved by rail, reducing the growth of trucks on roads and will deliver greater efficiency for the state’s container supply chains. “Port Botany is uniquely the only port in Australia with on-dock rail within each container terminal, connected to an extensive network of metropolitan and regional intermodal terminals including by dedicated rail freight.” DP World operates the 20-hectrare Sydney Logistics Park within Port Botany, and partners with Stockland to operate a contract logistics hub at Yennora Intermodal Terminal. The announcement of the improved rail scope at the port comes after DP World launched its new rail service at the terminal, enabling it to offer a fully integrated supply chain to its customers. Port Botany handles a total of 2.8 million TEUs annually. “Our investment in this new port-centric logistics infrastructure will deliver more capacity, superior agility, seamless integration of processes, increased productivity and added reliability,” DP World Executive Vice President, Oceania Nicolaj Noes says. “We cannot wait for our present and future customers to reap the benefits of this world-class facility, which accelerates the shift of freight from road to rail while reducing carbon emissions.” For more than 30 years, Australasian Transport News (ATN) and its digital platform Fully Loaded have been the leading source of intelligence for owners and managers of medium to large transport businesses. Property News: The Perth suburbs where residents rarely leave. Detectives have seized two weeks' worth of CCTV footage from nearby businesses in the hopes of piecing together a timeline April Glover is a Senior Journalist on the 9News team She joined 9News in August 2024 after working on the lifestyle team at 9Honey since 2021 April has been working as a journalist for 10 years and has worked in Australia Scotland and England for magazines and newspapers and as a digital journalist You can follow her on Twitter @aprilroseglover or Instagram @aprilrosie, or get in touch at april.glover@nine.com.au. Property News: The Perth suburbs where residents rarely leave Police arrived at a home in Coonabarabran at 2pm today following reports of a concern for welfare Erin Patterson had shared with true crime fans her love of mushrooms excitement over buying a food dehydrator and plans to cook beef Wellington Police today released CCTV photos of a car as they seek to speak with its driver The plan is part of Israel's efforts to increase pressure on Hamas to free hostages and negotiate a ceasefire on Israel's terms A maintenance worker accused of murdering gangland lawyer Joseph Acquaro will no longer face any criminal charges Hard-working Australians say they invested in a scheme that promised 6.5 per cent returns on investment but went belly up in 2019 owing $13.9 million A man accused of running over and killing a police constable in a bid to avoid arrest says the officer's Taser caused him to lose control of a stolen vehicle Experienced pilot Glenn Collins was performing a multi-plane stunt when his aircraft crashed just a few hundred metres from crowds on March 28 A dramatic house fire in the Adelaide suburb of Pooraka has resulted in the hospitalisation of an elderly woman and the complete destruction of her home Australians are turning to refurbished technology to ease their cost of living burden and it has created a significant market for second-hand devices including tablets and smartphones The proposed measure has sparked concern among industry stakeholders raising questions about its potential impact on both large-scale productions and the livelihoods of local workers Albanese arrived back in Canberra today following Saturday's Labor victory which saw him become the first prime minister to be re-elected since John Howard In an update which will bring relief to homeowners National Australia Bank is predicting big base rate cuts over the next few months Adam Bandt is optimistic about his party's power in parliament despite losing key seats in Queensland Police allege the video was filmed sometime during the past 24 hours on a street in Toronto A small family business has had an unexpected victory against one of the biggest corporations in the world Her drowning death was initially thought to be non-suspicious Now police allege he claimed money from her life insurance policy and moved to Thailand Two young men killed in a horror crash in Paechtown in the Adelaide Hills are being remembered as high-level athletes who were best mates Kiara and James were last seen heading off on a camping trip in Wellington broadcasters beamed live images of elite soldiers killing terrorists Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart has lamented the federal election result and called on the Liberal Party to embrace Trumpist policies as it rebuilds from the ashes of Saturday's defeat Marine Rescue NSW volunteers sprang into action whilst taking part in yesterday’s Port Hacking Putters Regatta Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking skipper Brad Whittaker was on board a classic vessel leading the flotilla when he noticed two kayakers struggling in the water off Lilli Pilli Point Reserve “The kayakers had capsized their craft and were finding it very difficult to get back into the tandem kayak due to the outgoing tide and gusty winds so a rescue was initiated,” Mr Whittaker said A new inflatable Marine Rescue NSW state flood rescue and support asset “Rescue vessel MR 13 immediately broke away from the flotilla to go to the aid of the two paddlers in the water off Lilli Pilli Point Reserve,” said Rod Harris Image: Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking skipper Rod Harris gives the thumbs up following the successful rescue off Lilli Pilli Point Reserve Volunteers from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking quickly reached the paddlers and took them safely on board MR 13 and their kayak was secured before being towed back to shore,” Mr Harris said MR 13 is one of 16 new flood rescue and support vessels recently added to the Marine Rescue NSW fleet Following recommendations from the 2022 NSW Flood Inquiry Marine Rescue NSW received $3.748 million in State Government funding to build capacity and capability to support NSW SES and other agencies during major weather emergencies When Marine Rescue NSW flood rescue and support vessels are not tasked with weather emergencies they are used to assist boaters and paddlers on local waterways across the state DP World and NSW Ports are co-investing A$400m ($250m) to extend the rail terminal at Port Botany in Sydney to double capacity to more than 1m teu per year The project – which will start on site in June and take two years to compete – comprises the addition of five new rail sidings to accommodate 600 m long regional trains said: “This new rail terminal will enable more containers to be moved by rail connected to an extensive network of metropolitan and regional intermodal terminals including by dedicated freight rail.” IMO is bound by the membership of its Flag.. 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Surrounding ourselves with greenery can do wonders for our physical and mental wellbeing Kathy Willis reveals just what kinds of plants are best for our brains and bodies By Kate Douglas We tend to see ourselves as a visual species but it turns out that the benefits we get via other senses – smell touch and a mysterious “hidden sense” – are just as impressive we have already learned plenty that can improve our lives Kate Douglas: What happens when we look at nature Are there certain “natural” colours we should seek out When you look at these physiological markers of calmness, it’s green-and-white leaves, and yellow or white flowers… Long-serving Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking volunteer and Life Member Noel Parkinson has today been recognised for his decades of loyal service by having a vessel named after him Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell said rescue vessel Botany Hacking 32 will now also be known as the Noel Parkinson “The naming of a Marine Rescue NSW vessel is a significant honour and Noel is thoroughly deserving of the recognition he has dedicated his time and skills to supporting the local boating community and saving lives on the water “Noel has been volunteering with Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking since February 2001 and is a highly respected and experienced member of the unit “As a Marine Rescue NSW Coxswain and Watch Officer Noel has played a vital role in countless search and rescue missions He is a former Unit Commander at Botany Port Hacking and is currently serving as Admin Officer and the Returning Officer for Marine Rescue NSW “Noel’s dedication to service on and off the water is greatly appreciated and Marine Rescue NSW is proud to name a rescue vessel in his honour,” Commissioner Barrell said Image: Noel Parkinson (centre) is supported by family (left) Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking Unit Commander Aaron Blackwell Deputy Unit Commanders Neil Tinker and Rosemary Holloway and Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell is a 10-metre Naiad built by Yamba Welding and Engineering in 2022 The vessel is powered by twin Suzuki 300-horsepower outboard engines capable of reaching a top speed of 45 knots The Noel Parkinson can travel up to 30 nautical miles offshore and features a state-of-the-art suite of Raymarine navigation equipment as well as vital search and rescue technology including a FLIR (forward-looking infrared) camera and side-scan and 3D sonar systems Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking Unit Commander Aaron Blackwell said Mr Parkinson has held numerous key roles at the unit consistently demonstrating exemplary leadership and contributed to the success of Marine Rescue NSW He has been recognised for his exceptional service with Life Memberships from Marine Rescue NSW and the Botany Port Hacking unit.” Unit Commander Blackwell said Mr Parkinson is a highly experienced mariner and a great asset to not only Marine Rescue NSW but also the boating community “Noel has commanded numerous vessels throughout his career generously sharing his expertise and guiding aspiring skippers His leadership and dedication serve as an excellent example for those who now operate Botany Hacking 32 Add videos to your saved list and come back to them any time Kyeemagh and Brighton-Le-Sands beach baths.Bayside Council is pleased that the NSW Environmental Protection Agency (NSW EPA) has completed water sampling of Botany Bay in response to concerns about contamination around Sydney Airport EPA officers collected nine water samples on January 9 for PFAS analysis from locations at Tower Beach Kyeemagh and Brighton-Le-Sands beach baths NSW EPA have concluded levels of PFAS is well below the National Health and Medical Research Council's Recreational Water Quality Guidelines labelling the PFAS risk to swimmers and other users of the beach as low.The EPA arranged for further testing of water at Tower Beach Kyeemagh following concerns with the ongoing presence of PFAS chemicals at Tower Beach Kyeemagh with the Sydney Morning Herald reporting that the beach was still used by families and fishermen despite PFAS concerns and the lack of visible warning signs Council has actively participated in discussions with the NSW EPA and Sydney Airport to advocate for the safety and concerns of residents NSW EPA officers tested water from a number of locations around Botany Bay and have concluded that the levels of PFAS is well below the National Health and Medical Research Council's Recreational Water Quality Guidelines labelling the PFAS risk to swimmers and other users of the beach as low The NSW EPA has recommended that swimmers avoid swimming for three days after heavy rain and encourages beachgoers to visit the Beachwatch website for daily updates on water quality associated with stormwater pollution The NSW EPA have advised that they will be re-testing selected species of fish in partnership with\ the Department of Primary Industries - Fisheries in the coming months to evaluate dietary advice "We are pleased to hear that the NSW EPA has taken the concerns and safety of our residents seriously and conducted testing of the Bay," Bayside Council Mayor "Bayside Council will continue to advocate for the needs of our residents and work with relevant authorities to ensure our community is aware of any risks." 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Read our Privacy Policy Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time By the time police learned Jai-Bao “Rex” Chen’s mobile phone had been used in Queensland was already decomposing in dense bushland near Sydney Airport police discovered what is believed to be Chen’s body submerged in a Botany creek and concealed with reeds and other foliage less than 10 metres from where Li’s body was found wrapped in plastic by a passerby on December 9 Police are treating the deaths of Zhuojun “Sally” Li (left) and her husband Jai-Bao “Rex” Chen (right) as a targeted double murder.Credit: NSW Police The discovery of Li’s body at Sir Joseph Banks Park sparked grave concerns for Chen who was declared missing after investigators could not locate him When detectives tracked Chen’s mobile phone to Queensland and identified two persons of interest who had fled the country their investigation quickly turned to that of a “targeted double murder” “We’re looking at the possibility that both at least two people involved are offshore,” NSW Police homicide squad commander Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty said “We thought previously there was a third party involved .. that more than one person had targeted Sally and and murdered them and dumped their bodies.” police established Chen and Li’s financial debts as a motive for the killing of the 33-year-olds “There was no other criminality that we’re aware of Police discovered what is believed to be Jai-Bao “Rex” Chen’s body while searching an area near Sir Joseph Banks Park in Botany.Credit: Nine News Detectives are working with Taiwanese and Chinese authorities to track down two persons of interest suspected of killing the couple in their Greenacre home in late November while Li moved to Australia from China as a child 20 years ago not only making those inquiries in Queensland but we now have made a number of liaisons with Taiwan authorities and Chinese authorities,” Doherty said were also suspected of driving the couple’s bodies from their south-west Sydney home and dumping them in the bushland police released CCTV showing the vehicle suspected of being used to transport the bodies stopping on the northern side of Foreshore Road in the early hours of November 30 The car was seized and taken for forensic examination Doherty again appealed for anyone with dashcam footage of the area to contact police Li and Chen’s bodies are believed to have been dumped at the same time Neither of their official causes of death have been established because of the severe state of decomposition Chen’s body remained in the Botany creek as late as 5pm on Tuesday with investigators expected to analyse the crime scene throughout Tuesday night The couple was last seen together in late November Li’s family were informed of her death and Chen’s disappearance on Friday Chen’s family were on Tuesday informed of the discovery of the second body “They’re obviously devastated,” Doherty said of Li’s family on Saturday where someone’s lost their life in not only an unusual way established after Li’s body was discovered Get alerts on significant breaking news as happens. Sign up for our Breaking News Alert By the time police learned Jai-Bao \\u201CRex\\u201D Chen\\u2019s mobile phone had been used in Queensland police discovered what is believed to be Chen\\u2019s body less than 10 metres from where Li\\u2019s body was found wrapped in plastic by a passerby on December 9 The discovery of Li\\u2019s body at Sir Joseph Banks Park sparked grave concerns for Chen When detectives tracked Chen\\u2019s mobile phone to Queensland and identified two persons of interest who had fled the country their investigation quickly turned to that of a \\u201Ctargeted double murder\\u201D \\u201CWe\\u2019re looking at the possibility that both at least two people involved are offshore,\\u201D NSW Police homicide squad commander Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty said \\u201CWe thought previously there was a third party involved .. and murdered them and dumped their bodies.\\u201D police established Chen and Li\\u2019s financial debts as a motive for the killing of the 33-year-olds in relation to when we found Sally\\u2019s body some financial debts owed,\\u201D Doherty said \\u201CThere was no other criminality that we\\u2019re aware of and certainly Sally has unfortunately become a victim because of that.\\u201D but we now have made a number of liaisons with Taiwan authorities and Chinese authorities,\\u201D Doherty said were also suspected of driving the couple\\u2019s bodies from their south-west Sydney home and dumping them in the bushland Li and Chen\\u2019s bodies are believed to have been dumped at the same time Chen\\u2019s body remained in the Botany creek as late as 5pm on Tuesday Li\\u2019s family were informed of her death and Chen\\u2019s disappearance on Friday Chen\\u2019s family were on Tuesday informed of the discovery of the second body \\u201CThey\\u2019re obviously devastated,\\u201D Doherty said of Li\\u2019s family on Saturday where someone\\u2019s lost their life in not only an unusual way established after Li\\u2019s body was discovered Get alerts on significant breaking news as happens Investigators say woman may have been dead for weeks and body hidden in bushes was ‘in severe state of decomposition’ A woman whose body was found wrapped in plastic and dumped in bushes near Sydney airport was “more than likely” murdered, New South Wales police have alleged. A passerby reported the incident after finding the body at 7.30am on Monday in bushes that were metres from Foreshore Road in Botany and just off a footpath in Sir Joseph Banks park. NSW police Det Supt Danny Doherty said the woman’s death was suspicious and it appeared someone had attempted to hide her body. Investigators were yet to establish the woman’s age, time of death and where and how she was killed, Doherty said. “At the moment she is a mystery woman. We don’t know the age, so that could be someone’s mother, daughter, sister, friend. We’re seeking assistance from anyone who may have someone who’s a friend, who’s a female, who may be missing or someone who may know something. “There’s someone’s loved one [that] doesn’t know the news here that their loved one’s … not only been killed but more than likely been murdered.” Read moreDoherty said the body was found “in a severe state of decomposition” “That makes the timeline a little bit difficult Investigating officers attached to the south Sydney area command were being assisted by the homicide squad “It’s going to take some time for that crime scene to be conducted The starting point for us is to have the victim identified,” Doherty said “Once we get an identity … then we can start establishing movements and timelines.” Doherty said the nearby industrial area and airport were monitored by CCTV which could provide some answers Police called for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers “It’s a gruesome discovery but it’s a very tragic situation,” Doherty said Credit: AAPA pedestrian has made a gruesome discovery of a body wrapped in plastic near the airport before police declared a major crime scene in Sydney The Daily Telegraph is reporting a police operation is underway after the body was found dumped and wrapped in plastic in bushland near Sydney’s airport at Mascot. Reports claim a passerby noticed the body nestled among shrubs as they walked along Foreshore Rd at Botany Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“A police operation is underway in bushes off Foreshore Road following reports of a body located,” a NSW police statement said “Officers attached to South Sydney Police Area Command are being assisted by specialist officers from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad “A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the incident has commenced No further information available at this time.” Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Sue Hewitt and Doug Parkes cut the anniversary cake at Woolooware Golf Club Picture by Noele WatkinsExactly 40 years after it was formed 78 members of the Botany Bay Family History Society gathered to celebrate at an anniversary lunch at Woolooware Golf Club The cake was cut by four foundation members - Jim Farrow (membership number 47) 1984 at Sutherland Shire Council Chambers where a motion was passed to form a society dedicated to bringing together individuals with a shared interest in genealogy and mutual support in their research endeavours and that it be given the name it still bears Botany Bay Family History Society members enjoy an excursion and continue to be held on the first Wednesday of each month Society president Jennie Fairs said there had been many changes to genealogical research over the four decades members would write letters to repositories or potential family connections "Microfilms had to be manually handled at LDS (Latter Day Saints) Family History Centres and it often took six weeks for films to arrive from Salt Lake City "We experienced a thrill when the Archives Office of NSW introduced their paper-bound indexes for assisted immigration and the NSW Registrar General produced a microfiche index for Births Botany Bay Family History Society workshop Picture supplied"Our commitment is evident in undertaking ambitious projects such as transcribing headstones at Woronora Cemetery and contributing to the Ryerson Index by indexing 11,000 death and funeral notices appearing in the Sutherland Shire Leader between 1964 and 2004." The severely decomposed body of a woman has been found covered in plastic in dense bushland near Sydney Airport in what police believe was an attempt to conceal it Homicide Detective Danny Doherty said police were now working to identify the woman discovered by a passerby at 7.30am on Monday only metres away from a footpath off Foreshore Drive in Botany Doherty said the body may have been there for “days if not longer” and police were yet to establish how where or when the woman he described as “someone’s mother He said police believed the woman had been dumped in an “attempt to dispose and hide the body” and were looking through missing persons databases “We’re seeking assistance from anyone who may have someone who’s a friend … who may be missing or they were worried about their loved one,” he said A female has lost their life and has been dumped on the side of the road in bushland.” Police are focusing their investigation on an area of Sir Joseph Banks Park Homicide squad detectives and uniformed officers spent the day combing through the dense bushland Police wearing face masks pitched a blue police tent at the crime scene and taped off the walking track next to the busy road Doherty said the woman’s body was found in a “severe state of decomposition” which made working on a timeline difficult Police are appealing for the public’s help and for any dashcam or mobile phone footage while CCTV from the nearby industrial area will also be examined “We’re looking for anyone who may have seen anyone act suspicious around the Foreshore Drive area in the last days or weeks,” he said “It’s a very sad tale … There’s someone’s loved one that doesn’t know the news yet that their loved one has not only been killed but more than likely been murdered.” Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter Doherty said the body may have been there for \\u201Cdays if not longer\\u201D and police were yet to establish how where or when the woman he described as \\u201Csomeone\\u2019s mother He said police believed the woman had been dumped in an \\u201Cattempt to dispose and hide the body\\u201D \\u201CWe\\u2019re seeking assistance from anyone who may have someone who\\u2019s a friend \\u2026 who may be missing or they were worried about their loved one,\\u201D he said A female has lost their life and has been dumped on the side of the road in bushland.\\u201D Doherty said the woman\\u2019s body was found in a \\u201Csevere state of decomposition\\u201D Police are appealing for the public\\u2019s help and for any dashcam or mobile phone footage \\u201CWe\\u2019re looking for anyone who may have seen anyone act suspicious around the Foreshore Drive area in the last days or weeks,\\u201D he said \\u201CIt\\u2019s a very sad tale \\u2026 There\\u2019s someone\\u2019s loved one that doesn\\u2019t know the news yet that their loved one has not only been killed but more than likely been murdered.\\u201D Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Bayside Council has partnered with Sydney Writers' Festival to host an Author Talk with Debra Oswald on Friday 23 May in the Botany Town Hall Debra Oswald will be talking about her latest release One Hundred Years of Betty is the story of an ordinary extraordinary woman living through a century of massive change who on the eve of her hundredth birthday party decides to talk about her life Debra Oswald is a two-time winner of the NSW Premier's Literary Award creator of the TV series Offspring and author of novels Useful The Family Doctor and One Hundred Years of Betty nine children's books and many stage plays including Gary's House Mr Bailey's Minder and Stories in the Dark at Griffin Theatre in 2021 and Ensemble Theatre in 2023 Dr Kathryn Heyman is an award-winning author of nine books including the internationally acclaimed memoir currently in development as a feature film Heyman's work has won and been nominated for many awards in Australia and the UK Kathryn has taught writing around the world including the University of Oxford and continues to mentor emerging writers through the Australian Writers Mentoring Program will be published by 4th Estate/HarperCollins in 2026 Registration AUSTRALIA — AJC Architects has revealed its latest design for a transformative mixed-use development at 1611 Botany Road blending modern architecture with respect for local heritage and urban context The development addresses site constraints through innovative form and aesthetics aligning with the council’s vision for Botany Town Centre’s transition to mixed-use and high-density residential A key feature is a new landscaped pedestrian through-site link along Lenthen Lane connecting residential areas to public transport and new retail spaces The project will significantly improve public and communal spaces focusing on pedestrian accessibility and connectivity and dedicated public areas will contribute to an enhanced urban environment AJC’s design respects adjacent heritage items particularly the “Old Butcher Shop” which will be restored and integrated into the development The building’s form reflects the traditional two-storey shopfront scale along Botany Road The laneway frontage will feature two-storey Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) units designed as flexible live-work spaces to attract sole practitioners emphasised the project’s commitment to sustainability: “We are delivering a development that exceeds urban design standards utilising targeted sustainability initiatives.” The design incorporates passive principles such as shallow-depth apartment plans and dual-aspect units The development includes a small plaza suitable for alfresco dining capturing mid-morning sun and featuring a large shade-providing 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East Auckland local tech advocate tackles the environmental cost of AI (Artificial Intelligence) A young woman from east Auckland is turning heads not just with her crown but with her kaupapa a proud alumni of Botany Downs Secondary College and recipient of the Flying Kiwis Scholarship in 2014 has been announced as a finalist for Miss Earth New Zealand 2024 Shae’s journey reflects a powerful blend of academic achievement She says she’s on a mission to bring urgent attention to the environmental impact of the digital age Her platform focuses on the rapidly escalating issue of e-waste and the ecological footprint of artificial intelligence – a challenge not often considered by everyday tech users “We’re so focused on how AI can change the world but we forget that these systems rely on vast computing power “It’s time we talked about tech’s hidden environmental toll,” says Shae Her passion for environmental justice is rooted in her dual identity as both a technologist and a wāhine Māori After earning her Master of Computer and Information Science degree That work explored how advanced AI models such as recurrent neural networks (RNNs) and transformers could be used to help Māori entrepreneurs grow sustainable I looked at how we can use smart AI tools – like the ones behind ChatGPT – to give our whānau an edge in the business world empowering them to succeed in ways that align with tikanga and community values.” collaborating with national organisations such as She Sharp she delivered a presentation at the prestigious AI Summit where she spoke about the cultural and environmental responsibilities that must accompany rapid technological advancement forward-thinking lens” to a pageant traditionally associated with glamour She believes her presence challenges stereotypes and redefines what it means to be a beauty queen “Miss Earth isn’t just about looking the part – it’s about living your purpose and raising your voice for causes that matter,” she says Shae will compete at the Miss Earth NZ finals on May 31 at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau The winner will go on to represent Aotearoa at the Miss Earth international pageant one of the world’s most prestigious and environmentally focused competitions “I’m incredibly proud to represent New Zealand and the east Auckland community that shaped me “Botany Downs was where my passion for innovation started and that seed has grown into something far greater than I imagined.” an independently-owned publishing company based in East Auckland Keep informed with the latest breaking news Our digital papers are emailed twice month on a Thursday You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/