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Tweet Facebook Mail A bipartisan committee has brushed aside concerns about unfairness to back the AUKUS treaty, while urging governments to make nuclear waste storage a "priority". The Senate's joint committee on treaties decided the agreement, and the nuclear-powered submarines it will eventually deliver, would give Australia a "clear advantage" in the "most complex and challenging strategic environment since the Second World War". The inquiry into the broad military alliance with the US and UK heard concerns from Australian National University law Professor Donald Rothwell and others about the wording of the agreement being too heavily in favour of London and Washington. Australia will purchase US Virginia-class submarines under the AUKUS defence pact. (AP) He said AUKUS offered "an enormous amount of flexibility" for the UK to US to withdraw, without giving Australia the same leeway, describing the agreement as "somewhat exceptional". The international law expert argued the deal handed Australia all the risks while indemnifying its allies and also raised concerns about a lack of certain mechanisms to resolve future disputes. The committee put concerns over the wording down to the treaties decades-long lifespan rather than it being "unfairly weighted" against Australia. It anticipated further agreements, called instruments, to emerge in the future and called for parliament to closely scrutinise them. Labor committee chair Lisa Chesters said the committee had determined the agreement was in the national interest. "Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines provides our nation with not only a strategic advantage, but also an opportunity to grow Australian jobs, education and infrastructure," she said, in a statement. "'The successful implementation of AUKUS will require upskilling the Australian workforce. This is an opportunity for our education sector and will create jobs that last for the life of the agreement and beyond. The staggering sums countries spend on defending themselves View Gallery "The 20,000 jobs added by the AUKUS program will diversify Australia's workforce and will provide high-paying jobs for trades and tertiary educated workers alike." She called for an education campaign to plug the deal's benefits and dispel "myths". The deal, signed three years ago with the aim of maintaining a "free and open Indo-Pacific" in the face of China's increasingly muscular stance, provides for a new fleet of eight nuclear-propelled submarines. The initial stage is set to cost up to $368 billion by 2055 to build, with the first vessels operating out of Adelaide by the 2040s. Australia and its AUKUS partners, the United States and Britain present the agreement. (AP) US and British nuclear submarines will deploy out of Western Australia from 2027 until the Royal Australian Navy until the nuclear-powered alternatives, whose advantages include increased range and being able to stay underwater for longer, are ready. The subs are nuclear-powered and won't carry nuclear weapons but running them out of a non-nuclear country will still require outside help for maintenance, raising concerns from some over sovereignty. Maintenance will also produce limited amounts of nuclear waste, something that was a concern at some of the hearings. "The issue of nuclear waste disposal needs to be addressed in a timely and transparent manner," the committee wrote. "While the committee acknowledges that the disposal of the nuclear fuel used to power the submarines will not be required until the 2050s or later, the decision of where to store the small amounts of low-level waste created during routine maintenance of the nuclear-powered submarines needs to be a priority." DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP : Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play .
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A huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in hit film Crocodile Dundee has died. Burt died over the weekend, the Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia, said. He was at least 90 years old. “Known for his independent nature, Burt was a confirmed bachelor – an attitude he made clear during his earlier years at a crocodile farm,” Crocosaurus Cove wrote in social media posts. The aquarium added: “He wasn’t just a crocodile, he was a force of nature and a reminder of the power and majesty of these incredible creatures. While his personality could be challenging, it was also what made him so memorable and beloved by those who worked with him and the thousands who visited him over the years.” A saltwater crocodile, Burt was estimated to be more than 16 feet long. He was captured in the 1980s in the Reynolds River and became one of the most well-known crocodiles in the world, according to Crocosaurus Cove. The 1986 film stars Paul Hogan as the rugged crocodile hunter Mick Dundee. In the movie, American Sue Charlton, played by actress Linda Kozlowski, goes to fill her canteen in a watering hole when she is attacked by a crocodile before being saved by Dundee. Burt is briefly shown lunging out of the water. But the creature shown in more detail as Dundee saves the day is apparently something else. The Internet Movie Database says the film made a mistake by depicting an American alligator, which has a blunter snout. The Australian aquarium where Burt had lived since 2008 features a Cage of Death which it says is the nation’s only crocodile dive. It said it planned to honour Burt’s legacy with a commemorative sign “celebrating his extraordinary life and the stories and interactions he shared throughout his time at the park”.
Set to host the Ravens on Christmas Day, the Houston Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers on Monday after Baltimore waived him last week. Thin at receiver behind star Nico Collins due to season-ending injuries to Stefon Diggs (torn ACL) and Tank Dell (torn ACL, dislocated kneecap), the Texans are hoping Johnson, 28, can provide depth at the position alongside Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie III. With the Ravens, Johnson reeled in just one catch for 6 yards and received a one-game suspension for what the team said was refusing to enter a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1. Baltimore waived him on Friday. An unrestricted free agent after this season, Johnson is joining his fourth team this calendar year after he was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to Carolina in March and then moved from the Panthers to the Ravens in October. A third-round draft pick in 2019, Johnson had 30 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns in seven games (all starts) for the Panthers earlier this season. In six career seasons, the 2021 Pro Bowl selection has 422 receptions for 4,726 yards and 28 TDs for the Steelers (2019-23), Panthers and Ravens. --Field Level MediaHome | Hyderabad | Hyderabad Citizens Struggle With Poorly Maintained Foot Over Bridges Traffic Violations Illegal Parking Hyderabad citizens struggle with poorly maintained foot-over bridges, traffic violations, illegal parking Hyderabad citizens are grappling with neglected foot-over bridges, traffic violations, illegal parking, and poor road maintenance, demanding urgent action. By Telangana Today Published Date - 24 November 2024, 10:20 PM Foot-over bridges badly maintained Multiple foot-over bridges (FOBs) across Hyderabad are badly affected due to lack of proper maintenance. It is one of the major reasons why commuters and walkers usually go to any length to avoid using them in the first place. Several Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in Hyderabad, neglected and dilapidated, have become unusable, forcing commuters and pedestrians to risk their lives by jaywalking across busy roads. For instance, the FOB at KPHB is completely unusable, with non-functional lifts and accumulated garbage. Piles of garbage and dirt have become a common sight on the FOB, making it difficult for commuters. As a result of the over-powering rotten smell emanating from the garbage, commuters are avoiding ROBs. The KPHB FOB is a prime example of this neglect. With non-functional lifts, accumulated garbage, and a pervasive stench, it has become a health hazard and an inconvenience for commuters. I request authorities to take quick action and launch a major initiative at properly maintaining ROBs. — P Naresh Kumar, KPHB. Truck parking a big nuisance for motorists We wish to bring to your attention that Erragada-Sanatnagar Road is in the middle of city and one of the busiest road, which connects to Begumpet. However, despite being such a busy stretch that witnesses dense traffic all through the day, every day between 7 pm and 8 am, a large number of transport trucks are parked along the main road, leaving little space for the normal traffic. On a daily basis, hundreds of trucks line-up along this main road from 7 pm in the evening till 8 am, creating a lot of nuisance for the local residents. The presence of such a large number of transport trucks always creates enough space for antisocial activities. There is little space left for the normal traffic, which is causing frequent traffic jams on a daily basis. I request authorities, especially the police and traffic department to take quick action on this problem by arranging alternative parking area for the transport trucks inside the industrial area and prevent accidents from happening at midnight. — Swarnesh Vikram Singh, Czech colony. Check sewage water on roads The road towards Yellareddyguda / Srinagar colony from Ameerpet main road is always flooded with either sewerage water or overflowing drains. The condition of this vital arterial road, which witnesses dense traffic throughout the day, is worst even though it was repaired and relayed a few months ago. With garbage lying on either sides of the road in many places and overflowing water on the roads, it is becoming very difficult for pedestrians as well as the vehicle users to use this main road. I request the authorities concerned to improve the conditions of the roads immediately and try to keep the city clean. — Katuru Durga Prasad Rao, Hyderabad. Rein in traffic violators near Doyens Colony The general management of traffic across multiple locations in Hyderabad is at its worst. The traffic violations of all kinds are taking place unchecked at various locations in twin cities. Be it wrong side driving, use of highbeam lights, rash driving or jumping traffic signal, such violations have become all too common in Hyderabad. Take for instance the main road between Alind Employees Colony and Doyens Colony near Serilingampally, where wrong side driving is rampant and violators go scot free. A similar pattern is observed between Supreme Sports Club Studio, Alind and TVS showroom at Doyens Colony, where car and truck drivers use very highbeam lights and come on the wrong side of the main road, with impunity and no fear of getting punished by the traffic authorities. Quite often, the residents here have tried to take-up this issue with the motorists who are violating basic rules. However, more often than not, motorists hurl abuses at them, before driving away the place. I request traffic authorities to please strengthen action against violators at Alind and Doyens colony, Serilingampally. — Jai Raj, Hyderabad. Open plots become dump yards Open plots in colonies where owners are yet to build their homes are conveniently becoming dump yards. Quite often, it is also because of the negligence of the plot owners that leads to situations where the open plot becomes a favorite dump yard for not only the colony residents but also the sanitation department of the municipality. A case in point is the open plot number 90, Netaji Nagar Colony, Road number 2 in Kapra, next to Daffodils apartment, which has become a dumping yard. Its not just the colony residents, even the staff of electricity and sanitation departments utilize the open plot to dump. While the electricity department workers dump tree branches after cutting, the sanitation wing simply dumps the garbage cleared from the road. Since the follow-up from the residential welfare association did not work, I request the concerned authorities to intervene and make arrangements for the removal of garbage and cut trees at the earliest. — N Shiva, Netaji Nagar, Kapra. No free left at Balanagr Y Junction The Balanagar Y junction witnesses heavy traffic all through the day, which makes it very important for the authorities to ensure smooth flow. However, for some reason, recently, the traffic authorities decided to remove the free left at the Balanagar Y junction, which is causing more traffic problems than resolving them. Instead of easing the traffic, heavy traffic gridlocks have now become the order of the day, as motorists are stuck for a long time waiting for the traffic to move, due to absence of a free left. The authorities must ensure the flow of traffic smooth at such densely populated regions. — Mohd Ghouse, Kukatpally. Bharat Nagar flyover turns garbage dump I am writing this to bring to the attention of municipal officials the sad state of affairs at Bharat Nagar flyover. The environs near the Bharat Nagar flyover, especially below it, have become ideal for the local owners of commercial establishments to dump their waste. The area has also become a regular spot for the residents to dump their domestic waste. Apart from all this, the empty space under the Bharat Nagar flyover has become an attractive destination for truckers to park their heavy vehicles. The entire stretch of the main road is lined-up with empty trucks. The parking of heavy vehicles also provides privacy, attracting a lot of anti social elements in the area. I urge the municipal officials to take quick action and routinely conduct checks and also provide better place for the drivers to park their heavy vehicles. — Sai Kiran Reddy, Motinagar. Widen Ranigunj road under bridge There is dire need to widen the existing road under the Ranigunj railway bridge, which is causing a lot of nuisance in the form of massive gridlocks along the very busy MG Road-Paradise- Ranigunj section. The section has become a veritable bottleneck due to traffic coming from Tank Bund and moving towards Paradise and traffic from Paradise moving towards Tank Bund and beyond, leading to major traffic gridlocks throughout the day. While the municipal and SCR officials coordinated and widened several rail over bridge railway tunnels including the ones located at the Rail Nilayam-Mettuguda section and Tukaram Gate in Secunderabad, which ensured smooth flow of traffic, this has not been the case at Ranigunj, which is a densely populated region because of the wholesale and commercial establishments. The owners of commercial establishments at Ranigunj and Paradise area have on multiple occasions urged the municipal authorities to broaden the tunnel but so far nobody has taken any action. I request authorities to take a firm decision and widen this section. — Mehul Kumar, Ranigunj. Put a check on rash driving It is to be brought to the notice of the concerned authorities that the road between Fateh Darwaza and Shahalibanda Volga Hotel (old) was widened recently. The road width has considerably increased afterwards. However, due to the absence of road dividers youngsters are driving the vehicles at high speed during night. There is a risk of accidents due to rash driving. Hence I request the traffic police officials to please place cement blocks to act as road dividers on the stretch. — Azam Khan, Fateh Darwaza, Hyderabad. Follow Us : Tags Balanagar Y Junction Bharat Nagar flyover Doyens Colony Foot Over Bridges Related News Over 50k motorists caught for drunk driving in Hyderabad so far this year Telangana: Triple riding, speeding kills one, injures two in Sangareddy Hyderabad: Traffic diversions in view of Sadar Utsav Mela on Saturday, Sunday Hyderabad: Traffic advisory issued in view of President’s visitAlberta Hopes to Attract Doctors With Pay Model Offering Incentives for Taking On More Patients