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ABC News
3 days ago
- Business
- ABC News
BTN Newsbreak 03/06/2025
MINIMUM WAGE A pay rise is on the way for millions of Aussies earning the minimum wage. Yep, from July 1, millions of Aussie workers on minimum wages will get a 3.5% pay rise, bumping the national minimum wage from $24.10 per hour to $24.95. And based on a full-time, 38-hour working week, that's about $948 per week. The National Minimum Wage is the lowest hourly rate you can be paid for a job, and each year the Fair Work Commission decides whether it should go up. And because things have been getting pretty expensive lately, they reckon it's the right time to give wages a boost. MT ETNA One of the world's most famous and most active volcanoes has erupted in Italy! Sicily's Mount Etna sent huge clouds of ash and smoke into the sky. The country's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology says the eruption was caused when part of the volcano's southeast crater collapsed. Nobody got hurt, and experts say nearby towns are safe, but they're keeping a close eye on it! MATILDAS The Matilda's put on a show last night in their final match led by acting coach Tom Sermanni. In the friendly against Argentina, young-gun Amy Sayer returned to the team after recovering from an injury and it didn't take long for her to find form. Argentina leveled the scores, but Sayer wasn't done yet. The Matilda's claimed a 4-1 victory and will step into the future under new coach, Joe Montemurro. TENNIS Now to tennis, and Aussie Daria Kasatkina's impressive run at the French Open has come to end. It was the Russian-born player's first grand slam playing under the Australian flag after becoming a permanent resident a couple of months ago. Heading into round four, there were high hopes, but she couldn't stop teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva who hasn't dropped a set all tournament. And after the match, Kasatkina thanked her new Aussie fans. MOTOCROSS And finally to an almost chaotic number of motorbikes, taking on a very chaotic course. This is the Erzberg Rodeo, also known as the toughest off-road motocross event going around. Only the fastest 500 riders in the world qualified for the 35km climb through the mountains for Austria, battling all sorts of terrain, sometimes without their rider. TOMATINA Option number 1, take up tomato throwing. This is the Gran Tomatina food fight festival in Columbia, which is back for its 15th year after spending a few years out of action. If you're worried about food waste, just know that these tomatoes were deemed inedible, or just overripe. And throughout the 3 day festival, it's expected that 45 tonnes of tomatoes will be used. GIANT SLIDE Okay, if tomatoes aren't your thing, what about water slides? Down the main street of the small Columbian town of Bucarasica, locals and tourists alike barrelled their way down this giant slippery dip. It first popped up last year, to fulfil an election promise from the mayor, to quote, "amuse residents". MODEL PLANES And finally, meet Liu, a model aircraft maker in China, who's turned his hobby into a career, building all manner of flying objects. But mostly planes. He documents the process of building his aircrafts, and posts them to social media for his more than one-million fans to marvel at. Oh, and in his spare time he pops over to local schools to teach kids how it's done.
Russia Today
4 days ago
- Climate
- Russia Today
Volcano eruption causes panic in Italy (VIDEO)
Thick columns of smoke and ash streamed into the sky above eastern Sicily as Mount Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano, erupted on Monday, forcing dozens of tourists to flee the area. The Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported that a partial collapse in the volcano's southeastern crater likely triggered the eruption. Lava fountains and large plumes of volcanic ash reached an altitude of approximately 6,400 meters (about 4 miles), according to the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre. Aviation authorities issued a 'code red' alert for flights operating in the region, which was later downgraded to orange. Some flights experienced delays due to the volcanic cloud. Videos captured by hikers and visitors showed terrified tourists fleeing down the mountainside as black smoke billowed from the summit. Media reports suggest that about 40 tourists were on the volcano at the time of the eruption but they all appear to have been safely escorted away from the area. No injuries or fatalities have been reported. 🇮🇹ITALIA Erupción inesperada del volcán Etna en Sicilia 🇮🇹Este 2 de junio, el Etna tuvo una fuerte explosión repentina que provocó pánico entre turistas y visitantes, quienes huyeron ante la lluvia de cenizas y material volcánico.#Etna#volcán#erupció Volcanologists at INGV said the activity began with a strong volcanic tremor located about 2.7km below the summit crater. The tremor reportedly intensified for several hours before lava and pyroclastic material were expelled. The explosion follows weeks of minor seismic activity in the region. 🌋 Il momento della colata piroclastica nel versante sud-est dell'Etna ripreso dalla telecamera di Santa Venerina della Protezione Civile Regione Sicilia. Nel secondo video, di Mario Denaro, la fuga degli escursionisti e dei visitatori della direzione della colata. Despite the explosive nature of the eruption, the material flow from the volcano did not reach the Lion Valley, an area located at an altitude of approximately 2,800 meters and frequented by hikers. Officials said this means that there is currently no danger to residents. Euruzione # 'According to initial data, the material has not reached the edge of the Leon Valley, and, as I have been assured, there is no danger to the population,' Sicilian President Renato Schifani stated. An official update later declared that the ash cloud emission had ended by the afternoon. Nevertheless, the authorities urged the public to exercise 'extreme caution' and avoid high-altitude areas around the volcano due to the risk of sudden explosive activity. Local civil protection officials have not ordered a full evacuation, but patrols have been deployed to monitor access to Etna's slopes.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Sun
Mount Etna erupts sending tourists fleeing for lives as volcano explodes into life & smoke plume rises from mountain
MOUNT Etna has dramatically erupted, sending tourists fleeing for their lives with smoke billowing from the mountain. The highest active volcano in Europe began to erupt this morning in Italy's Sicily. 2 2 Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology said: "Over the past few hours, the activity flagged in the previous statement issued at 4.14am (3.14am BST) has carried on with strombolian explosions of growing intensity that, at the moment, are of strong intensity and nearly continuous." In the past, Etna's eruptions have caused nearby towns to be covered in black volcanic ash. .
CBS News
20-05-2025
- CBS News
Thieves targeting vehicle owners in Etna, police say
Authorities have issued a warning to car owners after a wave of vehicle break-ins hit another western Pennsylvania neighborhood. Police said the thieves in Etna are not only acting by themselves, but now with a crew of people. Several incidents were reported over the past week. Thieves were able to enter unlocked vehicles, grab valuables, and flee the scene within moments. According to police, a group of masked and gloved juveniles had been involved in recent incidents. "They stopped right at my car, and they were close enough that the driver reached out and tugged on my door," said Carrie Napiecek. Police confirmed that one man had been arrested the previous week, connected to a series of thefts. However, a separate incident occurred early Friday morning when seven suspects in a stolen vehicle targeted cars across Etna and surrounding communities, either breaking in or attempting to gain entry. "We had more sophisticated groups traveling in fours, fives, even sixes, with a driver. They were running down streets, testing door handles on parked cars," said Mayor Robert Tunon. The stolen vehicle used in the Friday morning incident was recovered miles away from Etna. Authorities said eight official reports had been filed as of that evening, but no significant valuables appeared to have been taken. "They trashed what was in the glove box and the console, and they maybe got $10 in quarters," said resident Kim Titus. "It's a little, I don't want to say scary, but it's concerning because this was the second time it happened." For many Etna residents, the crimes are becoming an unfortunate pattern. "It's such a nice neighborhood, too, and I know police are doing the best they can, but it's a bad situation," said resident Fred Ehrhart. When asked how borough officials were responding, Mayor Tunon pointed to community and police efforts. "There were two main efforts. First, residents were banding together and providing timely reports," said Mayor Robert Tunon. "Second, our police department had launched an active investigation into the initial incident, which resulted in an arrest. We kept residents informed, shared what information we had, and ensured the police department was actively investigating each report." Authorities urge anyone who witnesses suspicious activity to report it immediately so that investigations can continue.
Fashion United
07-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Veja expands range with sandals
The trainer brand Veja now also offers sandals. Veja announced on Wednesday that it is expanding its range with the 'Etna' model. Previously, the french company with Brazilian roots only offered trainers, shoe care products and accessories. The Etna sandal is a 'lightweight and versatile option for warm days that has proven itself in both the city and nature', according to the statement. They will come on the market in various colours - depending on the style, either in one colour or with a different sole colour - such as beige, purple-black and olive-black. The sandals are made in Brazil from suede (upper) that comes from the state of Rio Grande do Sul and is tanned there 'without the use of dangerous or prohibited chemicals'. A PFC-free impregnation is also designed to offer protection in light rain. The insole is made from the polymer ethylene-vinyl acetate - 17 percent of which is recycled - and the outsole is made of rubber - 40 percent of which comes from the Amazon and ten percent is recycled. Veja sandal Enta Credits: Veja The latest product from the Veja family will be available from May 14 for 120 euros. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
