A snorkeller in his 60s disappeared in the water at Greens Pool in William Bay near Denmark, leading to the closure of the popular tourist beach. Search efforts were suspended for the night but will resume tomorrow with police divers from Perth. The man was visiting WA with his family when he got into distress while snorkelling among the rocks, with rescue crews facing challenges due to poor weather conditions and visibility.
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Long way to go to stop lending for deforestation
Australian banks have been slow to reduce their involvement in deforestation, with major lenders like ANZ, Westpac, and Commonwealth Bank still financing agribusinesses linked to land clearing, which contributes to climate change and threatens biodiversity. A report by the Australian Conservation Foundation highlights the risks associated with deforestation, urging banks to eliminate such practices from their portfolios and calling for a national strategy to end deforestation by 2030. Need More Context? 🔎
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