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David Brown
At Whiz Consulting, we help you efficiently deal with your business finance. Our experts have decade-long experience and served various businesses, be it e-commerce companies or aged care centres. We help each client with tailor-made bookkeeping and accounting solutions. ****
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Tobago shark attack: British tourist may lose leg
A British tourist, Peter Smith, was critically injured in a shark attack off Tobago and is awaiting to find out if his leg will need to be amputated. Smith, 64, was attacked by a bull shark while swimming, suffering wounds to his left hand, arm, thigh, and stomach. He is currently in a critical but stable condition following surgery at Scarborough General Hospital. Another swimmer was also rescued from a separate attack on a different beach.
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Stephanie Burnett
Stephanie Burnett is a senior editor and newsroom manager. Stephanie has a master’s degree from the Journalism and Media Studies Centre at the University of Hong Kong.
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A Wanted Outbreak: Herpes Deployed for Carp Cull
The article discusses three main topics. Firstly, it covers the Australian government's plan to use the herpes virus to control the invasive carp population, with Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and researcher Matt Barwick providing details on the strategy. Secondly, it recounts a shark attack on a man spearfishing in Florida, who survived but incurred a large medical bill, leading him to start a GoFundMe campaign. Lastly, the article delves into the diplomatic crisis involving Qatar, where several countries, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, severed ties with Qatar over suspicions of its relationship with Iran and alleged support for terrorist groups. The article also briefly mentions a terrorist attack in Iran by the Islamic State, which targeted the parliament and Ayatollah Khomeini's mausoleum, resulting in numerous casualties.
Jacqui Goddard
Jacqui Goddard is a freelance British correspondent for The Times of London newspaper. She is based in south Florida, and has reported for other UK national newspapers including The Sunday Telegraph and Daily Mail, and for publications worldwide including the South China Morning Post, The ...
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Jobs Completed 1
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Shark kills ‘newlywed’ paddleboarding in the Bahamas
An American woman, Lauren Erickson Van Wart, was killed by a shark while paddleboarding off the Sandals Royal Bahamian resort in the Bahamas. The incident occurred about three quarters of a mile off the beach, in front of her husband. Witnesses reported that the couple was either newlywed or celebrating their wedding anniversary. The victim, a former maths teacher and editor, was pulled into a rescue boat with severe bite wounds and pronounced dead on the beach.
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Lily Mayers
Lily Mayers is an Australian journalist based in Madrid, Spain. I take the privilege of being entrusted to tell stories very seriously and handle all talent with the upmost respect. I freelance report for reputable organisations with strong ethics and values. I got my start working in the ...
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Australian surfer Matt Wilkinson's incredible shark escape near Ballina caught on camera
Pro-surfer Matt Wilkinson narrowly avoided a shark attack while surfing near Ballina, NSW North Coast, thanks to a NSW Surf Life Saving drone that alerted him to the danger. The shark, estimated to be about 8 feet long, circled Wilkinson before turning away. The incident, captured on camera, led to the evacuation and closure of the beach. Wilkinson, who has had previous encounters with sharks, expressed his relief and gratitude for the quick response. The event draws parallels to Mick Fanning's 2015 shark attack in South Africa. Drones are being used daily during school holidays to ensure beach safety.
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Roger Maynard
Roger Maynard has extensive experience as a journalist in print and broadcast media. Starting his career with the BBC, he went on to work for ITN, CNBC, The London Times, the South China Morning Post and The Independent. He currently works as a correspondent based in Sydney, covering Australia, ...
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Jobs Completed 50
Job Success Rate 94%
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Catamaran torn apart by sharks during round-the-world navigation
A catamaran on a round-the-world voyage was attacked by sharks in the Coral Sea, forcing the three-man crew to be rescued by a nearby shipping vessel. The expedition, coordinated by the Russian Geological Society, was two-thirds into its journey when the incident occurred. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority successfully coordinated the rescue, and the crew was unharmed. The voyage has faced previous challenges, including a steering device failure. The Coral Sea is known for its large population of reef sharks, which are believed to have caused the attack.
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Jenny Medlicott
Jenny Medlicott is a freelance writer and travel editor at The Pocket Media Group. She graduated from the University of Exeter in 2021, where she was also comment editor from 2020–2021. Since graduating, she has written for numerous publications, with bylines in The Independent, Marie Claire UK, ...
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I survived a shark attack and now I’m getting the teeth it left in my arm turned into jewellery
Angus Kockott, a 20-year-old, survived a shark attack while snorkelling in French Polynesia, where a grey reef shark bit his arm, severing nerves and tendons. He managed to fend off the shark with a knife and was later flown to Tahiti for life-saving surgery. Despite the ordeal, Kockott views the experience as defining and plans to turn the shark teeth retrieved from his arm into earrings. He remains undeterred in his passion for the ocean and is eager to resume his sailing career.
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Sanjay Pandey
I am a multi-platform journalist with work published in different Indian and international media outlets, including Aljazeera English, DW, Friday Magazine, Barcroft TV and The Sun. I also take up fixing assignments and work with international journalists with their projects in Indian subcontinent. ...
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Egypt: 2 Women Killed in Shark Attack Near Red Sea Resort, Says Egyptian Ministry
Two women were killed in a shark attack near the Red Sea resort city of Hurghada, Egypt. The Egyptian Environment Ministry confirmed the incident and expressed condolences to the victims' families. The ministry has formed a working group to investigate the attack, involving specialists from the Red Sea reserves and the Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA). Following the attack, the Red Sea governorate closed several beaches and suspended sea activities in the area.
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Catrina Stewart
Catrina Stewart is a freelance journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. She has worked primarily for the Independent, but has also contributed to the Sunday Times, the Observer, Vice News and others from East Africa. Prior to arriving in East Africa, she worked as a journalist in the Middle East, mainly ...
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Egypt hopes it's safe to go back into water after shark attacks
Egypt is set to reopen some beaches at Sharm el-Sheikh following recent shark attacks that resulted in one death and four injuries. The reopening comes with new safety measures, including divers with binoculars and coastguard patrols. South Sinai Governor Mohamed Shousha emphasized the importance of adhering to new safety controls. The decision follows a series of attacks that led to a temporary beach closure and a controversial shark cull. The resort's reputation and its role in generating foreign currency and jobs are significant concerns for Egyptian authorities.
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Simeon Tegel
Simeon Tegel is a widely-published British journalist based in Lima, Peru, and roaming across Latin America. He is a regular contributor to The Washington Post and NPR, and his work has featured in many other outlets, including The Independent, The Telegraph, Vice News, USA Today, Foreign Policy, ...
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Job Success Rate 100%
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British tourist in intensive care after Tobago shark attack
A British tourist named Peter Smith is in intensive care after a shark attack off the coast of Tobago. The incident occurred near the Starfish resort on Turtle Beach, where Smith was attacked by what is believed to be a bull shark. He sustained serious injuries to his left arm, leg, and stomach but is in stable condition after doctors reattached some of his fingers. The local government and British High Commission are assisting his family. Beaches on Tobago's western coast have been closed, and a temporary ban on reef tours and scuba-diving has been issued. A bounty for the shark was initially offered but later withdrawn.
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Rio Tuasikal
I have 7 years of broadcast journalism experience in TV, radio, and digital newsroom. My coverage is particularly focused in human rights, environment, and current affairs in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. I have worked for international media outlets such as the BBC in London and VOA in ...
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Jobs Completed 11
Job Success Rate 100%
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Does Climate Change Increase Shark Attacks?
A 44-year-old American woman was killed by a shark in the Bahamas, reigniting concerns about these top ocean predators after a summer marked by increased shark attacks in mid-2023. The article explores the extent to which climate change may be contributing to the rise in shark attacks.
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Emily Wood
Emily Wood is a Writer based in Reading, United Kingdom.
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A 73-year-old scuba diver lost her leg to a shark. Now she’s back in the water
Heidi Ernst, a 74-year-old scuba diver from Iowa, lost her leg to a shark attack while diving near Grand Bahama Island. Despite the traumatic experience, she has shown remarkable resilience, undergoing a successful amputation and rehabilitation process. With the help of a prosthetic leg, she has returned to diving, demonstrating her determination to overcome adversity. The article highlights her journey, the challenges she faced with Medicare's initial denial of her prosthetic leg, and her eventual triumph in returning to the water.
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