‘The greatest biodiversity in England’ – a wander through the Isle of Purbeck ‘super’ nature reserve

Alongside rare birds, reptiles and insects, this corner of Dorset, poignantly depicted in Mike Leigh’s Nuts in May, serves up brilliant heathland walks, sea views and pints of local ale Mike Leigh’s brilliant 1976 Dorset-based comedy Nuts in May begins with Keith and Candice-Marie taking the chain ferry from Sandbanks across the mouth of Poole…

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The Royal Family’s hidden talents and hobbies revealed – from sporty Kate Middleton to painter Prince Philip

The royals have their own hobbies and interests ranging from sporty endeavours to more creative pursuits. Discover how Prince William, Kate Middleton and the late Prince Philip would spend their free time The royals have their own hobbies and interests ranging from sporty endeavours to more creative pursuits. Discover how Prince William, Kate Middleton and the…

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King River continues NT copper-gold hunt after rain delay

The heavens have finally closed over Tennant Creek and King River Resources has declared itself open for drilling business at its project in the Top End. The heavens have finally closed over Tennant Creek and King River Resources has declared itself open for drilling business at its project in the Top End. Business / Companies Sydney Morning Herald…

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Lendlease chairman to exit property giant at AGM

Global property giant Lendlease has announced that chairman Michael Ullmer will retire at its annual general meeting in November, following concerns about the company’s underperformance. Global property giant Lendlease has announced that chairman Michael Ullmer will retire at its annual general meeting in November, following concerns about the company’s underperformance. Business / Companies Sydney Morning Herald – Business

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Clock ticking for BHP as $64 billion bid deadline looms

The resources giant has until 2am on Thursday morning, Australian time, to increase its bid for rival miner Anglo American, issue a formal binding offer, or walk away. The resources giant has until 2am on Thursday morning, Australian time, to increase its bid for rival miner Anglo American, issue a formal binding offer, or walk away. Business…

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For self-employed artist Nordacious, home ownership still feels like ‘a lofty aspiration’. But this is his ‘slow and steady’ plan

It’s Pay Day! Brisbane-based visual artist Nordacious, AKA James Hillier, shares the lesson of “delayed gratification” that he learned from his parents and the irresistible guilty splurge in his shopping trolley most weeks. It’s Pay Day! Brisbane-based visual artist Nordacious, AKA James Hillier, shares the lesson of “delayed gratification” that he learned from his parents and the irresistible…

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