Australia to fast track nationwide fire alert system
The federal government will cut hurdles to a nationwide fire alert telephone system after deadly Victoria wildfires. Authorities say privacy laws and intergovernmental funding disputes delayed the plan raised in 2004. Telstra promotes an automated geo targeted alert approach as officials push to install the system promptly.
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Two satellites collide in orbit over Siberia
NASA confirms the first collision between two intact satellites occurred about 500 miles above Siberia, creating debris clouds with potential risk to the ISS. The Iridium satellite and a Russian nonfunctional craft weighed about 1,235 pounds and nearly a ton respectively, with dozens to hundreds of pieces expected as debris is counted.
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