Booms in investment usually lead to economic growth. But this one looks unlikely to translate into better living standards for Australians
US Geological Survey says massive glacial collapse caused catastrophic flash floods in the Himalayan border region of Nepal and Tibet
Nepali tour operator fears 15 Australians who had been on a trek near the border with China have died after devastating flood
Airline declines to predict impact of new carry-on luggage charge on Jetstar revenue or ticket sales, saying it is offering customers ‘choice’
Powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges
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Entire populated areas swept away after glacial collapse causes catastrophic flood in mountainous region popular with trekkers and pilgrims
Grace McLean brings vocal and emotional range in the central role of Alex Bechtel’s Homeric song cycle
Horticulturalists begin moving and propagating plants before the rusty and warped Palm House begins renovation – but some are too tall to save
Exclusive: utility company wants to draw off tens of millions of litres of water a day from Thames and replace it with treated effluent
Allegations Nathan Cofnas was unqualified for Ghent role and would cause ‘negative impact’ made to senior leaders months ago
Laborious to harvest and extortionately priced, the sunset-coloured stigmas of the saffron crocus have an extraordinarily warm, pungent taste. Fortunately, however, a little goes a very long way …
An anti-Farage army of voters is there to be galvanised, as exclusive data shows. But getting them out will be tricky, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
Steel rails warping and signalling equipment failing in metal cabinets are among the problems to be solved
Findings from research into illnesses associated with bathing in lakes and rivers come amid boom in hobby