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Stunning photos of bushfires hitting Tasmania's west coast were released onto the Remine (Trial Harbour( Facebook page on February 14, 2025. Picture: Supplied

‘Volcanic’: Aussies battle raging fires

Residents in one state have captured startling photos showing apocalyptic scenes as they confront a complex web of bushfires.

Anthony Albanese has been heckled by anti-wind farm during a visit to a Bluecope Steelworths centre in NSW’s south coast., The Prime Minister was greeting supporters when a passer began yelling at him. Picture: ABC,

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‘Go home’: Albo heckled by angry mob

The Prime Minister was booed by activists fuming over wind farms while greeting supporters at a media event on NSW’s South Coast.

Tropical Cyclone Zelia has been declared a category five system and is expected to make landfall on Friday afternoon, with winds up to 290km/h possible. Picture: BOM

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‘Threat to life’: Cat 5 cyclone declared in WA

Tropical Cyclone Zelia has been declared a category five system and is expected to make landfall on Friday afternoon, with winds up to 290km/h possible.

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NSW Government has appointed their first statutory Agriculture Commissioner in a win for the industry. Committed to during the state election, the Commissioner's role is to conduct reviews, give independent advice and make recommendations to the NSW Government on agricultural matters. The Government has appointed Alison Stone who will serve an initial three-year term. The State Minister for Agriculture has said the appointment

Big move for ‘under the pump’ industry

A historic first in one state has been described as a “solid step towards a fairer future” for one group of Australian workers facing challenges.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. APRIL 8, 2024: Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy addresses the National Press Club on

EU presses ahead with nuclear option

With the government and opposition at odds over the proposal, the EU’s energy chief has made a surprise intervention.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos - 5 APRIL 2024: Fencing and warning tape seen around playground equipment at a park where asbestos has been found at Hosken Reserve in Coburg. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele

Asbestos outbreak source revealed

Australia’s two biggest cities are dealing with widespread asbestos contamination, which has shuttered parks and reserves.

LISMORE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. APRIL 5 2024. Rain has caused Eltham Rd in Eltham to close due to flooding on Friday April 5, 2024. Gwilym Summers paddles his canoe to get to the other side of the road. Photo: NCA NewsWire/ Elise Derwin

Devastating outcome after deluge

Volunteers have started scoping out the damage after a deluge of rain overwhelmed homes and businesses.

LISMORE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. APRIL 5 2024. Rain has caused Eltham Rd in Eltham to close due to flooding on Friday April 5, 2024. Gwilym Summers paddles his canoe to get to the other side of the road. Photo: NCA NewsWire/ Elise Derwin

Devastating outcome after deluge

Volunteers have started scoping out the damage after a deluge of rain overwhelmed homes and businesses.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 7, 2024: Heavy rains this week have caused flooding in the Pitt Town and Windsor region.Pitt Town Road near the Lynwood Golf Course is closed in several spots. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift

‘Danger out there’: Warning for Sydney

The rain may have eased by Sydneysiders have been told to stay on high alert as the threat of flooding remains.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, NCA NewsWire, Sunday, 4 September 2022For stockPolice highway patrol car Chris mentioned changes to highway patrol in local areaChris Minns, NSW Labor Leader, Lynda Voltz, NSW Member for Auburn and Donna Davis, Lord Mayor for Parramatta pose for a photo in Lidcombe to discuss Labor's commitment to build a new school in the Carter Street precinct.Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Tragic discovery in floodwaters amid deluge

Authorities have found a body near flooded waters in Sydney, after areas of the city were hit with “life threatening” amounts of rain.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, NCA NewsWire, Sunday, 4 September 2022For stockPolice highway patrol car Chris mentioned changes to highway patrol in local areaChris Minns, NSW Labor Leader, Lynda Voltz, NSW Member for Auburn and Donna Davis, Lord Mayor for Parramatta pose for a photo in Lidcombe to discuss Labor's commitment to build a new school in the Carter Street precinct.Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Tragic discovery in floodwaters amid deluge

Authorities have found a body near flooded waters in Sydney, after areas of the city were hit with “life threatening” amounts of rain.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos - 6 APRIL 2024: Fencing and warning tape seen in an area where asbestos has been found at Paisley Park in Altona. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele

Asbestos found in more playgrounds

Just days after a parent discovered contaminated building materials in mulch at a children’s playground in Spotswood, asbestos has been discovered at more playgrounds in Melbourne.

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Wild footage has captured the extent of devastating flash flooding hitting multiple regions of NSW. Picture: Supplied

‘Evacuate now’: Warning as major dam spills

A major dam which stores about 80 per cent of Sydney’s water is spilling over after a rain deluge, prompting urgent evacuation alerts.

A man clinging to an excavator has been rescued by SES volunteers, at Erskine Park. After Sydney received extremely heavy rain. Picture: 9NEWS

Man’s lucky rescue from floodwaters

The moment a man was rescued from a submerged excavator after becoming stranded in floodwaters from a massive rain deluge has been captured on camera.

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