Fears popular swimming spot contaminated
A popular swimming and recreational spot has been tested for contamination after residents raise alarm about a potential deadly hazard.
Environment
These Aussie spots are the hottest on Earth
Australia has recorded the hottest temperatures in the world as millions of people again brace for the mercury to soar past 40C.
$800 rip-off: Households slugged by ‘smart meters’
Smart meters being rapidly rolled out in the push to slash carbon emissions could be “enabling a rip-off”. See what this means for you.
‘Unusual’: Australia braces for five cyclones
Experts have said it is “very unusual” to see cyclone activity in so many areas, and have warned it could be very problematic for one part of the country.
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‘Tax’: New Aussie car rules under fire
Carmakers need to meet higher standards after new rules came into force on New Year’s Day, with one senior MP slamming the changes as a ‘new tax’.
Deadly truth behind state’s ‘glowing’ algae
A “glowing” algae has sprung up along the coast of one Aussie state – but the truth behind this natural light show is a lot darker than it appears.
Thousands fume over new tap water taste
Residents have vented frustration at bizarre changes to their tap water as authorities grapple with recent wild weather.
State slammed by 83mm in one hour
A spate of flash flooding and severe storms have thrashed one state, with major dams at risk of overflow and much more rainfall forecast to fall in the coming days.
Video of 20 joeys in living room goes viral
Incredible scenes were playing out in an Aussie’s living room as the Grampians bushfires raged.
’Risk’: Horrendous forecast for two states
New Year’s Eve celebrations will be a patchwork of colour and rain across the country, as strong storms are forecast for one region in particular.
20 orphan joeys take shelter from fires in living room
As fires headed toward her Grampians property in Victoria on Boxing Day, wildlife carer Pam Turner sheltered 20 joeys in her living room.
Dire warning after flooding hits state
An Aussie state has been hit with severe flash flooding as emergency warnings are issued for one capital city ahead of a “dangerous thunderstorm”.
One word scream as swimmer drowns
Authorities have renewed calls for residents to remain vigilant after swimmers witnessed a shocking tragedy at a popular swimming hole.
Aussies hit by ‘artificially inflated’ fuel prices
Competition and the free market has not reduced petrol prices in Australia’s largest cities, the NRMA finds.
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