Millions to cop days of rain, icy temps
Millions to endure almost a week of rain as one city shivers through coldest morning of the year.
Environment
Surprise claim as AI to create 200k jobs
Thousands of Australian jobs in the AI sector could be created this decade, but major issues remain unanswered.
‘Hero’ Aussie dad killed fighting wildfires
An Australian helicopter pilot is being remembered as “a beacon of light” after he died fighting wildfires in Canada.
Supermarket REDcycle reboot under threat
Supermarkets Coles, Woolworths and Aldi are under pressure to reboot a critical recycling program for Aussie shoppers. Here’s why.
Tourists flee as waterfall becomes a flash flood
Tourists Run for Their Lives When Waterfall Suddenly Surges Amid Flash Flood
$22.7bn bid to secure Aussie jobs
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed how a $22.7bn policy to ensure Australia leads the renewable energy transition will be delivered.
Young hikers narrowly escape being struck by lightning
Lightning struck right next to a group of hikers, sending seven of them to hospital
Couple hit with $1500 fine for shock act
A couple who brought their dog into a restricted area of the Great Barrier Reef have been given an expensive reminder as to why the act is banned.
Millions to be drenched by ‘unusual’ weather
Millions of Aussies are in for a soaking as two weather systems clash above the country in an unusual weather pattern.
‘Life-threatening’ Hurricane Beryl slams into Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl has made landfall in the Caribbean with authorities warning that the powerful storm is “life-threatening” and could grow in strength.
‘Dangerous’: Hurricane intensifies
Hurricane Beryl is heading to an island paradise with residents warned to seek shelter ahead of the expected Category 3 storm.
‘Arctic’ warning for millions of Aussies
Aussies are set to rug up as a high pressure system is expected to bring a burst of cold weather and below average temperatures to much of the country.
Countries brace for ‘major hurricane’
The Caribbean is bracing for a “dangerous major hurricane” – considered extremely rare this early in the season.
Climate protests enter sixth day at major port
Climate activists have vowed to continue blocking a rail line to a major port as they enter the sixth day of their disruptive protests.
Polar blast brings snow, wild winds
Strong wind gusts will reach Victoria, Tasmania, parts of the ACT and NSW on Saturday.
Polar blast headed for eastern Australia states
It will be a chilly weekend for many Aussies as an Antarctic airmass moves across the country’s south-east.
Simple, cheap tricks help frogs fight killer fungus
Frogs facing extinction from a global fungal infection are being saved by greenhouse-like shelters developed by an international research team including the University of Tasmania.
Aussies warned as cold snap to continue
Keep the blankets close and the heaters on because a new cold front is set to hit Australia on Wednesday as frost and low temperatures continue to envelop much of the country.
Fight over nuclear energy plan heats up
The Albanese government has announced a former Liberal treasurer in a key climate role as it continued its attack on the Coalition’s nuclear energy plans.
City reveals major change to household bins
One city has sold off its waste management service for $110m. This is what it means for staff and households throwing out rubbish.
Bird flu detected at second Sydney farm
The highly contagious and deadly strain of avian flu was detected near the first site, with authorities now required to euthanise an estimated 87,000 birds.
‘Multiple reactors’: New detail in nuke plan
The Coalition’s energy spokesman Ted O’Brien has revealed a surprising new detail for the opposition’s nuclear energy plan.
‘Multiple reactors’: New detail in nuke plan
The Coalition’s energy spokesman Ted O’Brien has revealed a surprising new detail for the opposition’s nuclear energy plan.
How Irwin family transformed after Steve
The Irwin family have remained Aussie icons in the decades since Steve’s death. They continue to build on his legendary reputation and keep his legacy alive.
Major rain warning as mercury plunges
Multiple states are set to be lashed with falls of up to 60mm in the midst of a freezing weekend for thousands of Aussies.
Reality of working from home right now
More proof that women feel the cold more than men.
Batteries causing thousands of fires a year
Lithium-ion batteries are causing thousands of fires a year causing extensive damage to waste facilities, trucks and homes across Australia.
Major update in live sheep export ban
A parliamentary committee has given the green light to the Albanese government’s Bill to ban live sheep exports, but has made a key recommendation.
Dutton’s surprising hint on nuclear cost
The Opposition Leader is under pressure to release the costings of the Coalition’s controversial nuclear power plan it announced on Wednesday.
Stunning underwater pic hides huge problem
These picturesque underwater scenes may seem idyllic at first glance, but closer inspection reveals crucial evidence hidden in plain sight.
Aussies wake up to year’s shortest day
Australians have woken to the shortest day of the year. Here’s what the winter solstice means for you.
Onlookers try to drag away activists blasting paint on Stonehenge
Just Stop Oil vandals blast Stonehenge with orange paint in their latest shocking stunt.
Cold snap, outages trigger gas threat
Users across Australia’s east coast states risk facing a gas supply shortage, as a cold snap bites, the energy market operator has warned.
‘Lethal’ balloons banned in tourist hotspot
A local NSW council has brought in a ban on balloons and other party items in an effort to protect local native wildlife.
Nuclear plan sparks brutal meme onslaught
Blinky the three-eyed fish, hazmat suits and radioactive waste have featured in a scare campaign pushing back against the Coalition’s nuclear proposal.
‘Can’t assemble Ikea flat pack’: PM’s dig
Anthony Albanese has questioned the Coalition’s ability to pull off its nuclear energy plan, labelling the proposal as “half baked” and an “economic catastrophe”.
Reason behind Aussies’ wild act
A remarkable group of Aussies stationed in Antarctica will swim in freezing waters this week. Here’s why.
Aussies freeze through coldest morning of the year
An extra blanket or two could be in order as Australians woke up to icy weather across the country. See how long the cold blast will last.
Horrifying moment man spots shark circling tourists
Two people can be seen swimming nearby, appearing unaware of the danger nearby.
Dutton ‘happy’ to fight election on nuclear
Peter Dutton is happy for the next election to be a battleground on energy after controversially betting big on nuclear power.
Dutton ‘happy’ to fight election on nuclear
Peter Dutton is happy for the next election to be a battleground on energy after controversially betting big on nuclear power.
States slam door on Dutton’s nuclear plan
Peter Dutton’s election promise to build seven nuclear reactors has been met with a firm no from the state premiers, and one would-be premier.
Coldest morning of the year, town hits -5.6C
Aussies have woken to freezing temperatures thanks to a lengthy low-pressure system moving across the eastern third of the country.
Millions to shiver through coldest morning
Two capitals are set to shiver through their coldest morning of the year so far as widespread frost extends through the eastern seaboard, plunging temperatures to bare figures.
Indigenous group awarded huge native title
A historic ruling has awarded an Indigenous group as the native title owners of more than 365,000 hectares of land.
‘Lunacy’: $10b move off Aus coast sparks fury
An MP took to social media to announce an exciting new project worth $10 billion, but it ended up being labelled “absolute lunacy”.
Key question Dutton won’t answer
Peter Dutton has again refused to release any detail of his nuclear plan, despite repeated questioning in a fiery interview.
Huge update in divisive wind farm project
The next step for a controversial Australian energy project which would power an estimated 1.8 million homes has been announced.
Warning as rain, strong winds to smash Aus
Millions of Australians are being warned to brace for another wet and wild weekend after a city was smashed by almost twice its annual June rainfall.
I got tested for nanoplastics: Here’s what I learnt
A simple test can determine the level of toxic plastic chemicals you have in your body – but be prepared for a shock.
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