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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 23, 2025: People line up to catch a glimpse of the Corpse flower, Bunga Bangkai, as it begins to bloom in Sydney for the first time in fifteen years. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Bizarre reason for massive Sydney queue

The ultra-stinky Putricia the Corpse flower has finally bloomed at Sydney’s Botanic Gardens, treating visitors to its repugnant smell for the first time in 15 years.

Flames from the Hughes Fire burn a hillside in Castaic, a northwestern part of Los Angeles County, California, on January 22, 2025. A new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on January 22, exploding in size and sparking thousands of evacuation orders in a region already staggering from the effects of huge blazes. Ferocious flames were devouring hillsides near Castaic Lake, spreading rapidly to cover 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) in just over two hours. The fire was being fanned by strong, dry Santa Ana winds that were racing through the area, pushing a vast pall of smoke and embers ahead of the flames. Evacuations were ordered for 19,000 people all around the lake, which sits around 35 miles north of Los Angeles, and close to the city of Santa Clarita. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP)

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Thousands flee new monster LA fire

Four thousand firefighters are battling a massive new blaze that’s broken out north of Los Angeles, doubling in size in just a few hours and forcing 31,000 people to flee.

US President Donald Trump holds up outgoing President Joe Biden's letter as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the WHite House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP

Dutton’s surprise climate split from Trump

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has revealed he has a different view from US President Donald Trump on a key global issue.

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Temperatures are set to soar as high as 45C on Australia Day while thunderstorms and showers appear to threaten long weekend plans. Picture: Stormcast.

Horror forecast ahead of Australia Day

Temperatures are set to soar to 45C on Australia Day, while potential showers and thunderstorms threaten to drench multiple states and territories.

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Iconic cars in legal crosshairs

Iconic cars of yesteryear and some of the most common work cars on Australian roads today are the target of a new lawsuit, levelled against Holden owner General Motors.

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An Aussie hiker found almost two weeks after he disappeared in the gruelling alpine wilderness was able to survive because of one key thing.

Inside missing hiker’s 13-day survival

An Aussie hiker found almost two weeks after he disappeared in the gruelling alpine wilderness was able to survive because of one key thing.

Storm that looks like a UFO over the Darling Downs in QLD. , Caption: We received several pics of this really cool UFO looking storm this morning. This is a lenticular storm cloud and its not that common to see. It occurred with a hailstorm that was moving across the Darling Downs towards Oakey and North of Toowoomba around sunrise. The sunrise helped ignite the Eastern side of the storm, turning it pink and orange. , These pics were sent into us by Bernie from Catella (5:15am), Roxanne in Meringndan looking towards Oakey and Sam from Meringandan West (5:15am), , Picture: Higgins Storm Chasing/Facebook

Stunning photos as ‘UFO’ hits regional Qld

Queenslanders have been left awed by photos of a rare weather phenomenon in the state’s southeast.

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It is currently not known how the shark managed to breach the net. Picture: ABC News Perth.

Twist as shark shuts down iconic beach

A shark has become trapped on the swimmer-side of a net, shutting down an iconic Aussie beach, with one local taking things into their own hands.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Newswire Photos: JANUARY 14 2024: A view of a crowded Bronte Beach in Sydney's East with dangerous currents and soaring temperatures after two young women have shared the daunting cost of skin cancer checks as calls grow for the government to make screenings free for all high-risk Australians. It comes as more Australians admit to avoiding the doctor as more GPs stop bulk-billing due to the rising cost of care and a decade-long freeze on Medicare rebates. Photo by: NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

‘Be prepared’: Warning to young Aussies

Young Aussies are being called to help ensure the country is equipped to combat the immediate aftermath of floods, bushfires and other potentially devastating climate events.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, January 04, 2025. Commonwealth Beach or Tower beach has been quietly closed over contamination with cancer-causing chemicals : Picture: NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Popular beach tested over cancer concern

An environmental watchdog is set to test waters at a popular beach over concerns of cancer-causing “forever chemicals”.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos October 20, 2022: Generic photos of electric cars and charging stations. Tesla charging station at the Franklin Street bus station.Debate over repeal of electric vehicle levy to continue/ conclude in SA lower house. The tax forces electric vehicle owners to pay a 2.5 cent per kilometre mileage charge on zero-emission vehicles in lieu of the fuel excise not being paid. Axing the tax was an election promise of LaborÃs Peter Malinauskas. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Naomi Jellicoe

Push for more truckies to use EVs

Tens of millions of dollars have been pledged to subsidise electric vehicle loans in a major push to get businesses using greener transport options.

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Residents in eastern parts of Australia are being put on alert for possible wild weather conditions, as temperatures reach above 40 degrees in other parts of the country. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts in Queensland.

More wild weather for storm-smashed states

Parts of eastern Australia have been told to stay alert after being battered by heavy rain and storms overnight, with warnings more could already be on the way.

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