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Revealed: Surprise cost of nuclear power vs solar, wind

The cost of nuclear-powered energy grids compared to solar and wind has been revealed – and the results might surprise you. See how and why.

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Western Australia is bracing itself for another stiflingly hot day as the heatwave continues to weigh down Western Australia. Meanwhile, hot conditions are expected to reach the southern states, while thunderstorms rip through northern Australia. Picture: BOM

Intense heatwave to sweep Australia

Parts of Australia are bracing for another oppressive heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 16C above the December average.

A man has made a blood-chilling discovery in his laundry after his dogs raised the alarm in his Northern Territory home. Vince Nathan was sleeping in his NT home about 1.30am Tuesday morning when the sound of his dogs Boff and Bluey began echoing through the house, waking the man up. Curious to see what the dogs were making a fuss about, Mr Nathan got out of bed and walked around the corner, spotting something underneath his feet - a saltwater crocodile. “As I came around the corner, I nearly stood on him,” he told 9News. “He was sitting there in the pathway.” Picture: Supplied

Chilling discovery in man’s laundry

A Northern Territory man has made a chilling discovery in his laundry after being woken by his dogs in the early hours of the morning.

A white dump truck spews black exhaust smoke into a blue sky. Just the top of the truck is visible with the sky taking up half the image. The burning of fossil fuel by vehicles contributes to greenhouse gasses, pollution in urban city centers, and health concerns of people worldwide. Diesel fumes

Aussie climate goals ‘within reach’

The state and territory emission reduction targets in place can give Australia a “springboard” to stronger climate goals, new research finds.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos - 27 DECEMBER, 2023: Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate, with Queensland Minister for Housing Meaghan Scanlon and Minister for Energy Mick de Brenni speaking about the Christmas Day storm at the Gold Coast disaster centre Picture: NCA NewsWire / Aisling Brennan

Mayor’s fury at late BOM storm warning

A prominent Mayor has slammed the Bureau of Meteorology over issuing storm warnings while his city was being hit with wild weather.

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Three severe storm cells set to lash Sydney. Picture: Rain Radar

Large hail, wind and rain lash Sydney

Sydneysiders were put on high alert over three severe storm cells headed their way, with residents advised to unplug their appliances and prepare for hail.

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Harry Stead died while battling an out-of-control blaze on a farming property near Esperance on Tuesday.

Young firefighter killed battling blaze

The firefighter, aged in his early 20s, was helping battle a blaze in a regional area on Boxing Day when he suffered a fatal injury.

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Khattab Abu Haish, 19, was reported to have been swept out to sea, while trying to rescuing a family member at Congo Beach. Picture: Supplied.

Update in search for missing 19yo swimmer

A man who was swept out to sea on Boxing Day has been identified as 19-year-old Khattab Abu Haish.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire photos FEBUARY 08 2022: A view of bins out full of rubbish waiting to be emptied in Surry Hills as the waste workers strike continues leaving the streets of the city of Sydney overrun with rubbish. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

‘All the flies’: Garbage spills onto streets

Bins in one local council area are overflowing post-Christmas as garbage workers continue industrial action.

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Mia Holland-McCormack died in floodwaters on Boxing Day.

9yo who drowned in floodwaters identified

The girl wandered off from her family home shortly before a severe thunderstorm hit the area.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Newswire Photos: DECEMBER 26 2023: A view of Bronte Beach in Sydney on Boxing Day morning. Photo by: NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

28 places where Aussies shouldn’t swim

Following recent storm activity, a warning has been issued to avoid dozens of popular swimming areas for this reason.

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**FILE** A Oct. 28, 2013 file photo of the sign at Warner Brothers Movie World theme park on the Gold Coast. About a dozen thrill-seekers are stuck on a Movie World roller coaster after carriages got stuck at the top of the towering ride Arkham Asylum ride, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING

Aussies without power until New Year

One state’s Christmas Day storm has wreaked havoc, leaving thousands without power and denying families a Boxing Day out at a tourism mecca’s famous theme parks.

Residents of Rutherford in NSW posted photos of massive hail stones after a storm swept through the town on Boxing Day in 2023. Picture: Supplied

‘Insane’: Massive hail stones smash town

The weather ravaging eastern Australia has damaged houses, knocked out power for thousands and pelted residents with massive hail stones.

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LAVO's hydrogen-powered barbecue in action. Picture: Studio Air

How new invention could save the Aussie barbie

From solar windows to a flame-free barbecue, here are five Aussie-made low-emission innovations that could help save the world.

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