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They used old cans to collect water

‘Intense’: Inside couple’s incredible survival

Using old XXXX beer cans for collection, the couple had to drink water from the muddy creek.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - DECEMBER 10, 2024: The Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks at a press conference after the Reserve Bank made no move on interest ratesPicture: NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

Chalmers skirts key budget deficit question

Jim Chalmers declined to directly answer whether a total of forecasted $122.1bn in deficits will increase in the mid-year budget update set to be released on Wednesday.

John Butler has slammed the proposal. Picture: Supplied.

‘Being lied to’: Icon’s warning for Aussie state

The American-Australian musician has issued a chilling warning over an “out of touch” proposal that could set Australia back.

A group of Japanese monkeys which were given to Launceston by Japanese sister city Ikeada in 1981 will be sterilised and left to naturally die after a decision from the city council yesterday. A troop of Japanese macaques that have been living in the Australian city park home for four decades will be prevented from reproducing due to concerns of disease and inbreeding. Picture: City of Launceston

City to sterilise beloved Japanese monkeys

Japanese monkeys gifted to a local council in 1981 will be sterilised and left to die naturally following a vote this week.

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A dingo on Fraser Island.

Dingo attacks children at popular holiday spot

Two young children were chased down by dingoes on Fraser Island before one was bitten on the thigh.

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Final showdown over damaged sacred site

Four years after a sacred site was damaged, traditional owners have travelled to Canberra for their final fight.

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High winds from the cyclone are expected to cause issues for residents before the storm hits early on Wednesday. Photo: WeatherZone

‘Life threatening’: 300mm of rain in 6 hrs

Flash flooding and 140km/h wind gusts are expected to smash the north of the state as police urge people to listen to stay alive.

True colour satellite image of the Earth centred on Asia and Oceania with cloud coverage, during summer solstice at 6 a.m GMT. This image in orthographic projection was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites., Globe Centred On Asia And Oceania, True Colour Satellite Image (Photo by Planet Observer/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

‘Not a minute to lose’: Clock ticking for planet

In the heart of a city built by oil money, dozens of nations are squabbling over a deal to secure the planet’s future. But the UN has warned the clock ticking closer to midnight.

Disrupt Burrup Hub protesters blocked off a busy Perth street on Monday morning. Picture: Disrupt Burrup Hub

Chaos as protester chains self under car

Demonstrators with Disrupt Burrup Hub caused traffic chaos on Monday after blocking a major CBD thoroughfare.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 16, 2023: Sydney-siders flock to the beach to enjoy the hot forecasted weekend. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Aussies warned of worsening heat

While many are enjoying cooler temperatures after a sweltering heatwave swept through NSW, there are concerns that the worst is yet to come in terms of high temperatures.

Sad way renters are dealing with the heat.

Pic reveals how bad heat is for renters

Renters had no choice but to get creative as they fought to survive extreme heat that saw records smashed.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos JANUARY 02, 2022: People are seen enjoying the summer sun at Bondi Beach. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

Australia smashed by extreme weather

As parts of the country bakes through a heatwave, one group of Aussies are bracing for the possibility of flooding rain.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 16, 2023: Sydney-siders flock to the beach to enjoy the hot forecasted weekend. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Calls to ambos soar amid heatwave

Emergency services will be on standby as three concerts are held in one of the hottest parts of the country on Saturday night.

At least nine properties have been damaged as a freak storm lashed the Central Coast town of Long Jetty on Saturday evening. Picture: Facebook /

Freak storm smashes coastal community

Roofs have been torn from buildings, tress and power lines brought down, and power cut off to properties after a sudden summer storm.

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