Terrifying footage amid deadly storm
Terrifying footage has emerged as a deadly winter storm batters the US, causing 350,000 power outages and thousands of flight cancellations.
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Warning after 41 Aussies drown in 36 days
An expert has issued a dire warning after 41 people drowned in Australian waterways over the holiday period.
‘Unacceptable’: Bleijie blasts own energy distributor for aircon cut-off
Acting Premier Jarrod Bleijie says its unacceptable that thousands of sweltering Queenslanders had the cooling function on their airconditioners turned off remotely. SEE THE MAP
‘Relief’ for millions as cool change hits
Millions of Aussies who have spent the last few days experiencing a heatwave can soon look forward to cooler temperatures throughout the week.
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Uncertainty over key Aussie climate target
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‘Insane’: Musk furious over Tesla ban
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NSW blackout risk on Wednesday — and Thursday
To help avoid electricity shortages, authorities will consider cuts to power use such as letting temperatures rise in museums and government offices.
Temperatures near 40C as heatwave soars
Aussies in one major city are getting smashed with a brutal heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40C across vast suburbs and thousands without power.
Power blackout warning for two states
The heatwave comes as critical power generators undergo maintenance, putting pressure on electricity reserves.
Mystery of huge outback ‘scar’ solved
The chance discovery of a mammoth 11-kilometre long scar in the earth in Australia’s remote outback sparked intrigue and conspiracy.
Four-hour window where soaring heatwave could cause blackouts
With parts of Western Sydney set to reach 39C, households have been warned against leaving lights on or running air-conditioners too low. But there’s a particular danger time that has electricity providers most concerned.
‘Unsayable’: Crisis leaders won’t even discuss
Australia is sleepwalking into a major crisis that will dramatically change the way we live — but few are talking about the problem.
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