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Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leaders David Littleproud. Picture: NewsWire

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Nats’ net zero blow to Sussan Ley

The Nationals have agreed to scrap a key policy, turning the heat up on Sussan Ley.

A “very dangerous” thunderstorm has smashed parts of South East Queensland, as giant hailstones, lightning, destructive winds and flash flooding wreak havoc for millions.

Millions smashed by giant hail, lightning

Giant hailstones the size of golf balls and dangerous winds have wreaked havoc across the east coast, with millions warned of more violent and damaging storms on the way.

The young woman killed after being struck by lightning during a severe storm on the Sunshine Coast has been identified as 21-year-old Finley Bone. (right) picture : Facebook

‘In a minute’: Lightning strike kills 21yo

A young woman killed by a lightning strike during Thursday’s fierce storm has been identified, as her family and community mourn the heartbreaking loss.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - August 27, 2025: Party leader of the National Party of Australia David Littleproud during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

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Nationals move to scrap Net Zero

The Nationals have delivered a fresh blow to Coalition leader Sussan Ley, voting to scrap net zero from their federal platform.

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Christine Gadsby is Blackberry's chief security advisor. Picture: Supplied / NewsWire

Why security expert won’t ever text this

In a world where data is worth more than gold, a security expert has dropped a grim warning about how people use their phones.

Christine Gadsby is Blackberry's chief security advisor. Picture: Supplied / NewsWire

Why security expert won’t ever text this

In a world where data is worth more than gold, a security expert has dropped a grim warning about how people use their phones.

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Unusual weather conditions have wreaked havoc for potatoes in South Australia, with farmers warning the current conditions have caused a shortage for one of the country’s most popular vegetables.

Farmers warn shortage of popular vegetable

Australians can expect to see less of this food staple on their supermarket shelves after farmers suffered through one of the worst droughts in years.

Unusual weather conditions have wreaked havoc for potatoes in South Australia, with farmers warning the current conditions have caused a shortage for one of the country’s most popular vegetables.

Farmers warn shortage of popular vegetable

Australians can expect to see less of this food staple on their supermarket shelves after farmers suffered through one of the worst droughts in years.

Severe weather warnings have been issued for multiple Aussie states as “damaging” wind gusts reaching up to 163kmh pelt the country’s south.

Homes still without power as floods loom

Emergency crews have responded to more than 100 calls for help as destructive winds, flood warnings and snow loom over Australia’s south, leaving thousands without power.

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7.4 magnitude quake rocks Asian nation

7.4 magnitude quake rocks Asian nation

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has rattled a nation of 115 million, prompting a tsunami warning and mass evacuations across the country.

Town with 46C days hit by water crisis

Town with 46C days hit by water crisis

The mayor of an outback town fears he will be “handing out water bottles” if harsh new measures can’t alleviate a contaminated water crisis.

It’s going to be a mixed bag of weather for millions of Australians this week

Record breaking rainfall hits Aussie city

More wild weather is on its way for millions of Aussies this week, with record breaking rain already hitting one city.

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Residents are being urged to prepare to leave their homes as bushfires burn east of Bundaberg. Picture: Queensland Fire Department/NewsWire

‘Prepare now’: Warning as bushfires rage

Residents are being urged to prepare to leave their homes as fierce bushfires burn in one state, with warnings they could rapidly worsen.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire 11th October 2024. 11am Friday the first turbines at Australia's largest (planned) wind farm will spin and will start feeding electricity into Victoria's grid. The farm is Golden Plains Wind Farm in Rokewood. Ikea's investment arm will be announcing they're investing in stage 2 as well.Picture: NewsWire/Nadir Kinani

Green light for mega $2bn wind farm

Energy giant AGL has secured final approval for a mega $2bn wind farm that could power 590,000 homes.

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