Tragic discovery in floodwaters amid deluge
Authorities have found a body near flooded waters in Sydney, after areas of the city were hit with “life threatening” amounts of rain.
Environment
Asbestos found in more playgrounds
Just days after a parent discovered contaminated building materials in mulch at a children’s playground in Spotswood, asbestos has been discovered at more playgrounds in Melbourne.
‘Evacuate now’: Warning as major dam spills
A major dam which stores about 80 per cent of Sydney’s water is spilling over after a rain deluge, prompting urgent evacuation alerts.
Man’s lucky rescue from floodwaters
The moment a man was rescued from a submerged excavator after becoming stranded in floodwaters from a massive rain deluge has been captured on camera.
‘Evacuate now’: Dire warning for thousands
Dozens of flood warnings have been issued for catchments in NSW and Queensland as the freak deluge continues to wreak havoc over the weekend.
Second park shut down over disturbing find
A second playground has been shut down in less than a week after a hazardous substance was found in the soil.
Thing Mali ‘hates’ in nuclear debate
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has shared his “strong views” on the nuclear debate, revealing the thing he dislikes the most.
Brutal rift over major gas claims
A war of words has erupted between two Labor ministers with each other pointing the finger over a major shortfall facing Victoria.
Aussie’s genius idea for recycling hair
It sounds like something from science fiction, but an Aussie researcher has found a way to turn human hair into a native element.
Heartbreaking scenes after fatal deluge
Police have made a tragic discovery while searching a car stuck in floodwaters as authorities warn more rain is on its way.
Heartbreaking scenes after fatal deluge
Police have made a tragic discovery while searching a car stuck in floodwaters as authorities warn more rain is on its way.
Aussie company spruiks new $800m wind farm
The chief executive of a growing renewable energy company says the proposed location for a new 300MW wind farm “ticks all the boxes”.
Plants to be grown on the moon
The next time humans return to the moon, the astronauts will grow plants and bring them back to Earth.
Plants to be grown on the moon
The next time humans return to the moon, the astronauts will grow plants and bring them back to Earth.
Monster storm threatens to dump 300mm
Hundreds of millimetres of rain, strong winds and even waterspouts are set to hit parts of Australia’s east coast this week.
Monster storm threatens to dump 300mm
Hundreds of millimetres of rain, strong winds and even waterspouts are set to hit parts of Australia’s east coast this week.
Reason over 30 beaches ruled ‘unsafe’
Not a single beach in the bay has been rated as safe for swimming, with the affected beaches stretching around from Portsea to Mentone all the way to Altona.
Major issue with simple design flaw
Aussie homeowners are falling for a home design trend that will cost them hundreds of dollars every year.
‘Obvious path’: Warning on Aussie future
Time is ticking for Australia to get on track to meet its climate targets, the outgoing head of Australia’s net zero agency says.
‘Obvious path’: Warning on Aussie future
Time is ticking for Australia to get on track to meet its climate targets, the outgoing head of Australia’s net zero agency says.
When daylight saving ends in Australia
Daylight saving is coming to an end soon, here’s what you need to do to ensure you don’t sleep past your alarm.
‘Bombing’: Horror reality of deadly bushfires
A horrific picture of Australia’s Black Summer bushfires has been released in a massive coronial investigation detailing the tragic last moments of 25 Aussies who perished.
‘Bombing’: Horror reality of deadly bushfires
A horrific picture of Australia’s Black Summer bushfires has been released in a massive coronial investigation detailing the tragic last moments of 25 Aussies who perished.
State to be battered by wild storm
A cold front is moving over Victoria, tipped to bring flash flooding and strong winds, while other states can expect more sunshine and warmth.
Formula One team in surprising new race
Aussie F1 gun Oscar Piastri and the McLaren team have formed an unexpected alliance in a new race. Watch his video message.
Amazing act as 400yo landmark destroyed
Scores of people took part in a brave and surprising act as flames tore through one of the most historic buildings in a European nation.
Bloke’s baffling act in NSW river ‘a world first’
An Australian larrikin has sailed the Australia’s largest pumpkin down a local river – and he suspects, perhaps obviously, that he’s the first ever to do so.
Summer of El Nino declared over
Aussies can breathe a sigh of relief as the Bureau of Meteorology declares El Nino has officially ended. Here’s why.
Three new kangaroo species uncovered
Three new species of extinct kangaroo have been described for the first time — including one that grew about twice the size of their living relatives.
Great white shark attacks Kiwi boat
Checkout this horrifying moment a Great White attacks a man’s boat when travelling the coast around New Zealand.
Green subsidies no ‘free for all’: Chalmers
Amid warnings over the government’s recently announced Future Made in Australia plan, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said taxpayer funds would not be wasted.
Green subsidies no ‘free for all’: Chalmers
Amid warnings over the government’s recently announced Future Made in Australia plan, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said taxpayer funds would not be wasted.
’99% death rate’: Brain-eating amoeba alert
Authorities are testing for a deadly brain-eating amoeba at a popular swimming spot with locals warned to stay away.
Two little lads are living their best life on a farm
This adorable video showing two young lads living their best life – on a farm.
Shopping centre ceiling collapses, flooding
Shoppers watched on in horror as the ceiling of the Ocean Keys shopping centre in Perth collapsed after flash flooding, torrential rain and hail stones.
‘Out of touch’: Swan blasts PC boss
The ex-treasurer has slammed Australia’s chief productivity adviser who was hand-picked by his own former chief of staff, Jim Chalmers.
Record set to be broken this winter
A shocking new forecast has emerged for the coming months as meteorologists warn a record is likely to be broken.
400 workers strike at ‘pig-headed’ giant
Hundreds of workers will strike for 24 hours in a long-running pay dispute with an electricity giant after the company allegedly rejected a new offer from the union.
Storm crashes music stadium in Thailand
This is the dramatic moment a concert stage was blown over during a storm in Thailand.
One catch with Insta-famous magpie’s return
The bird’s owners have been given a few important conditions before they can be reunited.
Owner speaks out after viral bird killing
The business owner has spoken out after the disturbing moment was captured on video and shared on social media.
Aussies helping build the ‘CO2 brick’
In what could be a global game-changer, an Aussie tech company is one step closer to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere – and locking it away in housebricks.
‘Hard truth’ Aussies must face
The road to net zero by 2050 will not be easy, and Australians have been warned they must be prepared to face “hard truths”.
Notorious tax Aussies want to introduce
A controversial tax is taking off across the world, from Bali to Amsterdam, and it seems Aussies want a cut of the action too.
Wild scenes as 100km/h winds batter state
Fresh images have revealed the extent of storm damage as severe weather continues to smash the state.
Scary object in the middle of Chernobyl
A disturbing object sits at the heart of Chernobyl following the devastating nuclear meltdown that took place in 1986.
Skydivers capture once-in-a-lifetime view of solar eclipse
Texas skydivers were able to capture the solar eclipse from the most incredible angles ever.
‘Prepare now’: 100km/h wind to blast coast
A fresh warning has been delivered to millions living on the east coast just as recovery begins in flood-hit towns.
100 couples get married during a solar eclipse
More than 100 couples got married in Tiffin, Ohio, to celebrate the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The ‘Elope at the Eclipse’ event was…
‘Beer can depth’ of snow falls early
Winter has come early this year, with ski resorts in NSW and Victoria recording their first drop of snow in April.
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