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News Melbourne Cup fans didn’t want to hear

It’s an iconic Aussie event that hundreds of thousands of punters look forward to, but the Bureau of Meteorology has some tough news for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.

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.

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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.

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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.

Thousands of dead fish at The Marine Stadium at The Spit on the Gold Coast. Picture: Facebook

Shocking sight at beloved beach

Residents have expressed outrage and a council has started a clean-up, but authorities have said the water is safe for swimming.

Traveller Jackson Coffey spotted a saltwater crocodile below the surface of a waterhole moments before he was about to jump in for a swim.

Travellers’ lucky find before swim

Adventurer Jackson Coffey was about to swim at a waterhole in WA’s northwest when he spotted a potentially huge danger lying beneath the surface.

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 3, 2021: General photo of the sun setting as seen from Taylors Lakes in Victoria.Picture: NCA NewsWire/ Luis Ascui

Daylight saving: Everything you need to know

Daylight saving has begun, giving about 18 million Australians an extra hour of afternoon daylight.

Millions of residents can expect a scorching weekend as warm weather sweeps the nation

40C scorcher for one part of Australia

It’s going to be a hot weekend for the majority of the nation, with some areas tipped to exceed 40C.

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