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Flames from the Hughes Fire burn a hillside in Castaic, a northwestern part of Los Angeles County, California, on January 22, 2025. A new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on January 22, exploding in size and sparking thousands of evacuation orders in a region already staggering from the effects of huge blazes. Ferocious flames were devouring hillsides near Castaic Lake, spreading rapidly to cover 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) in just over two hours. The fire was being fanned by strong, dry Santa Ana winds that were racing through the area, pushing a vast pall of smoke and embers ahead of the flames. Evacuations were ordered for 19,000 people all around the lake, which sits around 35 miles north of Los Angeles, and close to the city of Santa Clarita. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP)

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Thousands flee new monster LA fire

Four thousand firefighters are battling a massive new blaze that’s broken out north of Los Angeles, doubling in size in just a few hours and forcing 31,000 people to flee.

US President Donald Trump holds up outgoing President Joe Biden's letter as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the WHite House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP

Dutton’s surprise climate split from Trump

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has revealed he has a different view from US President Donald Trump on a key global issue.

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Temperatures are set to soar as high as 45C on Australia Day while thunderstorms and showers appear to threaten long weekend plans. Picture: Stormcast.

Horror forecast ahead of Australia Day

Temperatures are set to soar to 45C on Australia Day, while potential showers and thunderstorms threaten to drench multiple states and territories.

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Reason 4700 cars sold in Australia recalled

One of Australia’s most-purchased car makers has been forced to recall more than 4700 cars over a potentially dangerous issue.

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ESSENBACH, GERMANY - JULY 12: The Kernkraftwerk Isar nuclear power plant stands on July 12, 2022 near Essenbach, Germany. Germany's federal coalition government is considering letting Germany's remaining three nuclear power plants, including the Isar 2 reactor, which are supposed to shut down by the end of this year, to continue operating a short time longer in order to help bridge a possible energy shortfall this coming winter. Germany is still dependent on Russia for a large portion of its energy imports and is facing a possible shortage of natural gas should Russia continue to diminish its gas deliveries following tensions over Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. (Photo by Lukas Barth/Getty Images)

Nuclear power in Australia: How much we could save on bills

The federal government says nuclear is the most expensive form of power – but the reality is many places with the technology are paying less for their electricity than we are. See the full list.

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‘Please leave’: ‘Beast’ threatening 30k Aussies

There are tense scenes unfolding for tens of thousands of Aussies who have been sent a worrying text message.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire 15/05/23.CEO of the BOM , Andrew Johnson announces strategies to prepare Queensland for future natural disasters.Picture: Glenn Campbell

‘Catastrophising’: BOM boss lashes out

The head of the Bureau of Meteorology has taken a swipe at the media while defending his agency’s performance over a devastating summer.

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he Ross Jones Memorial pool has been reopened after fly larvae was removed. Picture: Supplied/Facebook

Beach pool closed over ‘gross’ discovery

A popular beach pool was closed to visitors hoping to cool off over the weekend after “some unwelcome swimmers” were found in the water.

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30k told to flee as blaze threatens lives

Thousands of residents have been warned to evacuate, or risk becoming isolated and trapped, as towns in one state face their most catastrophic fire conditions in years.

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30k told to flee as blaze threatens lives

Thousands of residents have been warned to evacuate, or risk becoming isolated and trapped, as towns in one state face their most catastrophic fire conditions in years.

2023 Toyota HiLux GR, Ford Ranger Wildtrak X, Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana comparison test. Photo: Mark Bean

Utes hit hardest by tough emission laws

The government’s new vehicle CO2 targets have been described as among the toughest in the world – and our most popular cars will be hardest hit by the changes.

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Adlie penguins seen from RSV Nuyina while braking ice at the Petersen Bank in the Mawson Sea. Picture: Pete Harmsen**These are for single use only, and the publication must fully acknowledge the photographer/s. No archival permission is granted.**

Scientists reveal secret behind Antarctic’s low sea-ice cover

For three years in a row, Antarctic sea-ice is alarmingly low – with Hobart-based scientists finding an abrupt change to the system. What it means.

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Emergency response to the large bushfire which started on thursday at Bayindeen is still underway, with Emergency Warnings out from Beaufort all the way up to Glenlofty and Mount Avoca. Thank you to all our crews for their hard work., captured in Buangor by Sebastopol Fire Brigade - CFA 22nd February 2024. Picture :Sebastopol Fire Brigade - CFA

‘Catastrophic’: Warning ahead of scorcher

Communities in Victoria’s west have been warned to evacuate their properties ahead of dangerous bushfire conditions on Wednesday.

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