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TOPSHOT - Firefighters work the scene as an apartment building burns during the Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles county, California on January 8, 2025. At least five people are now known to have died in wildfires raging around Los Angeles, with more deaths feared, law enforcement said January 8, as terrifying blazes leveled whole streets, torching cars and houses in minutes. More than 1,000 buildings have burned in multiple wildfires that have erupted around America's second biggest city, forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP)

‘Frightening’ Australia detail in LA fires

LA is on fire. Could something similar happen in major Australian cities – and how prepared are we? The answers: yes, and not very.

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‘Gone’: Aussie actor’s home obliterated

The actor who has appeared in Hollywood blockbusters said his heart is “completely broken” after finding his LA home in ruins.

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‘Zero’: Rogan unleashes on California leader

The podcaster and his guest Mel Gibson have laid into the state’s governor Gavin Newsom over claims he failed to protect LA.

AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - General view editorial generic stock photo of Australian cash money currency. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Big admission on much-hyped energy plan

The Coalition’s finance spokeswoman has dropped a major admission about the opposition’s nuclear energy plan.

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Three people have died in a tragedy on Phillip Island and one was taken to hospital. Picture: 7 NEWS

Fourth person killed in mass drowning

A fourth person has died after a mass drowning lifesavers have called the worst in the state in two decades.

Heatwave weather warnings. Picture: BOM

Where it will be 45C on Australia Day

Residents in five states and territories are set to swelter through heatwave conditions on Australia Day, with temps climbing as high as 45C.

More than 200mm of rain could fall on areas of north Queensland as a tropical low tracks towards the coast. Picture: Supplied

Fears of 1m drenching as cyclone confirmed

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has been officially declared as a Category One storm, with fears it could dump a metre of rain this Australia Day.

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Cooling off from the searing heat in the Broadwater at Paradise Point is mother and son Heidi Sebastian and Charlie 2 from Hope Island. Heidi couldn't think of a better way to get Charlie to burn off some energy, cool down, and learn at the same time. . . Picture Glenn Hampson

Extreme weather forecast for Australia Day weekend

From a tropical cyclone to flooding and extreme heat, many Australians are in for wild weather this weekend. See what’s in store.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 12, 2024: Signage on fences around a closed Sydney's Rozelle Parklands. Sydney's Rozelle Parklands is closed not long after it opened in December last year due to asbestos being found in the park.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

More asbestos found across Sydney

More sites in Sydney have tested positive for asbestos, as the park where the contaminated mulch was first discovered remains locked down.

Stingray disfigured at Perth river. Picture: Facebook

‘Awful’: Gruesome find at popular river

A beloved sea creature was found disfigured on the banks of the popular tourist spot, raising concerns about an emerging trend.

Doomsday Clock has been reset, reveals how close humanity is to destruction: ‘Global catastrophe’. Picture: Supplied

‘Global catastrophe’: Doomsday Clock reset

The Doomsday Clock has been set to 90 seconds to midnight for the second year in a row, reflecting the “unprecedented danger” the world faces.

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Australia Day weather forecast revealed

Heat, storms set to batter Aus Day

Storms, heatwave conditions and cyclones – Aussies across the country’s capital cities will be experiencing it all this Australia Day as the national outlook is revealed.

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An extreme heatwave will affect the Mid North Coast and Hunter districts while the rest of the state will suffer through a less intense heatwave.

‘Dangerous’ heatwave hits NSW

NSW residents have been warned they could be in danger from an extreme heatwave that is currently making its way towards Sydney.

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Australia Day weather: Cyclone Kirrily and hot weather in store. Picture: Windy.com.

Dire warning as cyclone prepares to hit

A dire warning has been issued as a freak weather system prepares to hit land and bring “destructive” wind and “intense” rainfall.

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