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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. DECEMBER 1, 2023: Former Minister for Defence of Australia, Christopher Pyne at the National Press Club in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Limited:’ Ex-Lib dashes Dutton’s nuclear goal

A former high-profile Liberal minister effectively ruled out the likelihood of the Coalition commissioning a plant, stating chances are “limited” at best.

Wild storms have wreaked havoc across parts of Sydney, with fallen trees blocking roads and causing chaos as much of the state battles wild winds and heavy rainfall. , Residents in NSW made 57 calls for assistance to the SES on Monday, mostly due to trees falling onto power lines, roads and houses. Emergency services were called to Ocean Ave in Double Bay shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning after reports a tree had fallen across the road during the wild storms. It’s understood the tree hit a car as it collapsed, and entirely blocked the road as emergency services tried to clear the path> Picture: Weather Zone” sizes=”150px” src=”https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/66d846c394a767c57f11ccf1ee79f606″ srcset=”https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/66d846c394a767c57f11ccf1ee79f606?width=150 128w, https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/66d846c394a767c57f11ccf1ee79f606?width=150 150w, https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/66d846c394a767c57f11ccf1ee79f606?width=320 320w, https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/66d846c394a767c57f11ccf1ee79f606?width=650 650w, https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/66d846c394a767c57f11ccf1ee79f606?width=1024 1024w” loading=”lazy” /></div></a><span class=

Wild storms cause chaos in one state

Chaotic scenes are unfolding across NSW as wild thunderstorms and heavy rain wreaks havoc on the majority of the state, with more wet weather on the way.

A woman caught the terrifying moment a semi-truck slid across multiple lanes of traffic and jackknifed on a highway in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, January 4, as a major winter storm moved through the region. Credit: Gracie Fudge via Storyful

Terrifying footage amid deadly storm

Terrifying footage has emerged as a deadly winter storm batters the US, causing 350,000 power outages and thousands of flight cancellations.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 05, 2020 - A lifeguard pictured watching the crowd at Bondi Beach on Monday October 05, 2020 as temperatures reached 30 degrees. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Warning after 41 Aussies drown in 36 days

An expert has issued a dire warning after 41 people drowned in Australian waterways over the holiday period.

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RSV Nuyina off the Vanderford Glacier in 2021. Picture: Â©Pete Harmsen/Australian Antarctic Division

High seas and cyclone winds led AAD to groundbreaking discovery

While battling four metre high seas and 50 knot winds, crew on-board the RSV Nuyina were forced to take a detour that led to a groundbreaking underwater discovery. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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WA driver captures moment lightning strike takes out power

WA driver captures moment lightning strike takes out power

A driver captured the incredible moment a lightning strike took out the power to a town in Perth.

Ballina in NSW's Northern Rivers area was lashed by more than 70mm on Monday afternoon. Picture: BSCH Stormcast

Flash flooding warnings as slow storms hit

A deluge of water is currently threatening to flood coastal residents in NSW and Queensland, with predictions it will be days before we see sun again.

The mass rescue at Maroubra Beach occurred late on Sunday afternoon

Incredible scenes as 25 rescued from huge rip

In a miraculous stroke of luck, some of the nation’s best athletes happened to be there when 25 people were swept out to sea.

CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. DECEMBER 18, 2023: Massive floods in the wake of Cyclone Jasper caused flooding to close Cairns Airport and surrounds Monday18th December 2023Picture: NCA NewsWire / Brian Cassey

‘100mm a day’: Danger as monsoon hits Qld

Another tropical low forming off the north Queensland coast could enhance an already unforgiving monsoon trough that has dumped accumulated falls of up to 300mm.

A Tasmanian woman has taken out the crown of the world’s ugliest lawn, in a bizarre award that’s backed by a famous American actress.

Tassie woman wins ‘world’s ugliest lawn’ prize

The Tasmanian says she was proud to be crowned the owner of the world’s ugliest lawn in a bizarre contest that was backed by a Hollywood actress.

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

Deadly find closes major parkland

More areas of a newly-opened park in inner-city Sydney have been shut down after a deadly discovery in some of the area’s garden beds.

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7-day accumulated rainfall forecast until 11pm AEDT on Thursday, January 18.

‘Monsoon’: Grim warning of 500mm falls

Storms which could drop up to 500mm of “monsoon” rain on some parts of the country have been forecast for Aussies, amid a wild week of storms, floods and heatwaves.

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7-day accumulated rainfall forecast until 11pm AEDT on Thursday, January 18.

‘Monsoon’: Grim warning of 500mm falls

Storms which could drop up to 500mm of “monsoon” rain on some parts of the country have been forecast for Aussies, amid a wild week of storms, floods and heatwaves.

The east coast and the north can expect high rainfall in coming days. Picture: BOM

‘Intense’ rain warning in wild weather flip

Large parts of the country have been warned to brace for “intense” rainfall, with multiple separate weather events bearing down.

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