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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos JANUARY 3, 2025: People enjoy the sun and water at Brighton beach ahead of a weekend heatwave across Victoria. Picture: NewsWire/ David Crosling

3 dead, 145 pulled from water in 48 hours

It’s been a horror 24 hours across Victorian waterways, with three people dead, including a child, and nearly 150 pulled from the water.

Heat wave conditions will set in on Saturday with most areas set to hit the high 30s. Picture: Australian Bureau of Meteorology.

Extreme heat smashes Australia

Millions of people have been urged to remain vigilant as fire risks grow, with much of the country experiencing heatwave conditions.

Participants and volunteers remove plastic waste and other garbage washed ashore at a beach in Kedonganan Badung regency, Indonesia's Bali island. Picture: AFP

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Watch: ‘Worst’ waves of plastic hit Bali beaches

Hundreds of volunteers are being urged to join a mass clean-up in Bali, after locals say “the worst” waves of plastic waste hit its tourist-favoured beaches. See the video.

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Map of the known ash-fall boundaries for several Yellowstone Supervolcano eruptions. Source: USGS

Supervolcano shift stirs fears of eruption

Scientists say the enormous Yellowstone supervolcano is stirring in its sleep, with concerns the subterranean monster could blow.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, JANUARY 10, 2024. The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, is in Melbourne with Acting Premier, Ben Carroll, to visit the Victorian State Control Centre for a briefing on the floods in Northern Victoria . Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

‘Difficult time’: PM vows more flood relief

Victoria has recorded its wettest start to a year, as the Prime Minister arrived to extend support for residents affected by flooding.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Newswire Photos: JANUARY 10 2024: Signs and barricades are placed around Rozelle Parklands in Sydney for itâs closure after asbestos was found in mulch surrounding a playground. Photo by: NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

Concerning sign at newly-opened park

A landscaping contractor has made a terrifying discovery at a popular new park, leading authorities to shut down the area immediately.

A group of Cronulla swimmers deeply saddened by the illegal killing of a blue groper has called for greater protection for marine life in Bate Bay.A man was issued with a $500 on the spot fine from NSW Police and a $300 fine from the Department of Primary Industries when he used a spear to kill a blue grouper at Oak Park Beach on December 30.It is illegal to take a groper by any method other than a line or handline. Mr Green wants to see the Bate Bay area become a protected marine sanctuary to âstop the needless and heartless acts against our fish friendsâ. Picture: Supplied

Spear fisherman caught with blue groper haul

A man has been caught illegally spear fishing blue groper just weeks after the spearing of a Cronulla fish made headlines.

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Affected areas are told to expect potential flash flooding. Picture: Supplied.

Flash flooding warning for one state

A severe weather warning has been issued for one state as thunderstorms move in.

One of the dead koalas was found placed on top of a cardboard box. Picture: ABC News (Helen Oakley)

Investigation into dead koala discovery

An area with a dark past for animal cruelty is in the spotlight again following the discovery of dumped koala carcasses.

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Monthly global surface air temperature anomalies (°C) relative to 1991–2020 from January 1940 to December 2023. Picture: C3S/ECMWF

2023 world’s hottest year on record

2023 was the hottest year on record, with temperatures coming close to breaking the 2015 Paris Agreement’s target.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 08, 2024: People caught in heavy rain in central Melbourne. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Hope for ‘vulnerable’ flood affected towns

Flooding is forecast to ease in Victoria as the Prime Minister is expected to touch down in the flood hit state on Wednesday.

Another concerned citizen took this photo of a Cockatoo that landed at their home. Picture: Supplied (Simon Buttenshaw)

Reason behind shock bird picture

A picture of a Sulphur-crested cockatoo on Facebook has sparked concern online, as the heartbreaking reason for its appearance is revealed.

Another concerned citizen took this photo of a Cockatoo that landed at their home. Picture: Supplied (Simon Buttenshaw)

Reason behind shock bird picture

A picture of a Sulphur-crested cockatoo on Facebook has sparked concern online, as the heartbreaking reason for its appearance is revealed.

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A beachgoer has made a stomach-churning in the rockpools at Step Beach in Fairhaven, Victoria.

Beachgoer’s mysterious find at rock pool

A bemused beachgoer took to social media to help identify a mysterious creature that washed up in her local rock pool.

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