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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 3, 2025: Fire crews and water bombing aircraft were on the scene as a bushfire threatened residences near the Enogerra reservoir outside Brisbane. Picture: NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

‘Ignite’: Fire ban imposed on major city

A total fire ban will be put in place for millions of Aussies on Monday as firefighters warn dangerous weather conditions could ‘ignite’ a disaster.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 16, 2024: Suspected tar balls that have washed up on Coogee Beach. Coogee Beach has been closed until further after mysterious, black, ball-shaped debris was located washed along the length of the beach.Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Cause of mystery debris balls revealed

The cause of mysterious grease balls – which sparked gross scenes after they washed up and down Sydney beaches, even sparking closures – have finally been revealed.

A deadly strain of bird flu has potentially reached one of Australia’s sub-Antarctic islands

Deadly disease fears on remote Aussie island

Scientists have raised the alarm after signs of a deadly bird flu strain were observed on a remote sub-Antarctic island off the mainland Australian coast.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos- October 13, 2025. Dead and dying fish litter popular Glenelg Beach on the Adelaide metro coast, the fish are believed to have been victims of the algal bloom affecting SA waters. Disaster relief clear up the carcasses daily. Picture: Liam Cohen/ NewsWire

Major update amid algal bloom crisis

Commercial fishing has been banned in some waters to replenish fish stock killed by toxic algal bloom.

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Car dealership owner Jerry Kam exposes the brutal truth about EVs. Picture: YouTube/JerrySells

Luxury car salesman drops brutal EV bomb

A car salesman was approached by a buyer looking to sell his near-new $80,000 electric vehicle. His final offer exposes a shocking reality facing Aussie EV owners.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos MAY 08, 2025: Greens leader Adam Bandt holds a press conference to concede he has lost the Federal seat of Melbourne . Picture: NewsWire/ David Crosling

Former Greens leader’s next high-profile gig

The former Greens leader has landed his next job after being booted from parliament in Labor’s 2025 election sweep.

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On Saturday morning, 57-year-old Mercury Psillakis was fatally mauled by what police described as a âlargeâ shark off Long Reef Beach at Dee Why.Â

State’s big move after fatal shark attack

The tragic death of 57-year-old Mercury Psillakis has reignited a fierce debate over shark safety and the role of nets along Sydney beaches.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JUNE 26, 2025: Major roads in the cityÃs northwest remain closed amid fears a crane could tip over. Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Carlingford work site on Wednesday. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

‘Common sense’: Big call on road tax

A leading politician made a big call and said a “common sense discussion” meant the 51.6c fuel excise would eventually need to be replaced with a road user charge.

Australians face an aerial assault from protective magpies this spring, with 887 swooping attacks already logged and dozens of serious injuries reported nationwide.

How to avoid magpie swooping this season

With more than 800 incidents already recorded, an expert has revealed how you can avoid being swooped by magpies this spring.

Forecast wind gusts on Saturday afternoon. Image: Weatherzone

Grim warning to Aussies this weekend

Aussies in one state hoping for a warm and sunny weekend to welcome spring will likely be disappointed by the latest forecasts.

The WA Government has declared the entire Exmouth Gulf as a marine park. Picture: WA Gov

Tourist site set for marine park protection

A major Australian habitat for humpback whales, dugongs, dolphins and sea turtles will soon get marine park protection.

NSW Mid North Coast Floods May 2025 -Ghinni Ghinni. Picture: NewsWire Handout/ Transport NSW

Reason 640 flood grants rejected

Almost half of claims for small business grants in flood-smashed NSW regions were knocked back, a budget estimates hearing has been told.

The fish are washing up on the shore of the Swan River. Picture: Parks and Wildlife Service, WA

Shocking sight across exclusive suburbs

The most expensive suburbs in one capital city are awash with an unwanted sight, although others on the food chain are having a field day.

Residents in an Adelaide Hills town face evacuation as engineers race to prevent a damaged dam from bursting.

Homes threatened by dam failure

Emergency services are doorknocking homes as a 40-million-litre dam shows signs of failure, sparking flood warnings.

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