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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos- AUGUST 28 2024; Tanya Plibersek MP Ã Minister for the Environment and Water addresses the media in a press conference after a tour through the Newscorp printing facility in Sydney recognising News Publishing media industry for recycling leadership. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

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Outrage over Plibersek’s coal mine move

Outrage is building after Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved three new coal mine extensions – one fellow MP calling the decision “despicable”.

Queensland has contnued to battle a barrage of rain, marking one of the wettest Decembers in 14 years. Overnight, parts of eastern and southeast Queensland were soaked with heay rain, causing roads to turn into rivers and resulting in people abandoning their cars as water engulphed the streets. Driven by onshore winds, the heavy rain continues to drench eastern Queensland, focussing its attention to the South East, prompting an emergency alert from Queensland Police to “warn neighburs, secure belongings and enact your emergency plan”.

Emergency alert for storm-smashed state

Residents in parts of Queensland have been urged to “prepare now” as the state is battered by rain and flash flooding, in what could be its wettest December in 14 years.

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The comments were made amidst the ongoing nuclear energy debate. Picture: Supplied.

‘Can’t be living like that’: Today host snaps

Veteran breakfast TV host Sam Armytage has snapped on air over an issue she says flies in the face of Australia’s standing as a “modern country”.

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Queensland authorities on Sunday afternoon provided an update on the flooding situation left in the state's north following in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Record rain following Jasper causes flooding

It’s expected flood records from 1977 will be smashed as heavy rainfall lashes areas already hit by a cyclone.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. NOVEMBER 10, 2023: Canberra man Gregory Andrews, 55, is on day 9 of an indefinite hunger strike in front of parliament at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Parliament House hunger striker’s next move

Following a 19-day hunger strike and a stint in hospital, the former diplomat turned climate activist has revealed his plans for 2024.

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Girl, 10, fights for life after lightning strike

More than 30,000 lightning strikes were reported across Queensland, with two people rushed to hospital after being struck by lightning.

The bureau issued severe storm warnings for part of southeast Queensland on Saturday afternoon.

Two struck by lightning amid wild weather

A child is among two people struck by lightning as wild weather lashes the country, with the bureau warning more could be on the way.

Images of a suspicious fire in Perth's northeast. Picture: WA Police,

Huge $25k reward for ‘suspicious’ fire

Police are offering a surprising reward for information after a second suspicious fire in as many days tore through bushland.

The scene of an apparent electrocution death in Murarrie, Brisbane, on December 15. Picture: Supplied

Tragic details of power line death revealed

The 30-year-old man died after he was electrocuted by fallen power lines during a powerful storm.

The scene of an apparent electrocution death in Murarrie, Brisbane, on December 15. Picture: Supplied

Tragic details of power line death revealed

The 30-year-old man died after he was electrocuted by fallen power lines during a powerful storm.

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‘Snowing in Bondi’: Wild scenes at beach

A shocking event that unfolded 17 kilometres away has tarnished the pristine sands of one of the nation’s most iconic beaches.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 16, 2023: Sydney-siders flock to the beach to enjoy the hot forecasted weekend. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Aussies on high alert for ‘secret killer’

Aussies are being warned of a “secret killer” over the sweltering summer break, following confirmation 2023 was the warmest year on record.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 16, 2023: Sydney-siders flock to the beach to enjoy the hot forecasted weekend. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Aussies on high alert for ‘secret killer’

Aussies are being warned of a “secret killer” over the sweltering summer break, following confirmation 2023 was the warmest year on record.

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