Bizarre reason for massive Sydney queue
The ultra-stinky Putricia the Corpse flower has finally bloomed at Sydney’s Botanic Gardens, treating visitors to its repugnant smell for the first time in 15 years.
Environment
Thousands flee new monster LA fire
Four thousand firefighters are battling a massive new blaze that’s broken out north of Los Angeles, doubling in size in just a few hours and forcing 31,000 people to flee.
Dutton’s surprise climate split from Trump
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has revealed he has a different view from US President Donald Trump on a key global issue.
Horror forecast ahead of Australia Day
Temperatures are set to soar to 45C on Australia Day, while potential showers and thunderstorms threaten to drench multiple states and territories.
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Twist as shark shuts down iconic beach
A shark has become trapped on the swimmer-side of a net, shutting down an iconic Aussie beach, with one local taking things into their own hands.
‘Be prepared’: Warning to young Aussies
Young Aussies are being called to help ensure the country is equipped to combat the immediate aftermath of floods, bushfires and other potentially devastating climate events.
Popular beach tested over cancer concern
An environmental watchdog is set to test waters at a popular beach over concerns of cancer-causing “forever chemicals”.
Push for more truckies to use EVs
Tens of millions of dollars have been pledged to subsidise electric vehicle loans in a major push to get businesses using greener transport options.
More wild weather for storm-smashed states
Parts of eastern Australia have been told to stay alert after being battered by heavy rain and storms overnight, with warnings more could already be on the way.
Andrew Forrest named in Exxon defamation suit
One of Australia’s richest people has been named in a Texas defamation lawsuit filed by an oil and gas giant.
Poison mozzies to be released in Australia
Genetically modified mosquitoes with poisonous semen could soon be deployed in a bid to take out the disease carrying female mosquitoes.
‘Not safe’: 100 campers cut off by bushfire
About 100 campers have been left “isolated” and others evacuated as a bushfire burns in Victoria’s south.
Massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake collapses buildings in Tibet
Scores of people have died after a devastating earthquake ripped through one of Tibet’s holiest cities.
‘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.
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