Entire city quarantined as threat spreads
An Australian capital city is in quarantine, as the state government tries to curtail the spread of a bug.
Environment
Kangaroo meat and EVs: Australia’s grand Net Zero plan
The car you drive, the kitchen you cook in, even the meat you eat … all could be set to change under the Climate Change Authority’s proposals for reaching Net Zero.
‘No warning’: Government’s ‘hidden’ move
An Aussie government has been caught out pulling a sneaky move – and according to Caleb Bond, it’s a dangerous sign of things to come.
Fire danger warning as temps soar to 30
High fire danger warnings have been issued across Australia, as climbing temperatures and strong winds provide a perfect storm.
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Heat behind an increase in Aussie hospitalisations
More and more Australians are being hospitalised and dying because of extreme weather events, with concerns the coming summer could be our worst yet.
Aussies fume over new bin tax plan
A ‘pay as you throw’ proposal to charge people by the amount of waste they throw out has many up in arms, calling for the idea to be shelved immediately.
‘Cult’: Former PM’s wild climate rant
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has declared warnings of human-induced climate change “ahistorical and utterly implausible”.
Sad twist in viral koala’s food rampage
There’s a bittersweet update to the story about a koala named Claude, who became an internet sensation after going on a $6000 rampage at a nursery.
‘Ambitious’: Australia’s net-zero task laid bare
Private industry must pitch in with the government for Australia to hit net zero by 2050, according to the Treasurer.
Sydney school scare as bushfire threatened
A Sydney primary school was evacuated after a fierce blaze edged close to the grounds, as crews continue to battle multiple fires in two states.
Heatwave triggers extreme danger in state
More than 70 fires are burning across NSW, with conditions set to worsen over the next 24 hours.
Town’s miraculous escape from fire
Residents in one Australian town have been spared from the path of a bushfire as several massive blazes plague Queensland and NSW.
Shock video captures Sydney beach danger
Strong winds have left a surfer swimming for his life after a huge wave wiped him out.
State ‘considering’ subsidy for electric stoves
The NSW Treasurer has said the state is considering subsidies that could make it cheaper for households to transition to electric appliances.
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