‘Forever chemicals’ force dam shut down
A dam has been cut off from providing water into a state’s drinking supply after dangerous chemicals were detected.
Environment
More fire warnings as temps set to soar
Temperatures are set to soar up to 15C above average across the country, with high fire danger warnings in place in several states, with warm weather and winds to continue into the weekend.
ScoMo vetoed unwinnable nukes plan
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says former prime minister Scott Morrison ditched taking a nuclear energy policy to an election because it was unpopular.
‘Political’: Dutton slams gold mine decision
The Opposition Leader has weighed into the debate on the development of a new gold mine, calling Tanya Plibersek’s decision a bid to woo Greens voters.
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Men rescued after deadly jellyfish sting
An epic rescue has taken place to save two men after they were stung by a deadly jellyfish in the waters off the Australian coast.
‘Extreme’: Millions to be hit by wild weather
One state has been put on alert for “extreme” fire danger, as a cold front threatens wild storms and damaging winds.
Green groups rue Federal Court ruling
The judgment means the federal Environment Minister doesn’t have to consider climate change a factor in approving mining projects.
Man ‘walks into shark’ at Sydney beach
Beachgoers at a popular Sydney swimming spot have shared the water with a “law-abiding” shark swimming very close to shore.
Huge shark spotted between the flags at Manly beach
A large bull shark was spotted swimming between the flags at Manly beach as lifeguards close the beach.
More wild weather on the way
Parts of the country are bracing for yet more wild weather with a cold front bringing thunderstorms and damaging winds.
City declares diesel, petrol cars banned
A major European city will soon ban petrol and diesel cars from its streets, with a much more significant expansion highly likely.
Suburbs to be hit in bushfire chaos
Modelling has revealed the Aussie suburbs and regions at risk of devastating bushfires, as the country braces for a grim summer.
Grim sign Aussies in for hellish summer
Aussies are being warned to prepare for a summer from hell, with a higher risk of heatwaves, bushfires and low rainfall being forecast.
Update on Botanic Gardens tragedy
The woman killed when a “large” falling tree branch fell on her in Darwin’s Botanic Gardens has been identified.
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