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Map of the known ash-fall boundaries for several Yellowstone Supervolcano eruptions. Source: USGS

Supervolcano shift stirs fears of eruption

Scientists say the enormous Yellowstone supervolcano is stirring in its sleep, with concerns the subterranean monster could blow.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, January 04, 2025. Commonwealth Beach or Tower beach is closed over cancer-causing chemicals : Picture: NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Shocking truth behind ‘no swimming’ sign

Residents have been left in the dark about the deadly hazard that’s caused a popular beach to be closed for two years.

Much of the country's south east is set to be hit with heatwave conditions over the weekend. Picture: Stormcast.

States to swelter through ‘severe’ heatwave

Several states are being warned ahead of “severe” heatwave conditions expected to send temperatures skyrocketing this weekend.

17/12/2024: Seqwater live feed showing flood releases at Wivenhoe Dam on Tuesday afternoon. Source: Seqwater

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Major flood warning as dam set to spill

Residents have been warned to stay alert as flood levels rise across one Aussie state, forcing authorities to release water from two major dams.

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12yo breaks legs after popular cliff jump. Picture: 9News

12yo breaks legs after popular cliff jump

A 12-year-old girl was heard screaming out for help after she dived off a popular cliff in Victoria, breaking both her legs and ankle on New Year’s Day.

Authorities are considering lengthening the minimum standard for car park sizes to cope with an influx of big cars.

‘Tax these beasts off roads’: Big car fury

Fierce debate is raging over calls for Aussies to ditch their addiction to oversized and fuel-rich cars, dubbed “beasts” and “Yank tanks” by critics.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, JANUARY 10, 2024. The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, is in Melbourne with Acting Premier, Ben Carroll, to visit the Victorian State Control Centre for a briefing on the floods in Northern Victoria . Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

‘Difficult time’: PM vows more flood relief

Victoria has recorded its wettest start to a year, as the Prime Minister arrived to extend support for residents affected by flooding.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Newswire Photos: JANUARY 10 2024: Signs and barricades are placed around Rozelle Parklands in Sydney for itâs closure after asbestos was found in mulch surrounding a playground. Photo by: NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

Concerning sign at newly-opened park

A landscaping contractor has made a terrifying discovery at a popular new park, leading authorities to shut down the area immediately.

A group of Cronulla swimmers deeply saddened by the illegal killing of a blue groper has called for greater protection for marine life in Bate Bay.A man was issued with a $500 on the spot fine from NSW Police and a $300 fine from the Department of Primary Industries when he used a spear to kill a blue grouper at Oak Park Beach on December 30.It is illegal to take a groper by any method other than a line or handline. Mr Green wants to see the Bate Bay area become a protected marine sanctuary to âstop the needless and heartless acts against our fish friendsâ. Picture: Supplied

Spear fisherman caught with blue groper haul

A man has been caught illegally spear fishing blue groper just weeks after the spearing of a Cronulla fish made headlines.

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Affected areas are told to expect potential flash flooding. Picture: Supplied.

Flash flooding warning for one state

A severe weather warning has been issued for one state as thunderstorms move in.

One of the dead koalas was found placed on top of a cardboard box. Picture: ABC News (Helen Oakley)

Investigation into dead koala discovery

An area with a dark past for animal cruelty is in the spotlight again following the discovery of dumped koala carcasses.

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Monthly global surface air temperature anomalies (°C) relative to 1991–2020 from January 1940 to December 2023. Picture: C3S/ECMWF

2023 world’s hottest year on record

2023 was the hottest year on record, with temperatures coming close to breaking the 2015 Paris Agreement’s target.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 08, 2024: People caught in heavy rain in central Melbourne. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Hope for ‘vulnerable’ flood affected towns

Flooding is forecast to ease in Victoria as the Prime Minister is expected to touch down in the flood hit state on Wednesday.

Another concerned citizen took this photo of a Cockatoo that landed at their home. Picture: Supplied (Simon Buttenshaw)

Reason behind shock bird picture

A picture of a Sulphur-crested cockatoo on Facebook has sparked concern online, as the heartbreaking reason for its appearance is revealed.

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