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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.

Mean temperature deciles for 2024. Picture: Bureau of Meteorology

Australia records second hottest year ever

2024 was Australia’s second hottest year, beaten only by 2019, the beginning of the horror Black Summer bushfire season, new figures reveal.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos 24, JAN, 2023: A gas pump is seen at a petrol station in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Petrol boss hits back on price claims

Following calls for a fuel price inquiry, the petroleum marketers’ boss has explained why Aussies are getting slugged at the bowser.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 17, 2024: Traffic backed up near the Sydney Harbour tunnel due to an earlier incident where an over hight vehicle was at the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, North Sydney.Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

‘Tax’: New Aussie car rules under fire

Carmakers need to meet higher standards after new rules came into force on New Year’s Day, with one senior MP slamming the changes as a ‘new tax’.

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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.

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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A beachgoer has made a stomach-churning in the rockpools at Step Beach in Fairhaven, Victoria.

Beachgoer’s mysterious find at rock pool

A bemused beachgoer took to social media to help identify a mysterious creature that washed up in her local rock pool.

Croc discovered snooping in family's chicken coop

Family’s shock chicken coop discovery

A family initially thought they had discovered a cheeky goanna snooping around their chicken coop for a snack. They were shocked to instead find a different, unwelcome visitor.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos , September 19, 2021: Surf rescue personnel posing for portrait at Bondi Beach in Sydney Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Shock reason for spate of beach drownings

As a spate of drownings hit Australian shores, there’s a plea for beachgoers to do one simple act to help save lives.

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Deadly beetle infestation rocks Perth

Locals are shocked as century-old Moreton Bay fig trees, popular as wedding backdrops, are killed — but the council says it’s the only way forward.

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Victorian streets have been inundated with rain, leading to floods

‘Too late to leave’: Towns brace for deluge

Residents across one state are preparing for major flooding after heavy rainfalls broke records in regional centres.

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QLD man rescued after falling 10 metres off cliff

QLD man rescued after falling 10 metres off cliff

A 22-year-old man has been rescued after falling approximately 10 metres and striking his head at Cedar Creek on the Gold Coast yesterday afternoon….

Locals fume over disgraceful fishing act

Fury over fisherman’s ‘pathetic’ punishment

A Sydney spearfisherman has been fined after killing a beloved blue groper named ‘Gus’ – but locals feel the “pathetic” punishment will do little to stop others.

Close-up of black woman's ear with red source of pain

6500 people hear mysterious noise

Thousands of people worldwide report hearing a bizarre “hum” noise — and as scientists scramble for answers, strange theories have emerged.

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