‘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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‘Destroyed’: Grim sign for Aussie summer
Total fire bans are now in effect in parts of one state, after Australia’s temperature records were “absolutely destroyed” in a grim milestone.
Crazy weather as floods follow bushfires
A region which is only just controlling wild bushfires is set to be battered by completely different weather on Wednesday.
Grim weather warning as bushfires rage
While offering relief from scorching temperatures and horror fires, a cold front set to sweep into NSW and Victoria is bringing dangerous weather.
Horror night as 85 fires rock Aussie state
One Aussie state has been rocked by 85 fires in a single night – dozens of which are still not yet contained – following multiple evacuation alerts over the weekend.
Snakes in a sex dungeon: SA snake catchers’ scariest finds
From saving a child trapped in a room with an angry brown to catching a worm in a case of mistaken identity – take a look inside the wild lives of snake catchers.
Update on grandmum after shark attack
A beloved grandmum and avid swimmer is recovering in hospital with family by her side after she miraculously escaped a horror shark attack.
Sad update after famous tree chopped down
A man who planted a sapling at the site of a famous tree that was chopped down by a mystery vandal has been left “devastated” by a sad update.
Aussie invention tipped to help tradies keep their cool
Working outside in the extreme heat of a sweltering summer can be deadly, but Aussie inventors reckon they have a new weapon to help reduce the risk.
Blast of heat hits city before wintry snap
Another day of unseasonably high temperatures will hit one city before a wintry cold sweeps over multiple states.
Shark attack victim pictured
An avid swimmer who went for a dip in the sea every morning at the same spot for years is in hospital after a shark mauled her leg.
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