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Thunderstorms are expected in northern parts of Australia, while the south braces for bushfire conditions

‘Extreme’ conditions to hit millions

“Extreme” conditions are set to elevate bushfire danger across most of southern Australia, as severe thunderstorms threaten the northern regions.

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Great white discovery changes everything

Scientists missed invisible forces inside every great white for decades – and what they found changes everything we thought we knew.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 5, 2025: People enjoy Bondi Beach on Friday as Sydney swelters with summer temperatures soaring ahead of the silly season . Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Aussie Christmas Day forecasts revealed

Australians are set to bask in hot and sunny conditions this Christmas, according to the latest Christmas Day forecasts across the capitals.

Charts showing severe thunderstorms and rainfall expected for NSW and QLD. Picture: BOM

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Millions on alert for severe weather

Severe thunderstorms which could dump as much as 100mm on millions of Aussies – along with damaging wind gusts and hail – have been forecast over the coming days.

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Aussies have been cautioned to stay cool as a major heatwave grips the nation, leaving residents in Sydney sweltering as the mecury climbs close to 40C

NSW fire tears through region, homes lost

A major bushfire has claimed four homes and threatens more properties as authorities in one state warn of dangerous winds and heat on the weekend.

Poisoned tree in Noosa.

‘Callous’: Trees poisoned at up-market beach

Six native Australian trees have been deliberately poisoned in Noosa, prompting a council investigation with fines reaching $141,865.

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ROCKINGHAM, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos .FEBRUARY 26, 2025. U.S. Navy officers stand guard aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota after the vessel docked at HMAS Stirling in Rockingham, Western Australia, on February 26, 2025, during a port visit. Picture: NewsWire/Pool/ Colin Murty

‘Despair’: Nuclear query amid defence bombshell

Anthony Albanese’s top diplomat has addressed a key question on Labor’s nuclear stance after a high-level defence official dropped a bombshell.

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Aussies are expected to be smashed by a 4000km heatwave this week, with temperatures to soar from parts of Western Australia across to South Australia and NSW.

Dire warning as heatwave smashes nation

Millions are in the firing line for extreme fire danger as a widespread and sweltering heatwave secures its hold across the country.

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‘Subsidy to affluent’: Energy expert blasts Bowen’s solar sharer plan

The head of a university’s energy policy centre says he is one of the few people who will benefit from Chris Bowen’s controversial solar sharer proposal, because he has an electric vehicle.

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Today’s bushfire in Geraldton is a stark reminder of how quickly conditions can change. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been affected, including families and our local community. A heartfelt thank you to all the firefighters, emergency services, volunteers, and support crews who worked tirelessly to contain the fire and keep our community safe. Your bravery, dedication, and selflessness do not go unnoticed. Please stay safe, look out for one another, and follow all safety advice. Photo by @Kris Goodwin

Ignition point found in suspicious bushfire

Arson detectives have found the ignition point of a suspicious fire which tore through suburbs destroying one home and several cars.

The “unbelievable” reason behind the staggering taxpayer cost of the Bureau of Meteorology’s new website bungle has been revealed.

BOM grilled over ‘nightmare’ $96m website

The Bureau of Meteorology’s controversial $96m website upgrade has been slammed as a “nightmare case study in contract failure”.

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After weeks of wild weather, catastrophic fire warnings, intense tropical cyclones and deadly storms, Aussies have been told to get ready for more

‘Get your home ready’: Grim BoM warning

Australia is heading into a volatile summer, with the Bureau of Meteorology confirming a La Nina and warning of hotter, drier months ahead.

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Locals flee as bushfire roars towards city

‘Appalling’: Arson suspected in vicious bushfire

Authorities have provided a shocking update on what caused a bushfire that has destroyed at least one home and left thousands without power.

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Huge cost of failed COP31 bid revealed

Australia had earmarked a hefty, multimillion-dollar figure in preparation for its COP31 bid, department officials have revealed.

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