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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - DECEMBER 10, 2024: The Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers speaks at a press conference after the Reserve Bank made no move on interest ratesPicture: NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

Chalmers skirts key budget deficit question

Jim Chalmers declined to directly answer whether a total of forecasted $122.1bn in deficits will increase in the mid-year budget update set to be released on Wednesday.

John Butler has slammed the proposal. Picture: Supplied.

‘Being lied to’: Icon’s warning for Aussie state

The American-Australian musician has issued a chilling warning over an “out of touch” proposal that could set Australia back.

A group of Japanese monkeys which were given to Launceston by Japanese sister city Ikeada in 1981 will be sterilised and left to naturally die after a decision from the city council yesterday. A troop of Japanese macaques that have been living in the Australian city park home for four decades will be prevented from reproducing due to concerns of disease and inbreeding. Picture: City of Launceston

City to sterilise beloved Japanese monkeys

Japanese monkeys gifted to a local council in 1981 will be sterilised and left to die naturally following a vote this week.

Temperatures are set to soar. Picture: Stormcast.

Millions set to swelter in major heatwave

Heatwave and fire danger warnings have been issued for most of the country as experts say it’s ‘all about the heat’ this week.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 16, 2023: Sydney-siders flock to the beach to enjoy the hot forecasted weekend. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Calls to ambos soar amid heatwave

Emergency services will be on standby as three concerts are held in one of the hottest parts of the country on Saturday night.

At least nine properties have been damaged as a freak storm lashed the Central Coast town of Long Jetty on Saturday evening. Picture: Facebook /

Freak storm smashes coastal community

Roofs have been torn from buildings, tress and power lines brought down, and power cut off to properties after a sudden summer storm.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, DECEMBER 9, 2023. Extinction Rebellion protesters march through Melbourne CBD. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

Climate protesters clog city streets

On their fourth straight day of climate protest action, Extinction Rebellion members have again targeted busy CBD streets.

The latest radar image of Cyclone Jasper, at 8am today. Picture: BOM

‘Not a drill’: Grim cyclone warning issued

Authorities have issued a critical warning to communities in North Queensland as Tropical Cyclone Jasper inches closer and closer to making landfall.

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Game-changing way AI is helping detect disease

From defeating disease to enabling the colonisation of other planets, Artificial Intelligence is set to make the impossible possible, scientists believe.

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NSW will struggle through a brutal heatwave over December 8-11. Picture: Weatherzone

Australia’s nightmare summer forecast

Australians are being told to prepare now for a summer of more frequent and longer heatwaves just as the country braces for a weekend of brutal heat. Here’s what’s coming.

Seven day rain totals in SA. Picture: WeatherZone

City smashes grim climate record

One Aussie city has cracked a grim milestone last set four years ago during a season of catastrophic bushfires.

The devastated parents of the 16-year-old girl, Stella Berry, who was killed by a shark in the Swan River yesterday have released photos of their daughter, along with a statement. Id confirmed by Amanda Sheppard

Major update after deadly shark attack

A shark-proof enclosure is almost ready to go, just in time for summer, near the site of a fatal shark attack.

AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - General view editorial generic stock photo of Australian cash money currency. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Bill spike warning as heatwave hits

Australians have been warned to be conscious of their power bill as summertime temperatures break records.

Project EnergyConnect is a $2.3bn transmission interconnector linking power grids in South Australia and NSW. Picture: Supplied

$2.3bn energy project under investigation

A major energy project is under investigation after workers flagged safety failures, including unhygienic worksites that lack toilets, soap and sanitiser.

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