Japan issues first ever ‘megaquake’ warning
Japan is bracing for a long feared megaquake after a powerful 7.1-magnitude tremor caused tsunami waves to hit some regions.
Environment
Warning rain dump could drench EKKA
A rain dump is set to hit the eastern parts of Queensland at the very moment thousands gather for the annual EKKA show.
‘Catastrophe’ headed for Great Barrier Reef
Scientists have revealed co-ordinated action must be taken to save the Great Barrier Reef after water temperatures reach unprecedented levels.
ADF reveals five sources of contaminated soil, water at RAAF Amberley Base
The Australian Defence Force has released the sources at RAAF Base Amberley which had caused toxic fish in nearby rivers, with plans for additional remediation works commencing next year.
Strong winds, heavy rain to smash states
One state is forecast to record isolated showers of up to 100m of rain, while strong wind warnings remain in place for the rest of the country.
What could these lights be? Are they UFOs?
Checkout this eye-opening footage of what seems to be UFOs lighting up the sky!
Plane crashes at golf course narrowly missing bystander
Plane Crashes at Golf Course Hitting Building/Narrowly Missing Person
New health update for Great Barrier Reef coral
A new report has revealed new findings on the health of coral on the Great Barrier Reef, but experts are saying it should be read with caution.
‘Severe weather’ warning for one state
Parts of the country could be lashed with severe weather, while millions of Australians may finally be able to ditch their umbrellas.
Entangled humpback whale freed by rescue crews in QLD
Sea World Foundation rescue team in Queensland, Australia, freed a humpback whale that was entangled in rope off Burleigh Heads
Praying family to forest god get crushed by falling tree
An Indian family who were worshipping the forest goddess were injured when a tree fell on them.
Why polar blast will continue across Australia
It’s been a long and bitter winter in many parts of Australia, but we’re being warned there’s more to come. See where the downpours will fall.
Millions to be hit by ‘unseasonable’ weather
Temperatures have dropped below -8C as the country prepares for an onslaught of “unseasonable” weather.
‘Rain band’ to drench most states
One state is forecast to have unseasonable rainfall over the coming days, with warnings it could cause chaos as it makes its way across the country.
Controversial move at iconic beach
Despite fears for what it might do to the tourism industry, a measure at one of Australia’s most popular swimming destinations is set to be removed.
‘Frosty’: Aussies suffer through icy blast
Australians hoping for some reprieve after a wet weekend have been left bitterly disappointed, with chilly conditions forecast to continue through the week.
Australia braces for rare weather event
Aussies turned their heads to the sky just months ago for what is usually a rare experience, but the lucky country will get another chance to witness it tonight.
Climate activists disrupt travellers at major airport
Activists from Just Stop Oil blocked travellers going through security at London’s Gatwick airport.
Aussies to shiver through record low temps
Millions will shiver through record-low temperatures as an icy blast continues to sweep through Australia, with one city to suffer through subzero conditions.
Brutal frost ‘outbreak’ to hit four states
Large-scale frost outbreaks will send morning temperatures plunging across four states on Monday morning, with the icy weather set to continue.
Millions of Aussies hit by icy blast
Fronts crossing the southern coast of Australia are bringing freezing-like conditions, leaving millions facing a bitterly cold weekend.
Surfer speaks out after shark rips off leg
A young surfer who lost his leg in a shark attack has vowed to return to the water just days after undergoing major surgery.
Albo’s huge call on mine site
A controversial uranium mine site will be incorporated into the Kakadu National Park after its owners failed to get the mining lease renewed.
Millions to shiver through icy blast
Australians may need to pull out their umbrellas and beanies as an icy blast is set to hit multiple states.
Mass sparky strike to affect millions
Millions of residents in one state will be affected when electrical workers strike next week after a breakdown in wage negotiations.
‘Arctic’ warning for millions of Aussies
Aussies are set to rug up as a high pressure system is expected to bring a burst of cold weather and below average temperatures to much of the country.
Countries brace for ‘major hurricane’
The Caribbean is bracing for a “dangerous major hurricane” – considered extremely rare this early in the season.
Climate protests enter sixth day at major port
Climate activists have vowed to continue blocking a rail line to a major port as they enter the sixth day of their disruptive protests.
Polar blast brings snow, wild winds
Strong wind gusts will reach Victoria, Tasmania, parts of the ACT and NSW on Saturday.
Polar blast headed for eastern Australia states
It will be a chilly weekend for many Aussies as an Antarctic airmass moves across the country’s south-east.
Simple, cheap tricks help frogs fight killer fungus
Frogs facing extinction from a global fungal infection are being saved by greenhouse-like shelters developed by an international research team including the University of Tasmania.
Aussies warned as cold snap to continue
Keep the blankets close and the heaters on because a new cold front is set to hit Australia on Wednesday as frost and low temperatures continue to envelop much of the country.
Fight over nuclear energy plan heats up
The Albanese government has announced a former Liberal treasurer in a key climate role as it continued its attack on the Coalition’s nuclear energy plans.
City reveals major change to household bins
One city has sold off its waste management service for $110m. This is what it means for staff and households throwing out rubbish.
Bird flu detected at second Sydney farm
The highly contagious and deadly strain of avian flu was detected near the first site, with authorities now required to euthanise an estimated 87,000 birds.
‘Multiple reactors’: New detail in nuke plan
The Coalition’s energy spokesman Ted O’Brien has revealed a surprising new detail for the opposition’s nuclear energy plan.
‘Multiple reactors’: New detail in nuke plan
The Coalition’s energy spokesman Ted O’Brien has revealed a surprising new detail for the opposition’s nuclear energy plan.
How Irwin family transformed after Steve
The Irwin family have remained Aussie icons in the decades since Steve’s death. They continue to build on his legendary reputation and keep his legacy alive.
Major rain warning as mercury plunges
Multiple states are set to be lashed with falls of up to 60mm in the midst of a freezing weekend for thousands of Aussies.
Reality of working from home right now
More proof that women feel the cold more than men.
Batteries causing thousands of fires a year
Lithium-ion batteries are causing thousands of fires a year causing extensive damage to waste facilities, trucks and homes across Australia.
Major update in live sheep export ban
A parliamentary committee has given the green light to the Albanese government’s Bill to ban live sheep exports, but has made a key recommendation.
Dutton’s surprising hint on nuclear cost
The Opposition Leader is under pressure to release the costings of the Coalition’s controversial nuclear power plan it announced on Wednesday.
Stunning underwater pic hides huge problem
These picturesque underwater scenes may seem idyllic at first glance, but closer inspection reveals crucial evidence hidden in plain sight.
Aussies wake up to year’s shortest day
Australians have woken to the shortest day of the year. Here’s what the winter solstice means for you.
Onlookers try to drag away activists blasting paint on Stonehenge
Just Stop Oil vandals blast Stonehenge with orange paint in their latest shocking stunt.
Cold snap, outages trigger gas threat
Users across Australia’s east coast states risk facing a gas supply shortage, as a cold snap bites, the energy market operator has warned.
‘Lethal’ balloons banned in tourist hotspot
A local NSW council has brought in a ban on balloons and other party items in an effort to protect local native wildlife.
Nuclear plan sparks brutal meme onslaught
Blinky the three-eyed fish, hazmat suits and radioactive waste have featured in a scare campaign pushing back against the Coalition’s nuclear proposal.
‘Can’t assemble Ikea flat pack’: PM’s dig
Anthony Albanese has questioned the Coalition’s ability to pull off its nuclear energy plan, labelling the proposal as “half baked” and an “economic catastrophe”.
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