Environment$2.5m move after horror shark deathsNSW is taking action after multiple deadly shark attacks in recent months.
EnvironmentGrim warning as ‘deadly’ fires sweep NSWA ferocious bushfire has destroyed 12 homes on the Central Coast as NSW swelters in 40C heat, with more than 75 fires burning across the region.
EnvironmentNSW fire tears through region, homes lostA major bushfire has claimed four homes and threatens more properties as authorities in one state warn of dangerous winds and heat on the weekend.
Environment‘Callous’: Trees poisoned at up-market beachSix native Australian trees have been deliberately poisoned in Noosa, prompting a council investigation with fines reaching $141,865.
EnvironmentWild winds tear roof off Queensland homeA vicious storm has ripped the roof off a home and destroyed a shed at the Warwick Turf Club, as wild weather continues along the east coast.
UPDATEDEnvironment‘Dirty’: Shock claim on new Aussie lawsSussan Ley has criticised Labor’s 11th-hour deal with the Greens to pass landmark reforms to Australia’s environmental laws.
EnvironmentOne dead, train chaos after storms lash NSWSevere storms have claimed the life of a 76-year-old man on the Central Coast, while Sydney’s train network faces major disruptions from the dangerous weather.
UPDATEDCosts‘Answer is yes’: Bowen’s bold power bill vowEnergy Minister Chris Bowen has insisted renewables will cut power bills despite his Coalition counterpart saying energy costs would rise whoever was in government.
UPDATEDEnvironment‘Catastrophic’: Fire danger, storms hitAn insurance catastrophe has been declared after severe storms, while other residents are bracing for a catastrophic fire danger, as the wild weather continues in Australia.
Breaking News‘COP-out’: Barbs over Bowen’s climate roleChris Bowen has accused the Coalition of a “COP-out” over criticism of his appointment as 2026 negotiator.
AnimalsDeadly bird flu strain on Australian islandScientists confirm a deadly strain of avian influenza has been detected in southern elephant seals on a remote Australian island.
AnimalsSuperpest that could terrorise AustraliaAustralia could lose its chance to eradicate a potentially deadly superpest if a funding cliff isn’t urgently addressed, an interstate delegation has warned.
Innovation‘It’s real’: Aussie-made hydrogen flying machineAn Aussie company’s revolutionary aircraft that takes off like a helicopter but flies like a plane has moved beyond the testing phase into production.
Environment‘Threat to lives:’ TC Fina crosses into WAAn emergency warning has been issued to residents of northern Western Australia as Tropical Cyclone Fina crosses the border from the NT.