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Algal Bloom South Australia 2025. Picture: Great Southern Reef Foundation

‘Asleep at wheel: Algal bloom report

A Senate inquiry has found state and federal authorities were caught off guard by South Australia’s massive algal bloom and delivered a damning verdict on their response.

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A social media influencer has been blasted after being caught in an illegal act on a heritage-listed Australian tourist destination.

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Influencer blasted for illegal act on island

A social media influencer has been blasted after being caught in an illegal act on a heritage-listed Australian tourist destination.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JUNE 24, 2025: NSW National Leader Dugald Saunders during a press conference on Tuesday after the delivery of the Minns government budget. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

NSW Nationals to abandon net zero

The state division will follow in the footsteps of their federal colleagues to abandon the contentious emissions target.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JUNE 24, 2025: NSW National Leader Dugald Saunders during a press conference on Tuesday after the delivery of the Minns government budget. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

NSW Nationals to abandon net zero

The state division will follow in the footsteps of their federal colleagues to abandon the contentious emissions target.

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Punters heading to Flemington for the 2025 Melbourne Cup are being warned to rug up and bring their umbrellas, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a sharp drop in temperatures and a high chance of showers for race day.

Grim outlook for Melbourne Cup revellers

The latest forecasts have brought bad news for punters heading to Flemington Racecourse for today’s Melbourne Cup.

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An occupant was trapped after a tree fell onto a car in Burwood rd, Croydon Park. Picture: Facebook

Wild storm, hail lashes Sydney

A wild storm has left a trail of destruction through Sydney after the city was smashed by hail and fierce winds.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - July 28, 2025: Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins MP during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Concerning’: New suspect bird flu cases

The minister charged with Australia’s biosecurity has dropped a grim warning with the discovery of a suspected bird flu outbreak in an unexpected region.

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Melbourne Cup BOM Composite 2025. Picture: Supplied

Going to the Melbourne Cup? Pack a poncho

It’s an iconic Aussie event that hundreds of thousands of punters look forward to, but the Bureau of Meteorology has some tough news for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.

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Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leaders David Littleproud. Picture: NewsWire

Nats’ net zero blow to Sussan Ley

The Nationals have agreed to scrap a key policy, turning the heat up on Sussan Ley.

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Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leaders David Littleproud. Picture: NewsWire

Nats’ net zero blow to Sussan Ley

The Nationals have agreed to scrap a key policy, turning the heat up on Sussan Ley.

A “very dangerous” thunderstorm has smashed parts of South East Queensland, as giant hailstones, lightning, destructive winds and flash flooding wreak havoc for millions.

Millions smashed by giant hail, lightning

Giant hailstones the size of golf balls and dangerous winds have wreaked havoc across the east coast, with millions warned of more violent and damaging storms on the way.

The young woman killed after being struck by lightning during a severe storm on the Sunshine Coast has been identified as 21-year-old Finley Bone. (right) picture : Facebook

‘In a minute’: Lightning strike kills 21yo

A young woman killed by a lightning strike during Thursday’s fierce storm has been identified, as her family and community mourn the heartbreaking loss.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - August 27, 2025: Party leader of the National Party of Australia David Littleproud during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Nationals move to scrap Net Zero

The Nationals have delivered a fresh blow to Coalition leader Sussan Ley, voting to scrap net zero from their federal platform.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - August 27, 2025: Party leader of the National Party of Australia David Littleproud during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Nationals move to scrap Net Zero

The Nationals have delivered a fresh blow to Coalition leader Sussan Ley, voting to scrap net zero from their federal platform.

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