Millions warned to brace for weather chaos
Millions of Australians are in the path of damaging winds set to hit the mainland on Wednesday afternoon.
Environment
Temps to hit 46C in severe heatwave
Warnings have been issued to residents across several states as a severe heatwave is expected to send the mercury soaring past 40C.
‘Deserve more’: Protesters’ distressing stunt
Animal activists have left dead piglets on the steps of a state government building in an effort to seek immediate change to pig welfare.
‘Human’: Grim find on Aussie beach
A popular Sydney beach is one of several in the city to be swamped by tonnes of rubbish – including some seriously creepy items
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Millions warned as rain, 100km/h winds lash state
A man has died in a severe storm as parts of Australia have been lashed by winds reaching upwards of 100km/h and rain and hail wreck crops.
Update after gross find shut nine beaches
After beachgoers ignored warnings of ‘polluted water’, council workers have cleaned up and reopened most affected beaches in northern Sydney.
Nine Sydney beaches shut after gross find
The beaches will be closed “until further notice” as the EPA works to identify the cause of bizarre debris that has washed ashore.
Call for tourist ban on Aussie island
Residents south of Perth have called on the state government to ban visitors to a popular island to protect a species whose numbers have dwindled by 97 per cent.
Golf ball-sized hail warning for Aussies
Australians have been warned to brace for golf ball-sized hail and flash flooding, as thunderstorms are set to sweep the nation.
Earthquake hits Japan, tsunami warning
Japan has been rattled by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake, prompting the government to issue a tsunami advisory.
Severe weather warning for millions
Millions of Aussies are being warned of severe thunderstorms and potential flash flooding in the coming days as rain and winds batter the country.
Activist’s four letter word for minister
A climate activist was filmed vandalising federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s electoral office with a heavy accusation.
‘Forever surfing’: Shark victim farewelled
A missing surfer believed to have been killed in a shark attack has been remembered for his “extraordinary life” as the search for his body ends.
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