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Update on future of Qld’s largest power plant

The state’s largest coal-fired power plant has announced it will close six years earlier than expected.

Matt Kean backs go slow on EV charge

Big issue with EV road use charge

The boss of a key climate change body has backed a cooling on a road charge for electric vehicle users.

Meteorologists warn Australians to brace for a chaotic summer of extremes as rare weather phenomena threaten to unleash cyclones and heatwaves across different regions.

Chaotic summer looms for millions

Millions of Aussies are facing a dangerous and chaotic summer – with forecasts of tropical cyclones, severe heatwaves and soaring temperatures tipped to hit the nation over the coming months.

Shock figure behind disaster relief

Shock figure behind disaster relief

An astonishingly low number of applicants have received $75,000 in disaster funding more than 110 days after devastating floods.

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Warning as storm front to unleash havoc

A surge of severe storms is barrelling across parts of the country, promising a weekend of chaos, heavy rain, and hail capable of causing serious damage.

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Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of using the 2035 target to ‘feel important at the UN’. Picture: Martin Ollman / NewsWire

Albo blasted for ‘cruel hoax’

Sussan Ley has launched a scathing assault on Labor’s 2035 climate target, while admitting her own party does not have an energy policy.

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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake has struck off the eastern coast of Russia on Friday. Picture: Supplied

Tsunami alerts after big quake rocks Russia

Tsunami warnings were issued for parts of the US after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck eastern Russia on Friday.

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Almost 1000 motorists are paying annual toll bills of $10,000 or more, according to data that further highlights the cost-of-living crunch of using the Sydney motorway network and the Western Sydney postcodes where drivers pay the most. Picture: NewsWire Handout

Hidden security warning in looming EV boom

While a mass increase of EV sales is instrumental for Australia to reach its 2035 climate target, a major report has also warned of potential “security risks”.

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Aussie billionaire slams climate targets

One of Australia’s mining billionaires has slammed Anthony Albanese’s new climate change target in a scathing critique.

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The Albanese government has released Australia's 2035 climate targets. Picture: NewsWire

‘Train wreck’: Labor’s new target slammed

The Albanese government faces a fierce backlash over its 2035 emissions target, with political opponents questioning its credibility and ambition.

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The Albanese government has released Australia's 2035 climate targets. Picture: NewsWire

‘Train wreck’: Labor’s new target slammed

The Albanese government faces a fierce backlash over its 2035 emissions target, with political opponents questioning its credibility and ambition.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 11 2024: SANTOS AGM at Adelaide oval. A small group of protesters outside Adelaide oval. Kevin Gallagher. Picture: NCA NewsWire / RoyVphotography

Santos slumps on failed takeover bid

A failed $30bn takeover offer for one of Australia’s largest companies has collapsed, seeing the share price tumble throughout Thursday’s trading.

Sussan Ley has denied she is being undermined by Coalition rebels. Picture: Martin Ollman / NewsWire

‘Held to ransom’: Ley grilled on net zero

Sussan Ley has been grilled on a key issue tearing the Coalition apart.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 16, 2025: People enjoy the warm spring weather at Bondi Beach on Tuesday. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Shocking spike in heatwave deaths

The number of deaths from heatwaves in Australia has increased massively in recent years, according to new research.

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