Sydney commuters battered by wild winds
Brave commuters took on the Manly ferry on Friday as wild weather continued to smash the Harbour City.
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Church smashed by tree in strong winds
Wild winds have caused havoc in Sydney, with a church smashed, cars trapped and rail services disrupted during an afternoon of wild weather that could worsen over the weekend.
Surprise issue that could swing election
New polling has revealed an under-the-radar issue which could swing voters in vital key seats the both sides must either retain or are looking to win.
What wild storms say about possible La Niña
Deadly storms that lashed parts of Australia this week could be just a taste of what is to come this summer, according to the latest predictions.
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3 dead, 145 pulled from water in 48 hours
It’s been a horror 24 hours across Victorian waterways, with three people dead, including a child, and nearly 150 pulled from the water.
Extreme heat smashes Australia
Millions of people have been urged to remain vigilant as fire risks grow, with much of the country experiencing heatwave conditions.
Watch: ‘Worst’ waves of plastic hit Bali beaches
Hundreds of volunteers are being urged to join a mass clean-up in Bali, after locals say “the worst” waves of plastic waste hit its tourist-favoured beaches. See the video.
Supervolcano shift stirs fears of eruption
Scientists say the enormous Yellowstone supervolcano is stirring in its sleep, with concerns the subterranean monster could blow.
Shocking truth behind ‘no swimming’ sign
Residents have been left in the dark about the deadly hazard that’s caused a popular beach to be closed for two years.
States to swelter through ‘severe’ heatwave
Several states are being warned ahead of “severe” heatwave conditions expected to send temperatures skyrocketing this weekend.
Major flood warning as dam set to spill
Residents have been warned to stay alert as flood levels rise across one Aussie state, forcing authorities to release water from two major dams.
Australia records second hottest year ever
2024 was Australia’s second hottest year, beaten only by 2019, the beginning of the horror Black Summer bushfire season, new figures reveal.
Petrol boss hits back on price claims
Following calls for a fuel price inquiry, the petroleum marketers’ boss has explained why Aussies are getting slugged at the bowser.
‘Tax’: New Aussie car rules under fire
Carmakers need to meet higher standards after new rules came into force on New Year’s Day, with one senior MP slamming the changes as a ‘new tax’.
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