Extreme heatwave warning for Aussies
A very hot air mass is sloshing around the country, causing temperatures to reach the mid-to-high 40s over several states.
Environment
Devastating floods claim another life
Another person has died in flooding that is devastating large parts of the North Queensland coast, in scenes of “incredible devastation”.
‘Hoodwinked’: China is conning the world
An Australian economist says China is conning the world on an important global issue.
State smashed by ‘hours of lightning’
Thousands have gone without power as wild storms battered one state, with “hours of lightning” recorded in a major city and its surrounds.
Trendy Aussie area now ’maggot-infested’
A statewide mandate has divided residents and councils with some saying the scheme has turned their area into a “garbage tip”.
Aussie city smashed by torrential rain
Emergency services have deployed multiple water rescue crews as torrential rain and flash flooding smashes one Aussie city.
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.
PM’s ‘appalling’ comments on LA slammed
As Los Angeles still burns — claiming lives, homes and forcing hundreds of thousands to flee — Anthony Albanese has taken a swipe.
‘Frightening’ Australia detail in LA fires
LA is on fire. Could something similar happen in major Australian cities – and how prepared are we? The answers: yes, and not very.
Trendy Aussie area now ’maggot-infested’
A statewide mandate has divided residents and councils with some saying the scheme has turned their area into a “garbage tip”.
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.
Dutton ally dodges key nuclear question
Asked if he would support Peter Dutton’s nuclear proposal, a new Liberal leader shifted his attention elsewhere.
Big admission on much-hyped energy plan
The Coalition’s finance spokeswoman has dropped a major admission about the opposition’s nuclear energy plan.
‘Limited:’ Ex-Lib dashes Dutton’s nuclear goal
A former high-profile Liberal minister effectively ruled out the likelihood of the Coalition commissioning a plant, stating chances are “limited” at best.
Small town rocked by earthquake
A small Aussie town has been rocked by a 4.5 magnitude earthquake, with people living near the epicentre reporting shaking houses and a loud rumble.
Supervolcano shift stirs fears of eruption
Scientists say the enormous Yellowstone supervolcano is stirring in its sleep, with concerns the subterranean monster could blow.
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.
‘Being lied to’: Icon’s warning for Aussie state
The American-Australian musician has issued a chilling warning over an “out of touch” proposal that could set Australia back.
‘No recovery’: Grim ocean warning emerges
An expert has warned about the disastrous effects of deep-sea mining, which could begin in international waters as early as next year.
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