Dire Aussie flood warning issued
A newly released graph has highlighted the horrifying reality facing thousands of Aussies, with flood events expected to increase over the next 80 years.
Climate Change
Barnaby’s wild claim shut down on air
Barnaby Joyce’s controversial claim about global warming has been met with fierce opposition from Sunrise host Nat Barr.
Hot chip shortage looms for Australia
A pub staple and takeaway favourite is on the chopping block leading up to Christmas, as potato shortages worsen across Australia.
$32bn industry Aussies work in for free
As the nation battles a cost of living crisis, new research has revealed the true value of a giant industry Australians contribute to every day.
‘Bloody liars’: Supermarket recycling furore
A company trusted by thousands of Australians to help reduce their environmental footprint has secretly shut down a service they use every week.
Why Aussie billionaire is furious with Coke
An Australian mining magnate has unleashed on Coca-Cola, accusing the company of forcing its customers to “destroy the planet”.
UN chief’s haunting ‘suicide pact’ warning
“Cooperate or perish,” he told leaders at the UN COP27 summit in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik.
Melbourne lashed by wild thunderstorms
Fierce thunderstorms are hitting parts of Melbourne, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of the possibility of flash flooding.
Protester glues hand to parliament painting
The latest victim in a string of global protests for climate action is a painting inside Parliament House in Canberra.
‘Screaming’: Horror stories in Aussie disaster
A human rights probe into deadly floods has heard stories of those who weren’t rescued by authorities including the elderly and pregnant women.
Major river at highest peak for decades
Easing rain is forecast for the coming week, but further flood warnings are expected as saturated areas deal with the aftermath of rapid rainfall.
NSW hit by one-in-20-year snow event
Shocking amounts of snow have been recorded a month into spring as an unseasonable polar blast smashes the state.
Why energy prices are really going up
A landmark report has revealed why power bills are really going up and what Australians think about it.
‘Snow possible’: What’s next for Aussie spring
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast possible snow for the next few days as the country’s temperatures drop again.
Protesters doing ‘more harm than good’
They want action on climate change, but experts say disruptive protests aren’t achieving much — and are doing more harm than good.
BOM boss apologises for botched rebrand
The embroiled organisation’s CEO has claimed an attempt to change its branding was to avoid “confusing” the Australian public.
‘Polar blast’ to whack southeast
A “great big blob of cold air” straight from Antarctica will hit southeastern Australia on Melbourne Cup Day, bringing peak winter temperatures.
Confronting photos reveal flood devastation
Victims of the terrifying flood disaster along a Victorian river are facing another great challenge.
Everyday items that could cost you $11k fine
A major change is on its way that will affect the way consumers eat and drink, and there are big consequences if businesses are not on-board.
Govt’s landmark act to curb emissions
Australia has joined an international pledge to curb methane emissions after wild claims by the former government about the plan.
Climate protesters make disgusting demand
Climate protesters who glued themselves to the floor of a Volkswagen showroom have demanded a “bowl to urinate and defecate” in.
Bizarre place next pandemic could come from
The risk of “viral spillover” – where a virus infects a new animal, or humans, for the first time – appears to be higher in an unexpected place, new analysis has found.
BOM rebrand’s huge price tag
The real cost of the Bureau of Meteorology’s move to rebrand itself in the middle of a flood crisis has been revealed.
‘Crisis’: Support for flood victims in Victoria
The federal and Victorian state governments have joined forces to support those affected by the recent flood disaster.
Sunshine sends thousands flocking to beaches
Thousands of people have flocked to the beach across Sydney as the mercury finally began to rise but it might not last for long.
Man found dead in flooded backyard
Authorities were met with a shocking scene as the body of a Victorian man was found in his flooded backyard. The state is bracing for “record flood levels”.
Emergency warnings as floods sweep NSW
Hundreds of people have been rescued and thousands displaced as floods continue to ravage regional NSW.
How floods are ruining the music scene
The threat of extreme weather, including devastating floods, has already forced many festivals to cancel their events this year and it seems to only be getting worse.
‘This my show’: Piers clashes with protester
Piers Morgan ripped into an environmental protester accused of obstructing the passage of emergency services during a road blockade.
Fears of key food shortage in Australia
A major agricultural company is concerned that the “headache” of La Nina will hamper the production of a staple food item.
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