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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Floods spark sewage leak panic
Residents in one state are fighting to defend their homes from rapidly rising floodwaters, as discoloured water sparks a secondary panic.
Number crunching: When an EV becomes the cheaper choice
We have crunched the numbers to show at what point it becomes cheaper to buy an EV rather than a petrol car. See the results.
How cow feed is saving the planet
A miracle supplement created by Australian scientists to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions produced in cow burps is finally being grown overseas.
‘Squander a decade’: Warning to billionaire
A climate celebrity has declared a powerful Aussie has made the country “drink the kool-aid” over his energy plan.
Aussie town faces dam spill threat
Locals in one Sydney town fear they “are in a worse position than last year” as they approach another flood season.
Climate activist’s disturbing faeces stunt
A climate activist has poured human poo over a memorial to a war veteran who raised $58 million to help frontline workers during the pandemic.
Twist after Aussie company cuts 170 jobs
One of Australia’s oldest companies has been thrown a lifeline, weeks after standing down 170 workers and warning more jobs were on the line.
China rocked by ‘catastrophic’ weather event
China has recorded its hottest ever October day, as locals suffer through a “mind-blowing” heatwave described as “catastrophic”.
Retailers scrapping classic Christmas item
Two major Aussie retailers have made a controversial move to help the environment ahead of Christmas.
‘Rolling blackouts’: Grim warning to Aussies
Aussies could be forced to deal with rolling blackouts like those seen in California under the government’s energy plan, Peter Dutton has warned.
Town saved from brink of destruction
A country town which was headed for disaster with a nearby dam overflowing has been deemed safe by emergency services.
‘Very, very dangerous’: Wild storm coming
Residents in one state have been told to prepare for bad weather in the coming days, with saturated rivers and heavy rain creating perfect conditions for flash floods.
‘Colossal’: Monster storms on their way
Aussies are being warned to brace for a massive dumping of rain next week with some states taking a huge beating.
Fury after 16yo climate activist humiliated
A 16-year-old climate activist has been mocked on live radio for an “ironic” admission — sparking a furious response from her mother.
Elon’s fresh fight with Aussie billionaire
A war of words has broken out between Elon Musk and one of Australia’s richest men, with the Tesla founder accused of being in it “for a buck”.
Aussie suburbs worst-hit by brutal storms
New data has revealed which towns and suburbs copped the brunt of this winter’s wild weather as Aussies prepare for a wet summer.
New detail to determine house prices
Australia is lagging behind other western countries in one key area of the housing market, and when it catches up it will have a massive impact on prices.
‘Wrong’: Albo act slammed by world leaders
Two world leaders have shared the key reason they feel it’s “wrong” to support Australia in holding a major international conference.
King Charles divides over one issue
Australian leaders are split on how the new King should approach one issue, with Anthony Albanese encouraging Charles to continue speaking his mind.
‘Doomsday Glacier’ hanging by a thread
A glacier three times the size of Tasmania is hanging on “by its fingernails”, scientists have warned.
Albo’s big win in parliament
Anthony Albanese’s signature election promise is now law after a drawn out debate in the parliament.
Gigantic lake burst threatening millions
A gigantic lake is threatening to spill over into millions of homes as one nation grapples with a “monsoon on steroids”, flooding an area the size of the UK.
Devastating impact of China disaster
China is experiencing a never seen before event and the impact will reach far across the globe – causing potential chaos and food shortages.
Call to ban petrol cars within five years
Sydneysiders have been given a big wake-up call, with a new report revealing the city is not pulling its weight.
Downpour to lash states as record falls
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to hammer Australia’s east coast as an almost 60-year weather record is smashed.
Protesters’ defiant act at popular mall
Climate activists have staged a defiant act outside a popular mall in Adelaide, with police and firefighters being called in to disperse a large protest.
More rainfall expected to drench Sydney
Sydneysiders are being urged to brace for further downpours as the city surpasses a major rainfall milestone for the first time in almost 60 years.
Australia lags behind world on one thing
Australia is falling far behind the rest of the world in one area that comes at a huge cost, a senate committee has been told.
Major call on controversial dirty car tax
An ambitious plan to put more electric cars on Australian roads has been floated by the Albanese government, including the return of a controversial strategy.
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