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Nats’ net zero blow to Sussan Ley

The Nationals have agreed to scrap a key policy, turning the heat up on Sussan Ley.

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Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leaders David Littleproud. Picture: NewsWire

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Nats’ net zero blow to Sussan Ley

The Nationals have agreed to scrap a key policy, turning the heat up on Sussan Ley.

A “very dangerous” thunderstorm has smashed parts of South East Queensland, as giant hailstones, lightning, destructive winds and flash flooding wreak havoc for millions.

Millions smashed by giant hail, lightning

Giant hailstones the size of golf balls and dangerous winds have wreaked havoc across the east coast, with millions warned of more violent and damaging storms on the way.

The young woman killed after being struck by lightning during a severe storm on the Sunshine Coast has been identified as 21-year-old Finley Bone. (right) picture : Facebook

‘In a minute’: Lightning strike kills 21yo

A young woman killed by a lightning strike during Thursday’s fierce storm has been identified, as her family and community mourn the heartbreaking loss.

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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.

Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocks the Philippines

Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocks the Philippines

People rushed to flee buildings after a powerful and deadly 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Cebu province in the Philippines…

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.

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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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Full list: Where Aussies are getting Bowen’s $4k home battery rebate

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen’s $2.3bn battery subsidy has attracted 60,000 households and new figures reveal exactly who is getting the money. SEE THE LIST.

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Man’s huge fine for deepfake porn row

A man who posted deepfake images of prominent Australian women online has been hit with a landmark fine.

South Australiaâs government is weighing how best to inform the public about the stateâs ongoing algal bloom this summer.Â

Fresh issue with devastating algal bloom

South Australia is preparing for a challenging summer as the state’s harmful algal bloom continues to shift.

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A rare Antarctic weather phenomenon has triggered a 30C temperature spike in the stratosphere, threatening to bring chaotic spring conditions across Australia.

‘Weird’ event to bring months of chaos

An extraordinary weather phenomenon, not seen since Australia’s devastating 2019 bushfires, is forecast to bring major weather disruptions across the nation.

Residents have been put on alert over dead puffer fish.

Grim truth behind gross beach find

Residents in remote coastal communities have been put on alert after a series of gross discoveries on local beaches.

Changes to U.S. tap water standards have called into question Australia’s aqua resources as historic test data shows contaminant levels way above what is allowed stateside. Analysis by the Sydney Morning Herald shows particular chemicals have been found in the drinking water of up to 1.8 million Australians since 2010, including in Canberra, Queensland, parts of Sydney, Newcastle and Victoria. Those particular chemicals are ‘forever chemical’ pollutants; perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which have been linked to cancers in young people and firefighters. The World Health Organization deems PFOA as carcinogenic to humans and PFOS as possibly carcinogenic to humans. Picture: NewsWire

Controversial change to Aussie tap water

Another council in one Australian state has voted to remove fluoride from drinking water.

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