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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.

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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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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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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City on September 24, 2025. (Photo by Leonardo MUNOZ / AFP)

‘Threat of war’: Albo’s warning on global stage

Anthony Albanese has given “dictators” and “tyrants” a dressing down on the global stage.

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An earthquake has hit south-western Tasmania.

‘Felt like a train’: Quake rocks Tasmania

Tasmania’s largest population centres have experienced a rare seismic event, as a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck the state.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire 11th October 2024. Workers seen on a wind turbine blade. 11am Friday the first turbines at Australia's largest (planned) wind farm will spin and will start feeding electricity into Victoria's grid. The farm is Golden Plains Wind Farm in Rokewood. Ikea's investment arm will be announcing they're investing in stage 2 as well.Picture: NewsWire/Nadir Kinani

Big $5bn call on regional renewables

Communities could see a $5bn annual windfall and nearly 20,000 new jobs from renewable energy projects, but social tensions remain a significant hurdle.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has briefly met US President Donald Trump. Picture: AFP

‘Different view’: Snag for Albo’s Trump meet

A major issue has cropped up as Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump confirm they will meet in Washington next month, but Penny Wong says Australia is unmoved.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - September 24, 2025: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Division Head, International Environment Reef and Ocean, Katrina Maguire appears at the Environment and communications references committee, Algal blooms in South Australia Public Hearing at Parliament House in Canberra. NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Ocean crisis exposes huge Aussie problem

Aussies live in a rich democracy, but one state’s rolling environmental disaster has exposed that government can still break down in basic ways.

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14 killed, 124 missing in Taiwan after barrier lake burst

14 dead, 124 missing in super typhoon hell

Deadly Super Typhoon Ragasa has unleashed devastation across Hong Kong after killing 14 people in Taiwan, with southern China now bracing for impact.

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