Icy blast expected in ‘every state’
Winter’s bite is coming in at full force with temperatures forecast to plummet over much of the country – just in time for the school holidays.
Environment
East coast braces for ‘unseasonable’ deluge
A cold snap has set the stage for an “unseasonable” bout of wet weather across the east coast – with rainfall totals forecast to reach up to 300mm.
Twist in plan for fruit sticker ban
A nation-leading ban on plastic fruit stickers has been paused in one state over fears the cost will prove too great for farmers.
Sign Aussie polar blast is here to stay
A massive cold front has blanketed the Australian southeast in icy temperatures and snowfall in some parts – and the cold snap is likely to endure for the weekend.
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Emergency as state braces for 120mm deluge
Multiple emergency warnings are in place for parts of NSW as the state stares down deluges of up to 120mm, which could continue devastating flash flooding across the region.
Dire rescues as 100kmh winds smash state
Hundreds of calls for help have been received in one state after 100kmh winds and heavy rains wreaked havoc – and there are fears more could be on the way.
Horror as kitesurfer blown into power lines
A kitesurfer in his 50s has been flown to hospital after being blown into powerlines by strong winds, before he landed on the road.
Brutal first job for new minister
Anthony Albanese’s new environment tsar has pledged a decision on a major gas project after delays under Tanya Plibersek.
Wild weather, 300mm deluge to smash state
Residents in one state are being warned downpours could unleash rainfall totals near 300mm in the coming days.
Shocking pics reveal raw tornado destruction
Entire neighbourhoods have been “totally flattened”, with vision showing hundreds of homes reduced to splinters.
‘Job done’: New environment tsar’s big flex
Anthony Albanese’s new environment tsar has bragged about his abilities to get things done while dodging questions about his predecessor.
Triple threat of weather to blast millions
Millions of Aussies are bracing for a triple threat of weather – with one state already slammed by heavy rain and winds, and another expecting “significant” snowfall.
Millions drenched for the ‘foreseeable future’
There will be no break from the wind and rain for Aussies on the eastern coast, with wild weather predicted to settle in until mid next week.
Libs’ nuclear architect mum on its future
The Liberal Party’s new deputy leader won’t commit to the controversial nuclear energy policy he devised and championed after the election wipe out.
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