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The search for a man missing for a week in crocodile-infested waters in Far North Queensland has been shifted to a recovery phase.Adam Yunkaporta was last seen leaving his home on January 30.It’s believed he was off to go fishing at the mouth of the Ward, Watson and Archer Rivers, however he hasn’t been seen since.Searches by a helicopter, drone, SES volunteers, wildlife rangers, police — as well as foot and boat patrols led by community members — were conducted over the last week. Picture: Queensland Police.

Man feared dead in croc-infested waters

There’s been a major update on a man missing more than a week in crocodile-infested waters, as the region is lashed by flooding.

INGHAM, AUSTRALIA NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY 5, 2025 Premier of Queensland David Crisafulli tours flood water in Ingham Picture: NewsWire/ Adam Head

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Albo activates flood payments for victims

Residents in Far North Queensland rocked by surging floods will be able to access emergency disaster relief, Anthony Albanese has confirmed.

A wind turbine has collapsed at the Berrybank wind farm in Victoria’s southwest. Picture: Supplied

112m turbine collapses on wind farm

A 112m wind turbine has collapsed after severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc in one state, prompting this call.

Some parts of North Queensland have seen more than a metre of rain over the past week. Picture: Windy

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Devastating floods claim another life

Another person has died in flooding that is devastating large parts of the North Queensland coast, in scenes of “incredible devastation”.

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Rain dump could dampen Easter weekend

Up to 100mm could fall in one state this weekend as the aftermath of a tropical cyclone moves south.

Rain forecast for Tuesday after Easter. Picture WeatherZone.JPG

Rain dump could dampen Easter weekend

Up to 100mm could fall in one state this weekend as the aftermath of a tropical cyclone moves south.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. MARCH 27, 2024: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Albo’s $1bn pledge to transform industry

The Prime Minister will pledge $1bn to significantly bolster a key industry needed to transform the country to net-zero.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. MARCH 27, 2024: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Albo’s $1bn pledge to transform industry

The Prime Minister will pledge $1bn to significantly bolster a key industry needed to transform the country to net-zero.

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Electricity emissions coming down

Bit by bit, and panel by panel, the electricity sector is reducing its overall contribution to Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.

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*FILE PIX* NCA NewsWire Photos: Residents and firefighters fight a bushfire that has threatened homes in Rainbow Flat on NSW Mid North Coast. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

‘Intensifying’: Chilling warning after fatal fires

The coroner who led a wide-ranging two-year inquiry into the horror Black Summer bushfires has warned of escalating ‘ risks’ to Australians.

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*FILE PIX* NCA NewsWire Photos: Residents and firefighters fight a bushfire that has threatened homes in Rainbow Flat on NSW Mid North Coast. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

‘Intensifying’: Chilling warning after fatal fires

The coroner who led a wide-ranging two-year inquiry into the horror Black Summer bushfires has warned of escalating ‘ risks’ to Australians.

Western Australia residents are being urged to “act immediately to survive” as a Bushfire Emergency Warning has been issued., , The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) issued the warning for parts of Blythewood, Coolup, Meelon, Nanga Brook,Oakley, Teesdale and Waroona in the Shires of Waroona and Murray just before noon on Monday. Picture: Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA (posted 24/3/2024)

Campers who sparked fire avoid charges

A group of campers who sparked a devastating bushfire that destroyed homes will not be charged, as the blaze continues to burn for a fourth day.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. MARCH 26, 2024: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Albo makes huge call on utes and SUVs

After copping fierce criticism from some vehicle manufacturers, the Albanese government has made a huge call on new cars.

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Grim forecast for Easter long weekend

A wet weekend is ahead for some states as a weather system that drenched the north starts to move south.

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