Thousands battered by storms and heatwaves
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding have left thousands of homes without power, while another region swelters through a heatwave.
Environment
Mining giant cops huge $23.7bn disaster bill
Australia’s biggest mining company has agreed to a massive settlement with the Brazilian government over an environmental catastrophe.
‘Unusual’: Grim weather for three months
Forecasters have looked into their crystal balls and, well, for some it’s not great news for spring and early summer weather.
Damaging winds, hail warning for weekend
Parts of the east coast of Australia are likely to be impacted by severe thunderstorms, hail and damaging winds across the weekend.
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Katter’s wild Gestapo rant over road closures
In a blustering rant, Federal MP Bob Katter likened the Queensland government as the “Gestapo” after roads were closed in the far north due to flooding.
What’s open this Christmas?
Stay organised with our easy-to-follow guide to Christmas 2023’s trading hours and public holidays across every state and territory in Australia.
Family underestimate their giant Christmas tree unveiling at home
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Tragedy as man dies in backyard pool
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Chickens appear to have a glitch in the matrix
The video shows the black-and-white speckled chickens running toward Antionette before abruptly freezing in place, leaving her in disbelief.
Biggest flood in a century hits Cairns
Far north Queensland hit with its biggest flood since records began as local mayors plead for military assistance before water runs out at 10am tomorrow.
Record rain following Jasper causes flooding
It’s expected flood records from 1977 will be smashed as heavy rainfall lashes areas already hit by a cyclone.
Parliament House hunger striker’s next move
Following a 19-day hunger strike and a stint in hospital, the former diplomat turned climate activist has revealed his plans for 2024.
Girl, 10, fights for life after lightning strike
More than 30,000 lightning strikes were reported across Queensland, with two people rushed to hospital after being struck by lightning.
Two struck by lightning amid wild weather
A child is among two people struck by lightning as wild weather lashes the country, with the bureau warning more could be on the way.
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