Likely cause of asbestos dumping revealed
The spread of asbestos at parks and reserves in an Australian capital city is getting bigger.
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Strange theory about Dubai killer floods
At least 20 people have now died from the intense flooding that hit the UAE but a strange theory has emerged about what could have intensified it.
Large hail, severe storms to batter state
Queenslanders should prepare themselves for more wet weather with heavy rainfall and large hail predicted to hit parts of the state.
‘Intense and widespread’: Extent of Reef bleaching revealed
After a “worst ever” summer, coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef is more severe and in more places than ever before.
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Fed gov backs NSW renewable energy scheme
The Albanese and Minns governments are joining forces to boost investment in “firmed” renewables — which are more reliable.
Bathroom note sparks firefighter fury
A rural NSW fire station has been without running water for nearly two months, with a note on the toilet door telling them to go outside.
Plan to kill thousands of cats
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MP bitten by possum during press conference
Reece Whitby was announcing the Cook government’s plans to stop feral cats when a possum decided to chomp on his finger.
Early warning state in for 100mm drenching
Early weather modelling has suggested one state could be hit with daily totals of up to 100mm a day as a looming rainband intensifies.
‘Extremely cold’: Snow forecast in outback
Temperatures in parts of the desert are set to plunge to near-freezing as a rain band triggers flood watches over swathes of the Red Centre.
Horror as man livestreams his own death
A man who died after falling into a manhole and drowning in the New Zealand floods had been livestreaming to social media at the time.
‘Prepare’: Urgent dam failure warning
Residents of two towns are on alert for flooding as wild weather lashing South Australia put two dams at risk of failure.
Aussie animal believed ‘extinct’ found
Thought to have gone extinct more than five decades ago, a ‘cryptic’ earless dragon has been rediscovered in Victoria.
Whole season’s rain to fall in one week
A 3000km rain band is forecast to engulf Australia next week, bringing parts of the country a season’s worth of rain in just a few days.
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