Tragic discovery in floodwaters amid deluge
Authorities have found a body near flooded waters in Sydney, after areas of the city were hit with “life threatening” amounts of rain.
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Asbestos found in more playgrounds
Just days after a parent discovered contaminated building materials in mulch at a children’s playground in Spotswood, asbestos has been discovered at more playgrounds in Melbourne.
‘Evacuate now’: Warning as major dam spills
A major dam which stores about 80 per cent of Sydney’s water is spilling over after a rain deluge, prompting urgent evacuation alerts.
Man’s lucky rescue from floodwaters
The moment a man was rescued from a submerged excavator after becoming stranded in floodwaters from a massive rain deluge has been captured on camera.
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Man seriously injured in croc attack
A search is underway for the crocodile reportedly responsible for attacking a man as he was snorkelling.
Aussies shiver through record cold snap
Temperatures have plummeted across the country as some towns record the coldest day in May on record.
Reunion after blind support dog stolen
The elderly owner of a blind, 11-year-old dog has been reunited with her companion animal after it was stolen almost a week ago.
Massive blow for Sydney cruises
The announcement has been welcomed by locals who have credited ‘people power’ with the planned terminal’s demise.
Hailstorm havoc: hundreds call for help
The SES have been inundated by calls for help as golf ball sized hail stones and heavy rains lashed one city.
‘Appalling’: Five words carved into sacred site
A park ranger has called it a “deliberate and destructive” act with the vandals potentially facing penalties of more than $500,000.
Climate change alarm as ocean currents slow
The melting of Antarctica’s glaciers is not just adding to sea level rise – it’s also set to have a massive impact on Australia. See why.
Aussie towns set to become unliveable
Three Australian economic centres have been pinpointed as places at risk of being uninhabitable unless something changes very quickly.
Power price shock on way for Aussies
As temperatures plummet and Australians rush for the heater, there’s a grim warning about the cost of their next bill.
Climate protesters shut down Melbourne
Extinction Rebellion climate protesters shut down a major intersection in the Melbourne CBD during peak hour on Thursday.
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