Shock discovery at popular Aussie beach
Beachgoers were shocked to discover a near mythical beast had washed ashore at a popular beach.
Beachgoers were shocked to discover a near mythical beast had washed ashore at a popular beach.
They’re the most environmentally conscious cohort in history, dubbed ‘Generation Sustainable’, but young Aussies have a very dirty secret.
One state is set to experience severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and destructive winds as two large weather systems move across the country.
The death toll from Hurricane Helene has spiked in the United States after the storm smashed into several southeastern states.
At least 119 people have died across six US states and officials believe there could be more, with hundreds reported missing in the destruction. See the photos.
The beautiful shot was captured during sunrise over the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
September records could be broken in one state as the country prepares for even more rain across the week.
Firefighters in one state have been called to 1600 blazes in three months before “fire season” even officially begins.
Just Stop Oil protesters have thrown soup at two of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers paintings, just one hour after two of their fellow activists were jailed…
The Nationals firebrand has stoked fears the technology could be used for “malevolent purposes,” pointing towards Israel’s deadly pager attack on Hezbollah.
Waterways in western Sydney would be transformed with beaches, trails and jetty pools under an ambitious plan to reshape the city’s connection with its rivers.
One Aussie state has copped a 110mm drenching from wild weather overnight, with the weather bureau warning of similar soakings to come and 100kmh wind gusts along the east coast.
The meteorologist was reporting on the “catastrophic” impacts of Hurricane Helene when he heard a woman screaming for help in the background.
Millions of Australians have been warned to brace for more rain and thunderstorms, as parts of the country shiver through snow and winter-like temperatures.
Dramatic footage has captured the moment a beachfront home was swallowed by the ocean and swept away by the tide. It’s the third house to collapse in four days.
Surfers and boaties are being urged to stay out of the water as rough conditions move in on two popular surf spots.
Former Treasurer Joe Hockey has appeared to lend his support to the Coalition’s election pledge to build seven nuclear energy plants.
Waters around a prime Sydney suburb have been turned fluorescent green by run-off from a tradie.
A senior BOM spokesman has fronted a video to apologise for confusion after the bureau sent out a “tsunami alert” as part of its testing of a new system.
The company will conduct the eight-week trial at five stores across the country.
Temperatures are set to plummet across much of the country amid warnings of wild weather, with one state even told it could see unexpected snowfall.
The nation could be in for a double whammy of flood and fire emergencies this spring and summer. See the forecast for your state.
From Mackay to the South Burnett, it is the everyday people of regional Queensland who could be most impacted, and play the biggest part, in the transition to clean energy. Here’s what they had to say about the push toward net zero.
The ferries, which cater to hundreds of tourists and commuters everyday, are set to undergo a major shake up.
Much of the country is set to receive a drenching this week, but one state has been warned of an elevated fire risk before the rain arrives.
Thanks to some recent crazy weather, the bushfire outlook map for spring looks different to other recent years. See the areas most at risk this season.
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has hit out at Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek after she controversially dudded the proposed site of a gold mine.
Wild weather has caused chaos across three states. Thousands were left without power and insurance claims for damaged homes are set to soar. This is what you need to make a claim.
An angry council is installing a huge banner to interrupt harbour views in an affluent Sydney suburb after almost 300 trees were illegally removed.
Houses in this leafy suburb go for $5 million, but the local council has come up with a hilarious response to hundreds of trees being illegally chopped.
Damage has been “extensive” following wild winds, with at least 70 homes either isolated or in danger as one state faces a major clean-up.
Footage has captured the moment two sailors were rescued after spending a night stranded at sea.
One state is experiencing record breaking floods, as emergency services in other regions battle bushfires and the fallout of extreme winds.
Claims a government agency has been “spying” on civilians have emerged after hidden devices were uncovered in a national park.
Parts of Tasmania are experiencing flooding, with several communities told to evacuate as other states brace for damaging wind.
Australians could be in for a spate of lower quality meat cuts on supermarket shelves after one state was hit with a dry, cold winter, with crops suffering as a result.
Australians could be in for a spate of lower quality meat cuts on supermarket shelves after one state was hit with a dry, cold winter, with crops suffering as a result.
A TV star has slammed the Victorian government over “secretive” plans to build a massive renewable energy battery project next to her farm.
Tragic new details have been revealed after an elderly couple were crushed by a tree, resulting in the death of the husband.
A heatwave has the potential to smash winter temperature records after the country recorded temperatures between 5 and 16C above average this month.
A dam has been cut off from providing water into a state’s drinking supply after dangerous chemicals were detected.
Temperatures are set to soar up to 15C above average across the country, with high fire danger warnings in place in several states, with warm weather and winds to continue into the weekend.
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says former prime minister Scott Morrison ditched taking a nuclear energy policy to an election because it was unpopular.
Bus driver endangers children, subjecting them to extreme heat during ‘punishment’
The Opposition Leader has weighed into the debate on the development of a new gold mine, calling Tanya Plibersek’s decision a bid to woo Greens voters.
It’s a massive problem causing headaches for Australian councils — and the “petty” response has been praised online after these pictures went viral.
Victoria has been hit by its third earthquake this month, with a city in the states southwest hit early on Thursday morning.
A man has died and a woman has been left in critical condition after a tree fell on their car as damaging winds batter millions.
Two firefighters have been injured after a grass fire erupted in Sydney. More than 80 firefighters were sent in to tackle the out-of-control blaze.
Hundreds of thousands of people are being warned to brace for “destructive” wind gusts and are urged to tie down loose items.
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