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panoramic tropical sunny day view of the world famous and iconic Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu - turquoise pacific ocean and the Waikiki skyline

Hawaii sinking 40 times faster than previously predicted

Conditions have gotten so dire that low-lying areas in Honolulu, Waikiki and Pearl Harbor could be inundated by sea levels in the coming decades, scientists have found.

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Firefighters are currently responding to a bushfire at Dr Ken Leversha Reserve in Montrose and people in the immediate area have been told to prepare to leave immediately. Picture: ABC

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Inferno on city’s fringe under investigation

Authorities are investigating a massive bushfire that prompted midnight evacuations as it ravaged bushland on the outskirts of Melbourne.

Storms hit the US. Picture: X

Fire, snow, tornadoes: Insane US storms

At least 34 people have died and dozens are injured as monster storms hit the US, triggering violent tornadoes and wildfires.

Larvae transforms food scraps into fertiliser. Image: Nick Langley / City of Sydney

City turns to worm-like bugs in waste ‘war’

One local council has employed the wriggly, worm-like creatures and their insatiable hunger as part of a push for sustainable waste solutions.

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Bureau of Meteorology forecasts rain for central parts of Queensland. Picture: BoM

Strong winds, heavy rain to smash states

One state is forecast to record isolated showers of up to 100m of rain, while strong wind warnings remain in place for the rest of the country.

What could these lights be? Are they UFOs?

What could these lights be? Are they UFOs?

Checkout this eye-opening footage of what seems to be UFOs lighting up the sky!

Images of the health of the Great Barrier Reef, coinciding with the release of the 2024 Reef Long-Term Monitoring Program. MUST CREDIT - Australian Institute of Marine Science,

New health update for Great Barrier Reef coral

A new report has revealed new findings on the health of coral on the Great Barrier Reef, but experts are saying it should be read with caution.

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There’s potential for severe weather across western parts of the country, while some areas are set for a much needed reprieve from cold, wet conditions.Western Australia could experience damaging wind gusts or localised areas of heavy rain on Tuesday, with Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Angus Hines saying thunderstorms could be on the way. Picture: Sky News.

‘Severe weather’ warning for one state

Parts of the country could be lashed with severe weather, while millions of Australians may finally be able to ditch their umbrellas.

Entangled humpback whale freed by rescue crews in QLD

Entangled humpback whale freed by rescue crews in QLD

Sea World Foundation rescue team in Queensland, Australia, freed a humpback whale that was entangled in rope off Burleigh Heads

Rainfall long-range forecast for Australia August to October 2024. Source - BOM

Why polar blast will continue across Australia

It’s been a long and bitter winter in many parts of Australia, but we’re being warned there’s more to come. See where the downpours will fall.

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“Unseasonal” rain is set to hit parts of Australia, while some states are expected to be treated with a sunny change over the weekend.The Bureau of Meteorology is watching out for “unseasonal” rainfall in Western Australia over the weekend.“It’s not very typical for this time of year to see rainfall, it’s normally their dry season,” senior meteorologist Jonathan How said. Picture: Sky News.

Millions to be hit by ‘unseasonable’ weather

Temperatures have dropped below -8C as the country prepares for an onslaught of “unseasonable” weather.

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Wet and windy cold front forecast for Western Australia #WA while frosty mornings will be felt in the east.

‘Rain band’ to drench most states

One state is forecast to have unseasonable rainfall over the coming days, with warnings it could cause chaos as it makes its way across the country.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 28, 2021.Beachgoers along the Northern Beaches will be swimming in shark net free conditions as councillors are calling for shark nets to be banished from a series of popular beaches after shocking images emerged of dead or injured marine life, Narrabeen, NSW.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Controversial move at iconic beach

Despite fears for what it might do to the tourism industry, a measure at one of Australia’s most popular swimming destinations is set to be removed.

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Large swathes of frost will send morning temperatures plunging across four states in Australia's south east.

‘Frosty’: Aussies suffer through icy blast

Australians hoping for some reprieve after a wet weekend have been left bitterly disappointed, with chilly conditions forecast to continue through the week.

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