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The Great Wall of Collaroy . A huge cement Seawall is being constructed along the beach front at Collaroy-south Narrabeen .interestingly the wall stops before the 10 homes damaged in the 2016 east coast low, also workers are on the job during lockdown .picture John Grainger

‘We didn’t want it’: Wall divides beach town

One of Sydney’s most affluent beachside suburbs is still fiercely divided over a controversial seawall – and now a bombshell report has added fuel to the fire.

AT SEA, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: In this aerial view smoke billows from the MV Solong cargo ship in the North Sea, off the Yorkshire coast, on March 11, 2025 in the United Kingdom. Thirty-six people were reportedly brought ashore, and one taken to hospital, after the collision of the oil tanker Stena Immaculate and the Solong, a cargo vessel, off the East Yorkshire coast on Monday morning. The coastguard has said a search has been called off for one missing crew member of the Solong. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

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Captain charged over cargo ship smash with oil tanker; one dead

A crew member killed after a container ship collided into a US oil tanker has been named as the cargo vessel’s Russian captain has been charged. See the video of how the crash unfolded.

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MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY 27, 2025: Generic photo of Qantas and Jetstar planes in MelbournePicture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

‘Stop’: Qantas boss’ dark warning to Aussies

Qantas chairman John Mullen has issued a stark warning that our way of life could simply “stop” in a serious international emergency.

Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has released a statement on Linkedin about his new private jet. Picture: Supplied

Climate campaigner defends ritzy private jet

An Aussie billionaire and ardent climate change campaigner has just bought a private jet, but says he feels a ‘deep internal conflict’ about it.

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Shutterbugs and stargazers across Australia were treated to a spectacular celestial display last night and early this morning, as the Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights, made a rare appearance in South Australia. Kangaroo Island Picture: Linda N Irwin-Oak

Australia braces for rare weather event

Aussies turned their heads to the sky just months ago for what is usually a rare experience, but the lucky country will get another chance to witness it tonight.

Climate activists disrupt travellers at major airport

Climate activists disrupt travellers at major airport

Activists from Just Stop Oil blocked travellers going through security at London’s Gatwick airport.

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

Aussies to shiver through record low temps

Millions will shiver through record-low temperatures as an icy blast continues to sweep through Australia, with one city to suffer through subzero conditions.

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

Brutal frost ‘outbreak’ to hit four states

Large-scale frost outbreaks will send morning temperatures plunging across four states on Monday morning, with the icy weather set to continue.

Cold fronts are bringing icy weather to millions of Aussies. Picture: Windy

Millions of Aussies hit by icy blast

Fronts crossing the southern coast of Australia are bringing freezing-like conditions, leaving millions facing a bitterly cold weekend.

Kai McKenzie - Bonny Hills surfer attacked by a shark on North Shore Beach near Port Macquarie on Tuesday July 23 2024. Picture: Instagram

Surfer speaks out after shark rips off leg

A young surfer who lost his leg in a shark attack has vowed to return to the water just days after undergoing major surgery.

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Jabiluka March 2024 The Ranger uranium mine in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Albo’s huge call on mine site

A controversial uranium mine site will be incorporated into the Kakadu National Park after its owners failed to get the mining lease renewed.

Australians may need to get their beanies back out as an icy blast is set to hit following the last few days of warmth. Picture: Supplied.

Millions to shiver through icy blast

Australians may need to pull out their umbrellas and beanies as an icy blast is set to hit multiple states.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY 16, 2022: Generic stock images of power lines and high tension power cables. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Mass sparky strike to affect millions

Millions of residents in one state will be affected when electrical workers strike next week after a breakdown in wage negotiations.

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Roundup Herbicide Liquid Concentrate Weedkiller. Supplied,

Major loss in landmark class action

A massive landmark case against a common garden weed killer product has learnt whether it was able to prove the herbicide has links to cancer.

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