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Wild arrest as Aussies rage at ant ‘mandate’

A movement opposing a program aimed to eradicate “super pest” the fire ant have been likened to “anti-vaxxers”.

A Gold Coast woman has expressed her disgust at the mess left by locals who slid down a muddy North Burleigh Hill for recreation during severe weather wrought by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Picture: Instagram/@gypsysoulloverx

‘Diarrhoea for weeks’: Fury at Alfred scenes

Wild scenes played out when Alfred was bearing down on Aussies, now locals are not happy with the “disgusting” aftermath.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 03: Former NBA star Andrew Bogut looks on during game one of the NBL Grand Final series between Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers at Qudos Bank Arena, on March 03, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jenny Evans/Getty Images)

Bogut under fire for cyclone conspiracy

Former NBA player Andrew Bogut has come under fire from Aussies his inflammatory comments about Cyclone Alfred.

LISMORE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MARCH 10, 2025: The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, speaks at a press conferencein Lismore after TC Alfred was downgraded to a tropical low with rain and floodwater receeding.Picture: NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

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Albo’s cyclone call could change election

Anthony Albanese’s handling of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred could better his fortunes as he heads into an election facing grim poll numbers.

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Blue flames from gas stove burner. Closeup shot of blue flames from a kitchen gas range

Surprising reason more Aussies choosing gas

A new industry report reveals more Australians than ever are using gas in the home, despite greenie campaigns – but there are concerns they could end up paying more for it.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JULY 16, 2024: Former NSW Treasurer and incoming Chair of the Climate Change Authority (as of August 5) Matt Kean gives the Keynote address at the Australian Clean Energy Summit 2024 at the ICC Darling Harbour. Picture: NewsWire / John Appleyard

Kean’s call to arms on clean energy

Incoming climate change tsar Matt Kean has called on the clean energy industry to take up the fight to the ‘climate change denialists’.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JULY 16, 2024: Former NSW Treasurer and incoming Chair of the Climate Change Authority (as of August 5) Matt Kean gives the Keynote address at the Australian Clean Energy Summit 2024 at the ICC Darling Harbour. Picture: NewsWire / John Appleyard

Kean’s call to arms on clean energy

Incoming climate change tsar Matt Kean has called on the clean energy industry to take up the fight to the ‘climate change denialists’.

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A wintry blast is continuing to bring cold weather and gusty winds to south eastern parts of the country. Picture: Bureau of Meteorology.

Unexpected place where snow could fall

A chilly air mass from the Arctic could bring snow to an unexpected part of Australia as temperatures plummet.

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A sudden stratospheric warming event beginning above Antarctica could bring a change in weather in the coming weeks. Picture: ECMWF

Millions in path of ‘rare’ weather event

A cold snap sweeping southeast Australia could bring snow as far as northern NSW and Queensland on Tuesday.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos APRIL 04 2021: AUSTRALIA'S ECONOMY- Generic ANZ bank images from central Melbourne as retailer spending surges, along with housing prices, but broader business investment slows. Sarah Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sarah Matray

Alarming stat about big four banks

Australia’s big four banks have loaned more than $3.6 billion to fossil fuels projects and companies in 2023.

HOVER FLY ON GAZANIA: Jodie Locke sent through this photo capturing the essence of spring, vibrant flowers and lively creatures.

Big problem with plants sold at Bunnings

Bunnings is among nurseries across Australia selling plants described as a “ticking time bomb” for Australia’s bushland.

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Severe Weather Update 14 July 2024: Damaging winds, snow, and rain to impact parts of Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Video current: 1pm AEST 14 July 2024. For the latest forecasts and warnings, go to http://bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app.

‘Below zero’: Wintry blast not over yet

Temperatures in large parts of Australia hit below zero as a low pressure system over the southern Tasman Sea is set to bring frosty weather.

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A local council is warning about the dangers of residents using items to weigh down their bins.

Aussies warned of danger in bin act

A council has warned Aussies about a hidden danger tied to a common habit, warning they could be putting essential workers and their neighbours at risk.

A dusting of snow could fall on parts of southeast Australia as a low pressure weather system deepens off the coast - with freezing temperatures, strong winds and rain and dangerous surf forecast over the coming days.

Wintery blast to lash southeast Australia

Multiple southeast states could cop the brunt of a wintery blast over the coming days – which could bring 110kmh winds, heavy rainfalls, dangerous surf and even snow.

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