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LISMORE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. APRIL 5 2024. Valentine Andren (2) at the boat ramp on the Wilson River in Lismore CBD on Friday April 5, 2024. Photo: NCA NewsWire/ Elise Derwin

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Call for big change to cyclone zones

The unusually southern hit Tropical Cyclone Alfred made has sparked a call for a huge shake-up to Australian home building.

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Flooding has hit Ipswich on Monday. Picture: Facebook

‘Prepare’: New city to be smashed by floods

Focus has shifted to a new area in south-east Queensland as rising floodwaters look to wreak havoc across the major city. Follow our live weather coverage here.

Wild footage has captured sharks circling the waterways of the Gold Coast in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

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‘Pretty gnarly’: Sharks circle after Alfred

Wild footage has captured sharks circling the waterways of the Gold Coast in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 9: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a visit to the Gallipoli Barracks on March 9, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. Australia's east coast is experiencing severe weather as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves south. While downgraded from cyclone status, the weather system continues to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding, particularly in the Gold Coast and northern NSW regions. Authorities have issued severe weather warnings, and coastal areas remain at risk of significant erosion and hazardous surf conditions. Residents are urged to stay updated on local warnings, avoid floodwaters, and prepare for ongoing disruptions. (Photo by Tertius Pickard - Pool/Getty Images)

‘Ripping us off’: PM fires shot at insurers

Anthony Albanese says it’s time insurance companies repair their relationships with Australians after posting big profits.

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Supermarket REDcycle reboot update

Supermarkets Coles, Woolworths and Aldi are under pressure to reboot a critical recycling program for Aussie shoppers. Here’s why.

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Melburnians woke to the coldest morning of the year

Millions to cop days of rain, icy temps

Millions to endure almost a week of rain as one city shivers through coldest morning of the year.

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Surprise claim as AI to create 200k jobs

Thousands of Australian jobs in the AI sector could be created this decade, but major issues remain unanswered.

Australian helicopter pilot Thomas Frith has died fighting fires in Canada. Picture. Facebook

‘Hero’ Aussie dad killed fighting wildfires

An Australian helicopter pilot is being remembered as “a beacon of light” after he died fighting wildfires in Canada.

CANBERRA, Australia, NewsWire Photos. June 17, 2024: Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins Prime Minister Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Qiang for a during a signing ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

$22.7bn bid to secure Aussie jobs

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed how a $22.7bn policy to ensure Australia leads the renewable energy transition will be delivered.

Young hikers narrowly escape being struck by lightning

Young hikers narrowly escape being struck by lightning

Lightning struck right next to a group of hikers, sending seven of them to hospital

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Couple hit with $1500 fine for shock act

A couple who brought their dog into a restricted area of the Great Barrier Reef have been given an expensive reminder as to why the act is banned.

Model depicting northeasterly wind carrying moisture-laden air from Australia's northeast tropics towards South Australia. Picture: Weatherzone

Millions to be drenched by ‘unusual’ weather

Millions of Aussies are in for a soaking as two weather systems clash above the country in an unusual weather pattern.

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This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/GOES satellite handout image shows Hurricane Beryl at 17:50UTC on June 30, 2024. Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, strengthened into an

‘Dangerous’: Hurricane intensifies

Hurricane Beryl is heading to an island paradise with residents warned to seek shelter ahead of the expected Category 3 storm.

The graphic shows the blocking high pressure system sitting over Australia on Thursday, July 4. (Weatherzone)

‘Arctic’ warning for millions of Aussies

Aussies are set to rug up as a high pressure system is expected to bring a burst of cold weather and below average temperatures to much of the country.

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