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Surfer's Paradise will take a long time to bounce back.

Gold Coast icon unrecognisable after cyclone

One of the most iconic beaches in Australia has been completely transformed by Cyclone Alfred, leaving the Gold Coast unrecognisable.

Premier’s ‘apology’ to storm-smashed towns

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Premier’s ‘apology’ to storm-smashed towns

NSW Premier Chris Minns has “apologised” to storm-smashed communities that a major lifeline for many people “just can’t” stay open.

The trees from Mr Warden's property which Mr Economos claimed blocked his lakeside views. Picture: Supplied / Realestate.com.au

Bitter neighbour feud sparked over trees

The neighbour launched court action as he claims the three trees are blocking his lakeside views.

Queensland's environmental department are investigating a video showing several children in Woorabinda using a snake as a skipping rope.

Kids filmed using snake as skipping rope

An investigation has been launched after a video emerged of children using a dead black-headed python as a skipping rope.

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Countries brace for ‘major hurricane’

The Caribbean is bracing for a “dangerous major hurricane” – considered extremely rare this early in the season.

Fifth day of rolling protests at the Newcastle Coal Port, This morning, Last night, Peter (59) from Bega, jumped on a coal train in the 9th interruption to the Port of Newcastle operations.

Climate protests enter sixth day at major port

Climate activists have vowed to continue blocking a rail line to a major port as they enter the sixth day of their disruptive protests.

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Bureau of Meteorology forecast for Saturday night. Picture: BOM

Polar blast brings snow, wild winds

Strong wind gusts will reach Victoria, Tasmania, parts of the ACT and NSW on Saturday.

Aussies will be reaching for their winter woolies this weekend

Polar blast headed for eastern Australia states

It will be a chilly weekend for many Aussies as an Antarctic airmass moves across the country’s south-east.

An international team of researchers, including UTAS scientists, has developed spa-like shelters to help endangered frogs.

Simple, cheap tricks help frogs fight killer fungus

Frogs facing extinction from a global fungal infection are being saved by greenhouse-like shelters developed by an international research team including the University of Tasmania.

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Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Christie Johnson delivers a weather update on June 24, 2024. Picture: BOM

Aussies warned as cold snap to continue

Keep the blankets close and the heaters on because a new cold front is set to hit Australia on Wednesday as frost and low temperatures continue to envelop much of the country.

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CANBERRA, Australia, NewsWire Photos. June 24, 2024: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen announce Former Treasurer of New South Wales Matt KeanÃ¢â¬â¢s appointment to the Climate Authority at press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Fight over nuclear energy plan heats up

The Albanese government has announced a former Liberal treasurer in a key climate role as it continued its attack on the Coalition’s nuclear energy plans.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos 28 JULY 2022 : Around 100 staff of the City of Melbourne rubbish collectors went on strike at 5am Thursday morning amid a dispute with their employer Citywide.Picture : NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

City reveals major change to household bins

One city has sold off its waste management service for $110m. This is what it means for staff and households throwing out rubbish.

AUSTIN, TEXAS - JANUARY 23: A rooster is held in a cage on a farm on January 23, 2023 in Austin, Texas. The poultry industry as well as private flocks are suffering a health crisis as a bird flu continues to spread across the United States, contributing to a spike in egg prices. Almost 60 million birds have been infected in the worst outbreak on record. Brandon Bell/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Brandon Bell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Bird flu detected at second Sydney farm

The highly contagious and deadly strain of avian flu was detected near the first site, with authorities now required to euthanise an estimated 87,000 birds.

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‘Multiple reactors’: New detail in nuke plan

The Coalition’s energy spokesman Ted O’Brien has revealed a surprising new detail for the opposition’s nuclear energy plan.

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