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The Bureau of Meteorology has warned the path of tropical cyclone Alfred is “highly uncertain” heading into the weekend, with the risk it will creep closer toward central and southern Queensland. Picture: Windy

Unpredictable cyclone menaces coast

A tropical cyclone lingering off the northern Australian coast is expected to intensify to a category three system overnight as it inches closer to land.

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Disturbing photos have shown rotting salmon flesh and dead fish littering the sand of Tasmania’s pristine beaches in what environmental advocates have deemed a 'horror show'. Picture: Bob Brown Foundation

‘Horror show’: Disturbing find on beaches

A horrific sight is littering the sand of pristine Aussie beaches in what environmental advocates have deemed a “horror show”.

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A strip of abandoned homes deemed unsafe to live in after the 2022 floods in Lismore have been overrun with 50 squatters.

Aussie street where 50 people live rent-free

A strip of abandoned homes deemed unsafe has been overrun with dozens of squatters refusing to leave despite eviction notices.

Cyclone Alfred is a category 2 cyclone as of Tuesday morning. Picture: Windy.com.

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Intensifying cyclone’s path ‘highly uncertain’

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is tipped to strengthen through the week, with a risk it could move back towards Queensland’s coast within days.

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Composite radar of rainfall for the past 24 hours, to 7am May 8, in eastern NSW. Picture: BOM

City set to smash rain record

Sydney could smash a rainfall record, with no respite in sight, as other parts of the country also face a deluge.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. OCTOBER 26, 2023: Senator Andrew Bragg during the Economics Senate Inquiry at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Greens, Coalition threaten Albo’s plans

The Albanese government’s proposed mandatory climate-related financial disclosure laws may be in trouble.

Toongabbie Creek in western Sydney. Picture: Channel 9

Gross reason Sydney creek turned neon blue

Locals were baffled as to why the creek that flowed through their suburb turned a vivid teal – but the culprit was just around the corner.

A black bear sow stands in long grass and weeds - Ontario, Canada.

Bear dragged dead crash victim out of car

Police believe the body of a car crash victim, who swerved off a road and died, was dragged away by a local bear.

State braces for more wild weather

State braces for more wild weather

Residents across much of NSW are set to be battered by heavy rain, with more than 200mm expected in some parts of the state this weekend.

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Veronica Douglas with her sons Aston and Oliver. The Melbourne mum admits to some confusion over the proper disposal of batteries. Picture: Supplied

‘Lives in danger’: big mistake causing fires

With emergency services dealing with more and more battery-related fires, new data has revealed a big part of the problem.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos - 19 FEBRUARY, 2024: The Premier Steven Miles speaks at a media event to mark the start of construction on a new big battery for Ipswich.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

$215bn industry could create 53k jobs

The untapped value of an up-and-coming industry that could create thousands of jobs has been revealed in a new report.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Newswire Photos: MAY 01 2024: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Sydney today and addresses the media in a press conference with the Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth and the Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

Plan to help farmers prepare for drought

The federal government is set to announce “vital” funding to help farmers and regional communities prepare for the next drought.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Newswire Photos: MAY 01 2024: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Sydney today and addresses the media in a press conference with the Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth and the Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

Plan to help farmers prepare for drought

The federal government is set to announce “vital” funding to help farmers and regional communities prepare for the next drought.

Drone footage captures the Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station at kennaook/Cape Grim. Picture: Bureau of Meteorology

Pure air in Tassie’s remote NW leading to scientific breakthroughs

On the tip of Tasmania is a research station pioneering in atmospheric science. A new international campaign will change the way we see some of the world’s most unique clouds.

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