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NSW Government has appointed their first statutory Agriculture Commissioner in a win for the industry. Committed to during the state election, the Commissioner's role is to conduct reviews, give independent advice and make recommendations to the NSW Government on agricultural matters. The Government has appointed Alison Stone who will serve an initial three-year term. The State Minister for Agriculture has said the appointment

Big move for ‘under the pump’ industry

A historic first in one state has been described as a “solid step towards a fairer future” for one group of Australian workers facing challenges.

About 50,000 hectares has been burnt by bushfires in Tasmanaia in the past two weeks. Picture: TasALERT

Australia’s extreme climate laid bare

The various corners of Australia are facing cyclone, fire and flooding threats on Thursday as the extremes of Australia’s climate take hold.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos - 5 APRIL 2024: Fencing and warning tape seen around playground equipment at a park where asbestos has been found at Hosken Reserve in Coburg. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele

Building company fined over toxic danger

A construction company has been slapped with a hefty penalty for providing false information to authorities about dumping asbestos at a property.

Vapes are a particularly harmful piece of litter as they contain a battery, plastic and liquid toxins. Picture: Clean Up Australia

‘Hazardous’: 140 per cent spike on ‘toxic’ item in Aussie trash

Alarming new data has revealed the dangerous items Aussies are throwing in their bins that is spreading across the country.

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Damaging wind and surf to hit east coast. Picture WeatherZone.JPG

‘Prepare now’: 100km/h wind to blast coast

A fresh warning has been delivered to millions living on the east coast just as recovery begins in flood-hit towns.

100 couples get marries during a solar ecilpse

100 couples get married during a solar eclipse

More than 100 couples got married in Tiffin, Ohio, to celebrate the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The ‘Elope at the Eclipse’ event was…

Snow falling on 9.4.2024 at Thredbo. Picture: Supplied

‘Beer can depth’ of snow falls early

Winter has come early this year, with ski resorts in NSW and Victoria recording their first drop of snow in April.

Adult female Cx. quinquefasciatus mosquito before a blood meal.

‘Alert’: Deadly mozzie virus spreads

A rare but deadly mosquito-borne virus is spreading through one state, with residents and travellers warned to remain alert.

Tropical Cyclone Olga was weakening over open waters north of the Pilbara region in Western Australia. Picture: BOM

‘Risk’: Three states on cyclone watch

As one tropical cyclone is expected to weaken, another two systems could turn into possible cyclones, the Bureau of Meteorology warns.

Oldies gather outside to watch solar eclipse together

Oldies gather outside to watch solar eclipse together

Oldies at a retirement home in Ohio gathered outside to watch a solar eclipse together and it’s the most wholesome thing ever.

Thredbo records first snowfall of the year

Thredbo records first snowfall of the year

Winter is well and truly on the way as Thredbo Resort records the first snowfall of the year.

Map of proposed wind farm area. . Source: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

‘Terrified’: Shock plan for tourist hotspot

The federal government has proposed developing an offshore wind farm in the middle of a massively popular tourist destination.

Map of proposed wind farm area. . Source: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

‘Terrified’: Shock plan for tourist hotspot

The federal government has proposed developing an offshore wind farm in the middle of a massively popular tourist destination.

'Intense' lavafall pours out of Iceland volcano

‘Intense’ lavafall pours out of Iceland volcano

Incredible drone footage captured lava flowing out of an Iceland volcano during an eruption.

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