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The Bureau of Meteorology are monitoring tropical lows off The Gulf Coast, the Cairns Coast and the Coral Sea.

Chance of tropical cyclone in this state

Aussies have been warned to brace for potential tropical cyclones as much of the country is lashed by heavy rainfall.

Bushfire warnings in Victoria

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‘Too late to leave’: Grim bushfire warning

Residents in parts of Victoria have been told they need to “act immediately to survive” as two out-of-control bushfires continue tearing through the state.

It will be a scorching hot day for residents in Sydney, with potential blackouts in parts of the city. Credit: Windy

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These SA spots are the hottest on Earth

South Australia has recorded the hottest temperature in the world with the mercury soaring past 40C in several areas in the state.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, January 04, 2025. Commonwealth Beach or Tower beach has been quietly closed over contamination with cancer-causing chemicals : Picture: NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Fears popular swimming spot contaminated

A popular swimming and recreational spot has been tested for contamination after residents raise alarm about a potential deadly hazard.

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Strange common habit among Aussies

A surprising new trend among Aussies has been revealed and extreme weather across the country could be to blame.

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Climate activists crash broadway show

A-list actors forced to push theatre-crashers out of show

Climate activists with the Extinction Rebellion group in New York City made several interruptions at a Broadway performance of Henrik Ibsen’s…

Western Sydney will barethe brunt of increased heatwaves. Picture: Committee for Sydney

Suburbs ‘burning money’ as heatwaves spike

With the number of 35C-plus days set to become more frequent in the next 55 years, a new report has found the massive economic cost of climate change.

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Western Sydney will barethe brunt of increased heatwaves. Picture: Committee for Sydney

Suburbs ‘burning money’ as heatwaves spike

With the number of 35C-plus days set to become more frequent in the next 55 years, a new report has found the massive economic cost of climate change.

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Residents in The Gulf of Carpentaria are being warned of “significant hazards” as Tropical Cyclone Megan is set to develop into a category three Sunday night. Picture: NCA NewsWire handout

‘400mm of rain’: Cyclone lashes far north

Warnings are in place as the Northern Territory was hit with 400mm of rain in less than 24 hours as Tropical Cyclone Megan intensifies.

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‘Dramatic’: Big change to Australia’s weather

There is now as high as an 85 per cent chance of a huge gear change to Australia’s weather which could be exacerbated by years of La Nina.

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‘Sorry’: XR radicals shut down city

Dozens of radical environmentalists have shut down a major city in act of civil disobedience, with armed police moving in to break up the protest.

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‘Destructive’: Warning as cyclone intensifies

Powerful wind gusts of up to 185km/h could blast one state as a cyclone forms off the coast.

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A patient is being treated following reports of a shark attack at a popular beach in the Bundaberg suburb of Bargara.

Teen girl survives horror shark attack

A 13-year-old girl has survived after she was attacked by a shark at a popular Australian beach.

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Why top Aussie tourist site is closing down

David Attenborough once described it as one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, but this Aussie tourist attraction will soon be shut down.

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