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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 23, 2025: People line up to catch a glimpse of the Corpse flower, Bunga Bangkai, as it begins to bloom in Sydney for the first time in fifteen years. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Bizarre reason for massive Sydney queue

The ultra-stinky Putricia the Corpse flower has finally bloomed at Sydney’s Botanic Gardens, treating visitors to its repugnant smell for the first time in 15 years.

Flames from the Hughes Fire burn a hillside in Castaic, a northwestern part of Los Angeles County, California, on January 22, 2025. A new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on January 22, exploding in size and sparking thousands of evacuation orders in a region already staggering from the effects of huge blazes. Ferocious flames were devouring hillsides near Castaic Lake, spreading rapidly to cover 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) in just over two hours. The fire was being fanned by strong, dry Santa Ana winds that were racing through the area, pushing a vast pall of smoke and embers ahead of the flames. Evacuations were ordered for 19,000 people all around the lake, which sits around 35 miles north of Los Angeles, and close to the city of Santa Clarita. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP)

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Thousands flee new monster LA fire

Four thousand firefighters are battling a massive new blaze that’s broken out north of Los Angeles, doubling in size in just a few hours and forcing 31,000 people to flee.

US President Donald Trump holds up outgoing President Joe Biden's letter as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the WHite House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP

Dutton’s surprise climate split from Trump

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has revealed he has a different view from US President Donald Trump on a key global issue.

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Temperatures are set to soar as high as 45C on Australia Day while thunderstorms and showers appear to threaten long weekend plans. Picture: Stormcast.

Horror forecast ahead of Australia Day

Temperatures are set to soar to 45C on Australia Day, while potential showers and thunderstorms threaten to drench multiple states and territories.

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‘Alarming’: Huge new risk coming for Aus

Disturbing new footage of one of Australia’s natural wonders has been released — and it has horrified scientists.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, MARCH 1, 2024. Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton holds a press conference with liberal candidate for the Dunkley by election, Nathan Conroy. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

Dutton ramps up nuclear push

Peter Dutton won’t back down on the Coalition’s desire to take its nuclear energy policy to the next election.

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Big change coming to Coles

The supermarket giant has announced a major change to a household staple being phased out across the country.

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Aussies shiver through subzero chill

Autumn is here and thousands of Aussies have already felt the change of seasons as temperatures dropped to as low as -1.8C in one state.

(FILES) ExxonMobil CEO, Darren Woods, speaks during the âReframing the Climate Challenge: Keep the Energy, Reduce the Emissionsâ conversation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Week in San Francisco, California, on November 15, 2023. ExxonMobil and Chevron reported lower but still strong profits February 2, 2024 as they push ahead with hefty shareholder payouts and major acquisitions. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

CEO reveals ‘dirty secret’ on climate change

The head of one of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies has spoken of a “dirty secret” in the fight against climate change.

Yarrangobilly Thermal Pools. Picture: Instagram

Huge change for influencer hot spot

A new service has been installed at a picturesque location hidden in a national park, after it became an influencer content hot spot.

Researchers discover frog with mushroom growing out of it

Researchers discover frog with mushroom growing out of it

Indian researchers were left perplexed after discovering a golden-backed frog with a mushroom growing out of its side.

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‘Not OK’: Rage over Sydney cleaner’s act

Aussies have fired up over footage of a Sydney street cleaner committing a controversial act while working in a car park in The Rocks.

Dramatic video has captured the moment two hikers were rescued from a remote alpine mountain. Picture: Victoria Police

Dramatic moment hikers rescued

Dramatic video has captured the moment two hikers were rescued from a remote alpine mountain.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Newswire Photos: JANUARY 02 2024: A general view of people swimming at Maroubra Beach in Sydney's East, as today January 2nd is known as the one day of the year where the most drownings occur Nationally at our Beaches. Photo by: NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

Big move after 14 killed in 3 months

Major action is being taken after a shocking summer saw 14 people killed over three months while partaking a common summer activity.

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