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Residents in Western Austraila have been issued a warning as a cyclone sweeops past the Pilbara region over the weekend, bringing gale force winds and plenty of rain with it. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a warning for residents in the Pilbara region, spanning from Creek to Ningaloo, as tropical cyclone Sean began moving west from the Pilbara region., Cyclone Sean is expected to continue strengthening as it moves west, parallel to the Pilbara coast and travelling to open waters. “From Monday onwards, the cyclone is expected to turn towards the southwest, while remaining over open waters,” the bureau said. “By this time, the cyclone is expected to begin moving away from the coast.”

Warning as Cyclone Sean closes in

Residents in one state have been warned to bunker down as tropical cyclone Sean sweeps over the region, bringing blistering winds and heavy rain.

A desperate search has been launched after a vehicle was swept away by floodwaters during NSW’s wild and devastating storms.

Desperate search after storm havoc

A desperate search has been launched after a car was swept away by floodwaters during wild storms across one Aussie state, with thousands still not having any power.

MAROON MOMENT: Little Corellas from a quandong tree on Wynnum Creek. One is biting the other one’s foot while the other is biting the first one’s head! Photo: Neale Maynard.

Man accused of vile act to native birds

A man has been charged with animal abuse offences after allegedly capturing two native birds and confining them in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Surfrider Foundation Australia campaigned against the petroleum exploration permit for seven years. Image: Supplied

Protesters celebrate huge win over gas giant

A controversial offshore petroleum licence has been cancelled by the government for public interest reasons, after being fought in courts for a surprising reason.

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2023 Toyota HiLux GR, Ford Ranger Wildtrak X, Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana comparison test. Photo: Mark Bean

Utes hit hardest by tough emission laws

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Adlie penguins seen from RSV Nuyina while braking ice at the Petersen Bank in the Mawson Sea. Picture: Pete Harmsen**These are for single use only, and the publication must fully acknowledge the photographer/s. No archival permission is granted.**

Scientists reveal secret behind Antarctic’s low sea-ice cover

For three years in a row, Antarctic sea-ice is alarmingly low – with Hobart-based scientists finding an abrupt change to the system. What it means.

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Emergency response to the large bushfire which started on thursday at Bayindeen is still underway, with Emergency Warnings out from Beaufort all the way up to Glenlofty and Mount Avoca. Thank you to all our crews for their hard work., captured in Buangor by Sebastopol Fire Brigade - CFA 22nd February 2024. Picture :Sebastopol Fire Brigade - CFA

‘Catastrophic’: Warning ahead of scorcher

Communities in Victoria’s west have been warned to evacuate their properties ahead of dangerous bushfire conditions on Wednesday.

Bin audits in Noosa to check on recycling habits are upsetting people, according to council candidate David Fletcher.

War over ‘recycling tax’ erupts

Labor has hit back after recyclables exporters accused the government of rolling out a ‘recycling tax’ amid the cost of living crisis.

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Bin audits in Noosa to check on recycling habits are upsetting people, according to council candidate David Fletcher.

War over ‘recycling tax’ erupts

Labor has hit back after recyclables exporters accused the government of rolling out a ‘recycling tax’ amid the cost of living crisis.

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Researchers discover huge new species of anaconda

Researchers discover huge new species of anaconda

Researchers that were filming a series in Brazil, have discovered a gigantic new species of anaconda that weighs over 200kg and is over 8 metres…

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‘Bulldust’: Twiggy lampoons nuclear push

A push by the Coalition to develop nuclear energy generation in Australia has been slammed by mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest.

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‘Bulldust’: Twiggy lampoons nuclear push

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The final week of summer is set to bring extreme weather to parts of Australia, including heatwave conditions in WA and extreme fire danger in Victoria. Picture: Weatherzone

‘Spike day’: Extreme fire danger warning

A week of extreme weather is expected across Australia in the last week of summer – and conditions are expected to bleed into autumn.

A group of cut-down trees has sparked fury in a popular beachside suburb, but not all it as it seems. Outraged locals have vented their fury at a council’s removal of bushy trees from a popular beachside suburb, some claiming it was all over views being “obstructed”. But the Randwick City Council has dispelled rumours starting from a community Facebook group about the shrubbery’s removal, stating the vegetation was being replaced to preserve the view from an iconic art installation at the beach.

Why this photo sent suburb into meltdown

A single photo shared to a local Facebook group sparked uproar this week, with the council forced to clarify an outrageous rumour.

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