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It is currently not known how the shark managed to breach the net. Picture: ABC News Perth.

Twist as shark shuts down iconic beach

A shark has become trapped on the swimmer-side of a net, shutting down an iconic Aussie beach, with one local taking things into their own hands.

Australians are being urged to step up and help. Picture: NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

‘Be prepared’: Warning to young Aussies

Young Aussies are being called to help ensure the country is equipped to combat the immediate aftermath of floods, bushfires and other potentially devastating climate events.

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

Popular beach tested over cancer concern

An environmental watchdog is set to test waters at a popular beach over concerns of cancer-causing “forever chemicals”.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos October 20, 2022: Generic photos of electric cars and charging stations. Tesla charging station at the Franklin Street bus station.Debate over repeal of electric vehicle levy to continue/ conclude in SA lower house. The tax forces electric vehicle owners to pay a 2.5 cent per kilometre mileage charge on zero-emission vehicles in lieu of the fuel excise not being paid. Axing the tax was an election promise of LaborÃs Peter Malinauskas. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Naomi Jellicoe

Push for more truckies to use EVs

Tens of millions of dollars have been pledged to subsidise electric vehicle loans in a major push to get businesses using greener transport options.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 25, 2024: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is expected to wreak havoc this Australia Day long weekend. Pictured are members of the public cooling down at Streets beach in Brisbane as temperatures were up in the high thirties. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

‘Severe’: Heatwave warning for Australia Day

Revellers are set for a scorcher this Australia Day with the mercury set to hit 47C amid widespread heatwaves.

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Tropical Cyclone Kirrily crosses coast near Townsville as a category 3 system

50k without power as city hit by cyclone

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has crossed the Queensland coast near one of the state’s major cities, bringing damaging winds and massive power outages.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 25, 2024: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is expected to wreak havoc this Australia Day long weekend. Pictured are members of the public cooling down at Streets beach in Brisbane as temperatures were up in the high thirties. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

‘Severe’: Heatwave warning for Australia Day

Revellers are set for a scorcher this Australia Day with the mercury set to hit 47C amid widespread heatwaves.

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Bondi lifeguard’s shocking beach revelation

Bondi lifeguard Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins has revealed the disturbing amount of rescues they’ve had at the iconic beach this summer.

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Three people have died in a tragedy on Phillip Island and one was taken to hospital. Picture: 7 NEWS

Fourth person killed in mass drowning

A fourth person has died after a mass drowning lifesavers have called the worst in the state in two decades.

Heatwave weather warnings. Picture: BOM

Where it will be 45C on Australia Day

Residents in five states and territories are set to swelter through heatwave conditions on Australia Day, with temps climbing as high as 45C.

More than 200mm of rain could fall on areas of north Queensland as a tropical low tracks towards the coast. Picture: Supplied

Fears of 1m drenching as cyclone confirmed

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has been officially declared as a Category One storm, with fears it could dump a metre of rain this Australia Day.

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Cooling off from the searing heat in the Broadwater at Paradise Point is mother and son Heidi Sebastian and Charlie 2 from Hope Island. Heidi couldn't think of a better way to get Charlie to burn off some energy, cool down, and learn at the same time. . . Picture Glenn Hampson

Extreme weather forecast for Australia Day weekend

From a tropical cyclone to flooding and extreme heat, many Australians are in for wild weather this weekend. See what’s in store.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 12, 2024: Signage on fences around a closed Sydney's Rozelle Parklands. Sydney's Rozelle Parklands is closed not long after it opened in December last year due to asbestos being found in the park.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

More asbestos found across Sydney

More sites in Sydney have tested positive for asbestos, as the park where the contaminated mulch was first discovered remains locked down.

Stingray disfigured at Perth river. Picture: Facebook

‘Awful’: Gruesome find at popular river

A beloved sea creature was found disfigured on the banks of the popular tourist spot, raising concerns about an emerging trend.

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