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A group of Japanese monkeys which were given to Launceston by Japanese sister city Ikeada in 1981 will be sterilised and left to naturally die after a decision from the city council yesterday. A troop of Japanese macaques that have been living in the Australian city park home for four decades will be prevented from reproducing due to concerns of disease and inbreeding. Picture: City of Launceston

City to sterilise beloved Japanese monkeys

Japanese monkeys gifted to a local council in 1981 will be sterilised and left to die naturally following a vote this week.

Temperatures are set to soar. Picture: Stormcast.

Millions set to swelter in major heatwave

Heatwave and fire danger warnings have been issued for most of the country as experts say it’s ‘all about the heat’ this week.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - SEPTEMBER 03, 2024: Granite island teen missing after being swept off the rocks. Picture: NewsWire / Roy VanDerVegt

Dire warning over Aussie tourist hotspot

A major warning has been issued to tourists planning to visit an Australian hotspot known for its famous coastal scenery and marine populations.

Protest outside Dumas House in Perth over the approval of the extension of WA's largest fossil fuiel project. Picture: Save our Songlines

Climate protesters swarm premier’s office

Climate activists have held a snap protest outside a premier’s office over the approval of the largest gas plant in the southern hemisphere.

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The BOM has issued warnings. Picture: Supplied

Ominous forecast for New Year’s Eve

Celebrating the new year should be a happy occasion, but thousands will be still without power or bracing for a deluge of rain.

TOPSHOT - In this photo released by the Western Australia Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and received by AFP on November 23, 2023, shows flames of a bushfire burning north of the city of Perth. (Photo by Handout / WESTERN AUSTRALIA DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES / AFP) / ----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT

Key issues that will define 2024

From intensifying heatwaves to grocery prices, here are the headliner issues set to impact the lives of Australians in 2024.

TOPSHOT - In this photo released by the Western Australia Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and received by AFP on November 23, 2023, shows flames of a bushfire burning north of the city of Perth. (Photo by Handout / WESTERN AUSTRALIA DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES / AFP) / ----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT

Key issues that will define 2024

From intensifying heatwaves to grocery prices, here are the headliner issues set to impact the lives of Australians in 2024.

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Giant hail and 36C heat to hit one state

Giant hail and 36C heat to hit one state

Storm-ravaged parts of Australia are set to be hit by wild weather again, with “very dangerous” conditions on the way.

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Douglas Shire advised residents late Thursday night there had been a failure of the Mossman Water Treatment Plant. Picture: Supplied

Town runs out of drinking water

Residents are stocking up on bottled water after the local treatment plant failed following intense weather conditions.

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Millions of cane toads take over Queensland

Millions of cane toads take over Queensland

Cane toads numbers are spreading at an alarming rate

Image from TikTok video showing what the beach actually looks like, which has sparked a furious debate on TikTok. Picture: Supplied.

Tourists’ outrage over $15 ‘Pondi’ sandwich

A man-made beach nicknamed “Pondi” has caused a heated debate on TikTok over how it looks and the price of food on offer.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos DECEMBER 28, 2022: People are seen enjoying an early morning swim at Coogee Beach in Sydney. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

Why this week is the deadliest for swimming

Aussies are being urged to remain safe when swimming as we enter some of the most deadliest days in the water.

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Touching tributes to teen killed by shark

Touching tributes to teen killed by shark

Tributes have been etched into a remote beach where a beloved teen was killed by a shark while surfing.

Mr Katter said about one in four houses in far north Queensland are not insured. Picture: Supplied.

‘Sat on fat backsides’: Katter’s flood rant

The federal MP says about one in four homes in a flood-devastated region is not insured and hit out at the reason why.

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