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Crews conduct a controlled demolition of a section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge resting on the Dali container ship in Baltimore on May 13, 2024. The Francis Scott Key Bridge, a major transit route into the busy port of Baltimore, collapsed on March 26 when the Dali container ship lost power and collided into a support column, killing six roadway construction workers. The incident was described as “shocking” and grabbed headlines across the US and the world. Picture: AFP

‘Shocking’: Photo that left America stunned

Stunning moments made the entire world pay attention this year, with photographers on hand to capture the drama. And one particular event stopped the entire US.

The number of Australians facing extreme weather conditions is tipped to rise

Map reveals fatal risk growing in Aus

A hot and wet summer is going to put further pressure on household budgets and the health of millions of Aussies.

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Wild weather smashes five states

A spate of wild weather has brought on flash flooding across five states, with footage capturing the moment a ritzy restaurant in Sydney’s east was flooded.

FOGO Bins in NSW are expected to be collected every week as landfills rapidly reach capccity.

Major update on mandatory new bins

The NSW government is pushing for mandatory weekly collection of food scrap bins as landfills are expected to reach their capacity in less than 10 years.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. NOVEMBER 10, 2023: Canberra man Gregory Andrews, 55, is on day 9 of an indefinite hunger strike in front of parliament at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Parliament House hunger striker’s next move

Following a 19-day hunger strike and a stint in hospital, the former diplomat turned climate activist has revealed his plans for 2024.

generic ambulance nsw. Picture: Istock

Girl, 10, fights for life after lightning strike

More than 30,000 lightning strikes were reported across Queensland, with two people rushed to hospital after being struck by lightning.

The bureau issued severe storm warnings for part of southeast Queensland on Saturday afternoon.

Two struck by lightning amid wild weather

A child is among two people struck by lightning as wild weather lashes the country, with the bureau warning more could be on the way.

Images of a suspicious fire in Perth's northeast. Picture: WA Police,

Huge $25k reward for ‘suspicious’ fire

Police are offering a surprising reward for information after a second suspicious fire in as many days tore through bushland.

The scene of an apparent electrocution death in Murarrie, Brisbane, on December 15. Picture: Supplied

Tragic details of power line death revealed

The 30-year-old man died after he was electrocuted by fallen power lines during a powerful storm.

The scene of an apparent electrocution death in Murarrie, Brisbane, on December 15. Picture: Supplied

Tragic details of power line death revealed

The 30-year-old man died after he was electrocuted by fallen power lines during a powerful storm.

Stryofoam polluting Long Reef. Picture Instagramq.JPG

‘Snowing in Bondi’: Wild scenes at beach

A shocking event that unfolded 17 kilometres away has tarnished the pristine sands of one of the nation’s most iconic beaches.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 16, 2023: Sydney-siders flock to the beach to enjoy the hot forecasted weekend. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Aussies on high alert for ‘secret killer’

Aussies are being warned of a “secret killer” over the sweltering summer break, following confirmation 2023 was the warmest year on record.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 16, 2023: Sydney-siders flock to the beach to enjoy the hot forecasted weekend. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Aussies on high alert for ‘secret killer’

Aussies are being warned of a “secret killer” over the sweltering summer break, following confirmation 2023 was the warmest year on record.

CPR Kids founder and pediatric nurse Sarah Hunstead records scorching temperatures in the backseat of her car on a hot day. Photo: Instagram/ Sarah Hunstead

Aussies nurse’s big warning in viral video

A nurse’s short video clip of the temperature inside a car on a hot day has revealed just how dangerous it can be for children left inside.

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