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Local resident Craig told FIVEAA breakfast radio he stumbled upon the dead dolphin while walking his dogs along Henley Beach South. Picture: FIVEAA

Fresh blow in state’s ocean crisis

An urgent probe is underway after a dolphin washed up on an Adelaide beach, sparking fears an algal bloom plaguing South Australia is worsening.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - July 21, 2025: Leader of the Opposition, Sussan Ley addresses the joint Coalition party room at Parliament House in Canberra. Ahead of return of Parliament tomorrow. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Ley to beat PM in visit to algal outbreak

Sussan Ley will visit communities hit by an “unprecedented” algal bloom outbreak, with the Opposition Leader accusing the PM of letting down the state.

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Tourists sit in the shade to avoid heat on stairs near the Trocadero in Paris on August 11, 2025, amid a heatwave in Europe. The heatwave that started on August 8, 2025 has intensified, with temperatures at an

Wild pictures, 4yo dies in Europe heat chaos

Stunning scenes are playing out in Europe where records have been broken and hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires across multiple countries.

China has expressed its anger.

China’s stunning response to Aus, US act

A US hypersonic missile test being conducted down under has sparked a fierce response from Beijing.

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Dramatic transformer explosion causes North Shore blackout

Dramatic transformer explosion causes North Shore blackout

Some Sydney residents were left without power after an electrical transformer exploded and caused a potentially life-threatening fire in the…

Satalie weather map. 8 May 2025. Picture: BOM

Wild weather to smash the east coast

BOM has issued warnings for heavy winds, despite mostly “settled” weather across most of the nation.

A significant toxic algae bloom is impacting the weaters around South Australia’s coast, leaving scores of dead sea life and locals feeling sick.

Horror discoveries at popular beaches

Experts have warned residents to stay away from the water at popular beaches after scores of dead marine life washed up on the shore.

Hundreds evacuated from flooded World Heritage site

Hundreds evacuated from flooded World Heritage site

Tourists had to evacuate from Petra’s archaeological site after heavy rainfall caused severe flooding.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA., NewsWire Photos. FEBRUARY 17, 2024., Sydney-siders in Victoria Park walk amongst the temporary fencing as a widespread asbestos contamination has now impacted Sydney and surrounding suburbs. Traces of asbestos has been found in supplied landscaping mulch that has been spread across parts of Sydney., Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

Concerns after asbestos found in park

Warning signs and metal fences have been put up around a park in one major city’s most recent asbestos-related incident.

At just after 2am a magnitude 2.7 earthquake was detected in the Adelaide Hills, northeast of Mount Barker near Nairne, according to Geoscience Australia.

Twin quakes rock two Aussie cities

Hundreds of residents reported feeling the ground move as two separate earthquakes struck Victoria and South Australia just hours apart overnight.

Mandy O'Callaghan. This photo was taken at Stumers creek dog beach in Coolum.

Beach dog ban proposal sparks outrage

A council’s controversial proposal to ban off-leash dogs from a popular beach has sparked outrage from local residents.

Map shows areas under wind warning across Tasmania, with yellow highlighting regions expected to experience damaging gusts from Monday through Wednesday. Picture: Bureau of Meteorology

State to be battered by 120km/h winds

One state’s residents are being urged to prepare for a blast of wild weather, with dangerous wind gusts, thunderstorms, and rain forecast for days.

Fire ants have been found in Oakey. Photos: Invasive Species Council

Urgent alert as fire ant nests found

Two nests of the highly invasive red imported fire ants have been detected and destroyed outside of official biosecurity zones in Queensland.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MAY 02, 2025: Early voting in Peter Duttons seat of Dickson. Picture: NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

Warning to Aussies hitting polls today

Aussies heading to polling booths in two major cities are being urged to pack their umbrellas as the election day forecast is revealed.

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