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Millions are in the firing line for a wild week of rain and thunderstorms as a cold front settles over the east and west coast

City’s coldest November day in 80 years

If you thought it was unusually chilly in one Australian city on Saturday, you’d be right. In fact, it was the coldest November day since 1945.

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Libs make last-ditch net-zero effort

Two Liberal moderates have publicly supported an energy policy that includes net zero as the embattled party’s final decision on the target looms.

Barnaby Joyce has launched a tirade against Labor's renewable energy policies. Picture: Sunrise

‘Total swindle’: Barnaby blows up

The New England MP has lashed rising power prices under Labor’s energy policies, saying “it’s like a dog returning to his vomit”.

Plastic bread tags, pizza savers, and other hard-to-recycle items are set to disappear in one state as authorities crack down on pollution. Photo: NSW Government

Everyday items now banned for millions

These common items are set to disappear from one Aussie state as authorities crack down on “unnecessary” plastics.

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Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leaders David Littleproud. Picture: NewsWire

Nats’ net zero blow to Sussan Ley

The Nationals have agreed to scrap a key policy, turning the heat up on Sussan Ley.

A “very dangerous” thunderstorm has smashed parts of South East Queensland, as giant hailstones, lightning, destructive winds and flash flooding wreak havoc for millions.

Millions smashed by giant hail, lightning

Giant hailstones the size of golf balls and dangerous winds have wreaked havoc across the east coast, with millions warned of more violent and damaging storms on the way.

The young woman killed after being struck by lightning during a severe storm on the Sunshine Coast has been identified as 21-year-old Finley Bone. (right) picture : Facebook

‘In a minute’: Lightning strike kills 21yo

A young woman killed by a lightning strike during Thursday’s fierce storm has been identified, as her family and community mourn the heartbreaking loss.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - August 27, 2025: Party leader of the National Party of Australia David Littleproud during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Nationals move to scrap Net Zero

The Nationals have delivered a fresh blow to Coalition leader Sussan Ley, voting to scrap net zero from their federal platform.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - August 27, 2025: Party leader of the National Party of Australia David Littleproud during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Nationals move to scrap Net Zero

The Nationals have delivered a fresh blow to Coalition leader Sussan Ley, voting to scrap net zero from their federal platform.

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Severe storms sweeping across South East Queensland and NSW have forced the cancellation of Halloween celebrations, with Sydneyâs Ghost Festival calling off its Friday night parade as torrential rain drenched the city.

Huge storm cancels Halloween celebrations

Torrential rain and hail rolled through the east coast, forcing organisers to cancel Halloween events even as revellers donned costumes.

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BoM backflip after wild backlash

The forecaster has not ruled out making further changes to the site, which was relaunched last week and has copped serious criticism.

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Aussie in Jamaica talks of the horror of Hurricane Melissa.

‘That was crazy’: Aussie’s escape from unprecedented hurricane

A Queenslander caught in the path of Hurricane Melissa has spoken of his ordeal as the storm continues its terrifying path of destruction. SEE PHOTOS, VIDEO.

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Brisbane is set to be smashed by another round of rain on Thursday, with more wet and soggy weather on the way for the east coast of the country.

Woman struck by lightning in wild storm

A young woman is fighting for her life after being struck by lightning at a Sunshine Coast sporting complex amid severe storms.

Hurricane Melissa leaves at least 30 people dead in the Caribbean as it sweeps across the Bahamas.

Hurricane Melissa leaves at least 30 people dead in the Caribbean as it sweeps across the Bahamas.

Jamaicans are taking stock after Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm to strike the island in modern history, barrelled across the country…

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