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Barnaby Joyce and Tanya Plibersek. Source: Supplied

Barnaby’s shot at minister over ‘new’ tax

A Nationals heavyweight has come out in support of a looming new road tax for some drivers.

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There is rain off the NSW coast. Picture: Bureau of Meteorology

More grim news after city cops drenching

Sydneysiders hoping for a break from the rain which smashed the city this weekend will have to keep waiting, forecasts suggest.

More than 90,000 runners have competed and taken part in the 2023 Sydney City2Surf in wet conditions.

Runners’ rude shock after city drenched

Participants in the City2Surf race were left freezing and frustrated after copping a brutal downpour of rain, as Sydney recorded its wettest August in almost a decade.

Warmer sea surface temperatures continue to influence Australiaâs seasonal weather patterns. Image: Bureau of Meteorology

Weather prediction no Aussie wants to hear

In news no Aussie will want to hear, experts have now made a gloomy prediction for Spring following a winter marred by wet, wild weather.

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Volcanic eruption shoots towering pools of lava into the air

Volcanic eruption shoots towering pools of lava into the air

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted and began shooting lava over 198 metres into the air.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 18, 2025: People gather to watch large swell at Coogee Beach on Good Friday. The beach has been closed to the public with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a hazardous surf warning for the coast of NSW. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Easter weekend drownings deadliest ever

A fateful combination of weather conditions has created the deadliest Easter long weekend in Australia’s recorded history.

A dead baby great white shark was taken off Port Willunga beach, SA, by fisheries. Picture: Caroline Hockney (0414 437 530)

Shark sighting sparks urgent warning

A mystery great white dubbed “Bruce” has triggered safety alerts across Adelaide’s southern coastline this Easter.

Massive swells haven't kept people away from the coast on Good Friday. Credit: Instagram

Aussie ‘idiots’ take on deadly waves

Videos uploaded to social media show people clearing not heeding warnings from surf lifesavers as massive swells claim lives across the country .

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A desperate search is underway

Search as city smashed by monster waves

An urgent search is underway after reports of a person missing in waters off a popular beach, as crowds gather to watch a monster swell smashing the city.

Swimmers brave large swell at Coogee Beach

Swimmers brave large swell at Coogee Beach

People gather to watch large swell at Coogee Beach on Good Friday. The beach has been closed to the public with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing…

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Locals on alert as cyclone nears

Residents are on alert with Cyclone Errol expected to cross the Australian coastline on Friday afternoon, bringing wind gusts of up to 140km.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos August 01, 2022: A general view of a gas stove hot plate, asAustralia faces a gas crisis, the ACCC are placing pressure on the federal government and exporters to take action. Picture: NCA Newswire /Gaye Gerard

Gas tech company ran ‘cartel’, court finds

An Australian oil and gas services company ran a cartel, trying to pull suppliers into illegal contracts, a court has found.

GIPPSLAND, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 22, 2024: A coal fired powered station at Yallourn in Gippsland. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Price spike risk in coal plan, experts warn

Proposals to keep Australian coal generators working past their retirement age risks access to affordable power supply, new research shows.

Weather map covering the weather forecast for Australia going into the 2025 Easter long weekend.

Weather whiplash for Easter long weekend

Aussies celebrating the Easter long weekend are in for a sudden drop in temperatures and cool front which will impact most of the country.

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