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Warragamba Dam is set to spill in the next 24 hours. Picture: Supplied

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Warning as major dam nears capacity

Authorities have warned that Australia’s largest dam could spill within hours, as towns across NSW flood and a woman is missing in floodwaters.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos JUNE 24 2024: A general view of a supermarket in Sydney as Supermarkets face billion dollar fine threat while Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA face steep penalties, other retail heavyweights, including Bunnings and Chemist Warehouse, will not be covered by the code.Picture: Newswire / Gaye Gerard

‘No plans’: Aussie giants reject US beef

Australia’s biggest food retailers say they are not interested in buying beef from the US and will stick to their homegrown approach.

ARMIDALE, NSW, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos August 2 2025: Heavy snow blanketed parts of NSW. Parts of the state’s Northern Tablelands recorded heavy snowfalls of up to 40cm at the weekend., Picture: NewsWire / Simon Scott

Incredible sight as snow covers Aussie towns

Snow has blanketed parts of NSW in “massive” falls, leaving vehicles stranded and thousands without power.

These mysterious mossy green balls washed up on a NSW beach, Picture: Mel Christensen

Mystery green balls wash up on beach

Months after an epidemic of “grease balls” washed up on the NSW coastline, a new mystery has emerged after a woman found dozens of mysterious green balls along another beach.

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residents in Queensland are preparing for another day of heavy rains and severe storms. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning for the Central West and parts of the Northern Goldfields, Upper Flinders, North West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego Districts, which may be inundated with heavy rainfall. Picture: Windy

2000km rain band to smash states

Millions of residents have been warned of a wave of severe storms and lashings of rain, as hot air generates pseudo-monsoon conditions.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - March 25, 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Nonsense’: Albo slams Greens over salmon

The prime minister has gone after the Greens in Question Time over salmon farming in Tasmania.

A severe weather and flood warning has been issued as heavy rainfall continues to batter Australia’s sunshine state.

‘300mm’: More wild weather on the way

Heavy rainfall continues to batter one Australian state, with some areas expecting more than 300mm of rain and more flooding.

The first Aussie to hold a unique international beauty pageant title has spoken of her “crazy” experience winning the title and how she plans to transform the fashion industry.

Beauty queen’s huge fashion claim

The first Aussie to hold a unique international beauty pageant title has spoken of her “crazy” experience winning the title and how she plans to transform the fashion industry.

It will be the wettest week for much of inland Queensland. Picture: Weatherzone

‘Year’s worth of rain’ to smash state

Millions of residents have been warned to stay inside as potentially a “year’s worth of rain” passes over a major Aussie state.

An image of the Algae on the beach: Supplied Instagram

Shock scenes at iconic Aussie beach

Shocking scenes have unfolded at an iconic Aussie beach, with swimmers reporting feeling sick and marine life dying after toxic foam washed ashore.

BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 6, 2022: A Jetstar plane leaves Brisbane Airport. Hundreds of Australians are stranded in Bali after multiple Jetstar flight cancellations leave travellers scrambling to find emergency accommodation. NewsWire / Sarah Marshall

Flights to Bali resume after volcanic eruption causes chaos

Flights between Australia and Bali are back on for now as ash from a temperamental volcano eases. Find out how to check the status of your flight.

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Volcano sends lava high into the air as enters 14th eruption episode

Volcano sends lava high into the air as enters 14th eruption episode

Lava fountains reached heights up to 213 metres at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano.

Shock support for controversial koala park

Shock support for controversial koala park

A controversial project that could transform swathes of one Australian state forever has “overwhelming support”, new polling has revealed.

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Tropical Low 25U was sitting west southwest of the Cocos Islands, which are a cluster of islands located about 2700km northwest of Perth. Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said the system was likely to develop into a tropical cyclone intensity on Tuesday and would be named Tropical Cyclone Courtney. Picture: Windy.com

Australia on verge of unwanted milestone

Aussies could experience the most cyclones in nearly two decades, with a new tropical low expected to develop into cyclone intensity.

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