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Pic shows surfer’s lucky escape from shark

A surfer has come within inches of being the second shark bite victim at a NSW beach in the space of two months.

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How AI will change these key Aussie jobs

The impact of AI on scores of jobs in a critical Australian sector has been revealed in new analysis.

A four-day rain dump is expected to smash Australia's east coast this week. Picture: Windy

Days-long rain dump to smash millions

Millions of Aussies are in the firing line of a huge rain system that is about to drench the country’s east coast.

A four-day rain dump is expected to smash Australia's east coast this week. Picture: Windy

Days-long rain dump to smash millions

Millions of Aussies are in the firing line of a huge rain system that is about to drench the country’s east coast.

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Jaw-dropping moment footage captures rare reverse lightning

Jaw-dropping moment footage captures rare reverse lightning

The phenomenon occurs when electrical discharges originate from tall structures or the ground and travel up towards the clouds

Damage around Byron Bay caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Picture: Climate Council

What made Cyclone Alfred worse

A “decade of inaction” on climate pollution has cost Australians $1.2bn in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, experts say.

Queenslanders could be smashed by up to 400mm of rain after residents were warned to brace for heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Sky News Weather meteorologist Rob Sharp said Queensland’s southeast could be smashed by rainfall totals between 100 and 400mm over the next few days as flood watches were issued for parts of the state.“A lot of rain in the forecast,” Mr Sharp said on Tuesday, according to Sky News.Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said rainfall totals of 287mm was recorded at Toolakea between 9am Tuesday and 5am Wednesday, as well as 284mm at Bluewater during the same period. Falls of 211mm were recorded in just the six hours to 1.26am at Bluewater, while 197mm was recorded in the six hours to 1.25am at Toolakea.Ms Bradbury said six hourly rainfall totals up to 160mm could be recorded on Wednesday morning, as well as isolated falls of 240mm, across areas including Townsville, Palm Island and Lucinda. Picture: Weatherzone.

Aussies to be hit by up to 400mm of rain

Australians in one state could be hit with up to 400mm of rain after some areas recorded falls of 211mm in just six hours.

Trapped whale rescued off coast of NSW

Trapped whale rescued off coast of NSW

Rescuers in Australia have saved a humpback whale that was trapped in two fishing buoys and rope off the coast of NSW

Creative way to help put out fire on water

Creative way to help put out fire on water

The skipper propelled sea water at the burning speedboat to help extinguish the fire

School bus driver accused of endangering children in extreme heat

School bus driver accused of endangering children in extreme heat

Bus driver endangers children, subjecting them to extreme heat during ‘punishment’

Plane crashes at golf course narrowly missing bystander

Plane crashes at golf course narrowly missing bystander

Plane Crashes at Golf Course Hitting Building/Narrowly Missing Person

Praying family to forest god get crushed by falling tree

Praying family to forest god get crushed by falling tree

An Indian family who were worshipping the forest goddess were injured when a tree fell on them.

Humpback whale nearly takes out Kiwi kayakers

Humpback whale nearly takes out Kiwi kayakers

Watch the moment a humpback whale almost takes out a kayak while feeding on krill. The whale can be seen coming within inches of the kayak as…

Great white shark attacks Kiwi boat

Great white shark attacks Kiwi boat

Checkout this horrifying moment a Great White attacks a man’s boat when travelling the coast around New Zealand.

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