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Dead sea life from algal blooms at Foul Bay, Yorke Peninsula. Picture: Stefan Andrews courtesy Great Southern Reef Foundation

Labor commits $14m to tackle algae crisis

Murray Watt will commit $14m to tackle the toxic algal bloom plaguing the SA coast, however he warned the problem will not be solved “overnight”.

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The coastal erosion in Lancelin, 125km north of Perth. Picture: 7 News

Fears entire town could be washed away

An entire Aussie town is at risk of being washed away by aggressive coastal erosion – and furious locals are demanding action.

Dead sea life from algal blooms at Foul Bay, Yorke Peninsula. Picture: Stefan Andrews courtesy Great Southern Reef Foundation

‘Never seen before’: Shock pics of algal bloom

A federal minister has spoken out about the dead marine life from a toxic algal bloom as new pictures reveal the extent of the devastation.

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shakes hands with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prior to their bilateral meeting at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Huang Jingwen/Xinhua via AP)

Albo reconnects with Aussie icon in China

Anthony Albanese has gotten a big dose of panda diplomacy in China, reconnecting with an Aussie favourite as he winds down his state visit.

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Red rock coastline seen at Bay of Fires on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia.Escape 7 April 2024NewsPhoto - iStock

Top 10 Aussie beaches revealed

Move over Bronte and Byron Bay, Australia has a new best beach according to the national tourism council

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CARDWELL, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. FEBRUARY 4, 2025. Premier of Queensland David Crisafulli heads for flood affected Cardwell onboard a helicopter to assess the damage, as seen here in the farming region around Macknade. Picture: NewsWire/Adam Head

Wild weather leaves passengers stranded

Passengers hoping to get a flight out of a popular holiday spot have been turned away after a regional airport closed its doors amid wild weather.

The search for a man missing for a week in crocodile-infested waters in Far North Queensland has been shifted to a recovery phase.Adam Yunkaporta was last seen leaving his home on January 30.It’s believed he was off to go fishing at the mouth of the Ward, Watson and Archer Rivers, however he hasn’t been seen since.Searches by a helicopter, drone, SES volunteers, wildlife rangers, police — as well as foot and boat patrols led by community members — were conducted over the last week. Picture: Queensland Police.

Man feared dead in croc-infested waters

There’s been a major update on a man missing more than a week in crocodile-infested waters, as the region is lashed by flooding.

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INGHAM, AUSTRALIA NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY 5, 2025 Premier of Queensland David Crisafulli tours flood water in Ingham Picture: NewsWire/ Adam Head

Albo activates flood payments for victims

Residents in Far North Queensland rocked by surging floods will be able to access emergency disaster relief, Anthony Albanese has confirmed.

Comet streaks across the sky during colourful Aurora Australis

Comet streaks across the sky during colourful Aurora Australis

The mesmerising time lapse is the result of using three cameras to capture around 7,000 photos.

A wind turbine has collapsed at the Berrybank wind farm in Victoria’s southwest. Picture: Supplied

112m turbine collapses on wind farm

A 112m wind turbine has collapsed after severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc in one state, prompting this call.

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Some parts of North Queensland have seen more than a metre of rain over the past week. Picture: Windy

Devastating floods claim another life

Another person has died in flooding that is devastating large parts of the North Queensland coast, in scenes of “incredible devastation”.

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Canning Peak bushfires on February 5, 2025. Picture: Tasmania Fire Service

Bushfire outbreak hits popular walking track

A bushfire outbreak triggered by dry lightning is threatening a popular walking track, as firefighters battle ‘challenging’ conditions.

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The region has been deluged by the rain. Photo: Facebook

Aussie’s ‘insane’ catch in floodwaters

A man has made the most of the devastating floods in north Queensland as the state continues to battle unrelenting deluge.

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People queue to leave Santorini as earthquakes continue

People queue to leave Santorini as earthquakes continue

Schools remained shut and additional flights were scheduled to help people leave the Greek island of Santorini on Monday (February 3) as dozens…

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