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A Perseid meteor streaks across the sky above a camping site at the Negev desert near the city of Mitzpe Ramon on August 11, 2020 during the Perseids meteor shower, which occurs every year when the Earth passes through the cloud of debris left by the comet Swift-Tuttle. (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA / AFP)

How to see year’s ‘best meteor shower’

The famous Perseids return to night skies tonight. Here’s when it peaks, how it works, and how Aussies can catch a glimpse.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - May 28, 2025: Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens spokesperson for the environment holds a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra.Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

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Greens demand PM act on toxic bloom

As one Aussie state continues to suffer from a “disaster” algae bloom that is putting the future of the fisheries industry in crisis, the Greens have made a simple demand from Albo.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 21, 2024: Allegra Spender MP meets with Prof Bob Breunig and Dr Ken Henry at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Mind boggles’: Big call to bring back old tax

A former Treasury boss says the axing of a controversial tax “still boggles the mind” amid calls for stronger action to protect the environment.

This undated photo courtesy of NASA shows Thwaites Glacier in Western Antarctica. A major ice sheet in western Antarctica is melting, and its collapse is predicted to raise global sea level nearly two feet (61 centimeters), scientists said May 12, 2014. Theories of the ice sheet's impending doom have been circulating for some time, and a study in the journal Science said the process is now expected to take between 200 and 1,000 years. The thinning of the ice is likely related to global warming, said the study which was funded by NASA and the National Science Foundation. Airborne radar measurements of the West Antarctic ice sheet allowed scientists to map the underlying bedrock of Thwaites Glacier. AFP PHOTO/NASA/HANDOUT = RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

‘Doomsday glacier’ could swallow cities

The collapse of this one glacier could raise sea levels enough to swallow cities all over the world.

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Temperatures are expected to soar this week

Extreme heatwave warning for Aussies

A very hot air mass is sloshing around the country, causing temperatures to reach the mid-to-high 40s over several states.

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Delta Air Lines will fly A350s on direct flights between Melbourne and LA. Picture: Supplied / Chris Rank

‘Price war’ as new airline stakes claim

The latest competitor on a key route between Australia and the US has put its first seats up for sale.

Deadly QLD storms leave thousands without power

Deadly QLD storms leave thousands without power

Parts of North Queensland were smashed by more than 1.2m of rain with hundreds urged to flee their homes.

Surfers make the most of Sydney storm by asking cars for a

Surfers make the most of Sydney storm by asking cars for a “wave” splash

A group of young surfers in Manly, Sydney took advantage of a storm by playfully asking passing cars for splashes

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Ollera Creek Bridge washed away. Picture: Facebook

Thousands cut off as major bridge collapsed

Parts of North Queensland have been hit by more than a metre of rain and a key road has crumbled, with warnings residents could be cut off ‘for weeks’.

(FILES) This photo taken on November 15, 2021 shows the coal-powered Datang International Zhangjiakou Power Station in Zhangjiakou, one of the host cities for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, in China's northern Hebei province. As climate envoys from the world's top two greenhouse gas producers meet in Beijing, experts say China's emissions may finally be nearing a peak, though many uncertainties remain. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)

‘Hoodwinked’: China is conning the world

An Australian economist says China is conning the world on an important global issue.

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Ongoing heatwave and thunderstorms in Victoria and South Australia.

State smashed by ‘hours of lightning’

Thousands have gone without power as wild storms battered one state, with “hours of lightning” recorded in a major city and its surrounds.

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‘Leave now’: Urgent plea amid flooding event

‘Leave now’: Urgent plea amid flooding event

A person has died and thousands remain without power as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities in north Queensland.

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Trendy Syd suburb now ’maggot-infested’

Trendy Aussie area now ’maggot-infested’

A statewide mandate has divided residents and councils with some saying the scheme has turned their area into a “garbage tip”.

Temperatures are expected to soar across much of Australia this weekend. Picture: Windy.com

Millions to swelter through new heatwave

Heatwave warnings have been issued for Aussies across several states ahead of a scorching weekend.

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