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Tropical Cyclone Kalmaegi, known locally in the Philippines as Tino, is forecast to hit Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and the central Philippines in the coming days, sparking travel warnings and emergency alerts.

Severe storm alert for Aussies abroad

A powerful tropical cyclone is threatening tourist areas, sparking urgent warnings for Aussie travellers.

AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - General view editorial generic stock photo of Australian cash money currency. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Aussies to get 3 hours of free energy a day

Households will be able to charge EVs or run aircons for free under a new scheme encouraging the use of daytime solar power.

Punters heading to Flemington for the 2025 Melbourne Cup are being warned to rug up and bring their umbrellas, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a sharp drop in temperatures and a high chance of showers for race day.

Grim outlook for Melbourne Cup revellers

The latest forecasts have brought bad news for punters heading to Flemington Racecourse for today’s Melbourne Cup.

An occupant was trapped after a tree fell onto a car in Burwood rd, Croydon Park. Picture: Facebook

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Wild storm, hail lashes Sydney

A wild storm has left a trail of destruction through Sydney after the city was smashed by hail and fierce winds.

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Alarming warning as millions hit with 38C

October hitting 45C in shock heat warning

Are you prepared for up to 57 more extreme heat days per year? We’re already getting about 20 extra. This weekend included.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JULY 10 2025: People are seen in the Sydney CBD as winds pick up across the country, with a Ãpolar blastÃ leading to plunging temperatures. Photo: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

Stay inside: Brutal weather to batter a state

Australians are being warned to reconsider non-essential outdoor activities as extreme weather batters a state.

Hail has pummelled residents across NSW, with more wild weather expected to hit as a cold front moves across parts of the country.

Hail, 400k lightning strikes in wild storms

Aussies have been smashed by large hail and intense lightning as storms smashed one state, with warnings more wild weather is on the way.

The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts severe storms for Sydney, the Hunter, mid-north coast and parts of the central west and Illawarra for Friday. Picture: BOM

‘Going off’: Huge hailstorm hits major city

Hail has started falling, as millions of Aussies brace for severe thunderstorms bringing damaging winds.

The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts severe storms for Sydney, the Hunter, mid-north coast and parts of the central west and Illawarra for Friday. Picture: BOM

Heat, huge storm set to smash coast

Hail has started falling, as millions of Aussies brace for severe thunderstorms bringing damaging winds.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 06 2025; Minister Penny Sharpe, Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Premier Chris Minns and NSW Health Minister Ryan Park address the media in a press conference at Parliament House in Sydney to discuss the GovernmentÃs plan to crack down on the supply of illicit tobacco in New South Wales communities. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

‘No secret’: Update on death of 250 horses

New details have emerged into the accidental shooting of five domestic horses during aerial pest control.

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FRIENDLY: Wild brumbies on Curtis Island before last week's cull.

Controversial ‘Brumby Bill’ verdict

A historic vote has been held on the future of wild horses in NSW’s romantic Snowy Mountains.

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Millions of Australians are in for a wild week of weather, with maximum temperatures tipped to vary by a whopping 15C. The Bureau of Meteorology forecast temperatures to rise to up to 10C higher then the seasonal average.In Sydney, the maximum temperature was 23C on Monday – by Friday, its tipped to rise to 32C.At the same time, Melbourne is set to close out the week with a maximum of just 19C.

Aussies to swelter in 45C scorcher

Residents in one Aussie state are set to swelter this week, with the temperature tipped to reach a whopping 45C.

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Domestic horses shot in horror accident

Domestic horses shot in horror accident

Five horses were inadvertently shot during an aerial cull at a remote property after wandering into a “designated shoot area”.

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A journo has called out a dangerous population myth - one designed to protect billionaires while punishing everyday people

The 1 per cent’s mega climate cover up

A reporter has called out a dangerous population myth – one designed to protect billionaires while punishing everyday people.

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