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This handout image released by Simon Fraser University/James Cook University on January 16, 2023, shows bull sharks in the waters off Fiji. - Nearly two thirds of the sharks and rays that live among the world's corals are threatened with extinction, according to new research published on January 16, 2023, in the journal Nature Communications. Coral reefs, which harbour at least a quarter of all marine animals and plants, are gravely menaced by an array of human threats, including overfishing, pollution and climate change. Shark and ray species -- from apex predators to filter feeders -- play an important role in these delicate ecosystems that

‘Year-round’: New Sydney shark warning

An aggressive shark species could be staying for longer in the world-famous Sydney Harbour, new research has warned.

Devastating confirmation of 6th mass bleaching event in 9 years on the Great Barrier Reef demands action on climate, The Great Barrier Reef has suffered its 6th mass bleaching event in the last 9 years. Only the second time mass bleaching has occurred in consecutive summers., , , Coral bleaching stretches over 1300 km from Townsville to Cape York, with alarming heat stress in the Far North., , Flood plumes impact the northern and central regions, threatening coral and seagrass habitats vital to turtles and dugongs., , The next Australian Government must rapidly cut climate pollution, commit to no new fossil fuel approvals., , The Reef needs an Emergency Response Plan to increase resilience for reefs affected by major events like bleaching, cyclones and floods. , Bleached Coral on the Outer Reef Near Cairns. Photo: Angelina Pilarinos

‘Won’t survive’: Huge fear for Aussie treasure

Politicians have been served a major wake-up call when it comes to the management of one of the world’s most-treasured natural wonders.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for parts of NSW. Picture: Sky News Australia

Wild weather warning for this capital city

There will be “one last sting in the tail” of the polar air blast that has marched across Australia, with wild winds to continue battering the nation.

A severe weather warning is in place.

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Wild winds batter southern Australia

Hundreds remain in the dark on Wednesday as damaging winds rip through parts of the country, with more wild weather expected to come.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Heidi Montag (L) and Spencer Pratt (R) attend the 2024 Reality TV Stars Of The Year at The Highlight Room on October 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)

TV star couple sue, LA house destroyed

The reality TV couple are suing city officials after their $3 million dollar home was destroyed in one of LA’s deadly fires.

Property lost in Arthur River fire as several emergencies threaten towns in southern WA. Picture: Supplied/ Samantha Spurr

‘Too late to leave’: Fires rage in WA

Two separate bushfires in WA’s southwest are threatening buildings as people are told it is too late to leave.

The temperature forecast for 4pm, Januray 27. Picture: WillyWeather

Hot and sunny for Aussie Day weekend: BoM

Despite a scorcher for Melbourne on Monday, most capital cities will be spared from major heatwaves across the country on the Australia Day long weekend.

An unexpected freak storm swept through a Pilbara town destroying several houses. Picture: Marble Bar Community resource centre.

’Mini tornado’ destroys homes in freak storm

Several homes have been destroyed after a freak storm unexpectedly tore through a remote town on Thursday night.

A freak storm destroys homes in the Pilbara

A freak storm destroys homes in the Pilbara

About six homes have been destroyed after a freak storm swept through the Pilbara town of Marble Bar

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ON HOLD : Embargoed for The Daily telegraph. 15.8.2024 Dr Andrew Forrest stands in front of a new green energy haul truck. The Christmas Creek mine is an iron ore mine located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 61 km south-south-west of Nullagine. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Why Twiggy still invests in Australia’s hard yakka

There is a growing pride in Australia’s ability to do anything it turns its mind to, and rightly so, writes Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest.

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Warm days and nights will continue until the end of the week for much of Australia. Picture: BOM

Grim weather map will ruin your weekend

Authorities are warning residents to stay alert of changing dangerous weather conditions across the long weekend.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 23, 2025: People line up to catch a glimpse of the Corpse flower, Bunga Bangkai, as it begins to bloom in Sydney for the first time in fifteen years. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Bizarre reason for massive Sydney queue

The ultra-stinky Putricia the Corpse flower has finally bloomed at Sydney’s Botanic Gardens, treating visitors to its repugnant smell for the first time in 15 years.

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Flames from the Hughes Fire burn a hillside in Castaic, a northwestern part of Los Angeles County, California, on January 22, 2025. A new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on January 22, exploding in size and sparking thousands of evacuation orders in a region already staggering from the effects of huge blazes. Ferocious flames were devouring hillsides near Castaic Lake, spreading rapidly to cover 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) in just over two hours. The fire was being fanned by strong, dry Santa Ana winds that were racing through the area, pushing a vast pall of smoke and embers ahead of the flames. Evacuations were ordered for 19,000 people all around the lake, which sits around 35 miles north of Los Angeles, and close to the city of Santa Clarita. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP)

Thousands flee new monster LA fire

Four thousand firefighters are battling a massive new blaze that’s broken out north of Los Angeles, doubling in size in just a few hours and forcing 31,000 people to flee.

US President Donald Trump holds up outgoing President Joe Biden's letter as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the WHite House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP

Dutton’s surprise climate split from Trump

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has revealed he has a different view from US President Donald Trump on a key global issue.

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