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Map of Greater, Northern and Western Sydney. The colours are measured based on the proximity of individual properties to trees, parks and green space. Green represents properties surrounded by the most green space, and red indicates a near total lack of green space. The maps were devised by Belgian Sustainable Urban Planning Group Cobra Groenenzicht. Picture: Cobra Groenenzicht

New inequality putting renters in peril

With temperatures soaring every summer in Australia, renters are falling victim to a new inequality that is putting their health – and lives – at risk.

TAREE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 23 MAY, 2025: Pulteney st Taree.Floodwaters are seen in and around Taree on the mid-north coast of NSW as torrential rain inundates the region, cutting off communities with NSW SES crews winching people to safety from rooftops and surging rivers. Picture: NewsWire / Scott Calvin

‘Unpredictable’ threat to budget hopes

An ‘unpredictable’ factor is threatening Australia’s hopes of a third budget surplus.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JULY 05 2025: A general view of Rose Bay beach after the recent extreme weather event also known as a bomb cyclone. Photo: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

New warning in wake of “bomb cyclone”

Residents in areas of the NSW coastline smashed by this week’s “bomb cyclone” have been issued a fresh warning.

TOKYO, JAPAN - NewsWire Photos - July 1, 2025: Stacks of various products move around inside Amazon's Chiba Minato warehouse in Tokyo. Picture: NewsWire / Blair Jackson

Aussie workers missing AI training wave

Australian workers at one of the world’s largest companies are missing out on crucial AI and robotics retraining.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - JANUARY 19, 2025: The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese in Hoxton, Western Sydney with the Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, alongside NSW Ministers to announce a $1bn upgrade. Picture: NewsWire / Simon Bullard.

Albo’s green appeal to key Aussie industry

Labor is making a multi-billion dollar appeal to a key Australian industry in a push to take it green.

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Residents in Western Austraila have been issued a warning as a cyclone sweeops past the Pilbara region over the weekend, bringing gale force winds and plenty of rain with it. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a warning for residents in the Pilbara region, spanning from Creek to Ningaloo, as tropical cyclone Sean began moving west from the Pilbara region., Cyclone Sean is expected to continue strengthening as it moves west, parallel to the Pilbara coast and travelling to open waters. “From Monday onwards, the cyclone is expected to turn towards the southwest, while remaining over open waters,” the bureau said. “By this time, the cyclone is expected to begin moving away from the coast.”

Warning as Cyclone Sean closes in

Residents in one state have been warned to bunker down as tropical cyclone Sean sweeps over the region, bringing blistering winds and heavy rain.

A desperate search has been launched after a vehicle was swept away by floodwaters during NSW’s wild and devastating storms.

Desperate search after storm havoc

A desperate search has been launched after a car was swept away by floodwaters during wild storms across one Aussie state, with thousands still not having any power.

Popular eastern suburbs beach trashed by partygoers on Christmas eve

Popular eastern suburbs beach trashed by partygoers on Christmas eve

Bronte Beach has been left in a state of disarray after an enormous Christmas party last night with thousands of backpackers hitting the beach…

Search launched after car swept away in NSW floodwaters

Search launched after car swept away in NSW floodwaters

A search will resume this morning at Limpinwood after a vehicle was swept off a causeway by floodwaters on Saturday.

MAROON MOMENT: Little Corellas from a quandong tree on Wynnum Creek. One is biting the other one’s foot while the other is biting the first one’s head! Photo: Neale Maynard.

Man accused of vile act to native birds

A man has been charged with animal abuse offences after allegedly capturing two native birds and confining them in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Surfrider Foundation Australia campaigned against the petroleum exploration permit for seven years. Image: Supplied

Protesters celebrate huge win over gas giant

A controversial offshore petroleum licence has been cancelled by the government for public interest reasons, after being fought in courts for a surprising reason.

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Examples of different Jellyfish stings. Photo: Dermatological Progression of a Probable Box Jellyfish Sting by Auerbach P.S., Gupta D., Van Hoesen K., Zavala A and Review of fatal and severe cases of box jellyfish envenomation in Thailand by Thaikruea L., Siriariyaporn P., Wutthanarungsan R., Smithsuwan P.

Major warning for Aussie beachgoers

One of Australia’s most venomous creatures has arrived early this year, with authorities warning beachgoers to be alert.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, January 18, 2025. The Bondi promenade covered in sand after severe weather hit Sydney. : Picture: NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

Iconic beach unrecognisable after storm

Sydney has been hammered by days of grim weather, with one of the most iconic beaches in the world unrecognisable.

Few braved the water at Clovelly on Friday, as storms continued to lash Sydney. Picture: Henry Porter

Sydney commuters battered by wild winds

Brave commuters took on the Manly ferry on Friday as wild weather continued to smash the Harbour City.

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