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A powerful low-pressure system is expected to bring wet and windy weather to Australia's east coast. Picture: Australian Bureau of Meteorology

Grim warning for Australia’s east coast

Aussies have been warned to rug up and get their umbrella’s ready as a low pressure system brings a week of frosty conditions.

Cold and wet weather expected for the East Coast. Picture: Weatherzone

Icy blast expected in ‘every state’

Winter’s bite is coming in at full force with temperatures forecast to plummet over much of the country – just in time for the school holidays.

Rainfall accumulations across NSW to 10pm on Thursday, July 3, 2025, according to UKMO.

East coast braces for ‘unseasonable’ deluge

A cold snap has set the stage for an “unseasonable” bout of wet weather across the east coast – with rainfall totals forecast to reach up to 300mm.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos - MARCH 17 2025; A general stock photo of groceries and supermarkets ahead of the 2025 Federal Budget. Picture: NewsWire

Twist in plan for fruit sticker ban

A nation-leading ban on plastic fruit stickers has been paused in one state over fears the cost will prove too great for farmers.

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TOPSHOT - In this aerial view taken from a helicopter, burned homes are seen from above during the Palisades fire in Malibu, Los Angeles county, California on January 9, 2025. Massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles remained totally uncontained January 9, 2025, authorities said, as US National Guard soldiers readied to hit the streets to help quell disorder. Swaths of the United States' second-largest city lay in ruins, with smoke blanketing the sky and an acrid smell pervading almost every building. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP)

Owner reveals how miracle mansion survived

The owner of a multimillion-dollar mansion has shared his wonder at how it’s still standing after its neighbours were obliterated.

Anthony Albanese has spoken about the LA fires.

PM’s ‘appalling’ comments on LA slammed

As Los Angeles still burns — claiming lives, homes and forcing hundreds of thousands to flee — Anthony Albanese has taken a swipe.

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TOPSHOT - Firefighters work the scene as an apartment building burns during the Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles county, California on January 8, 2025. At least five people are now known to have died in wildfires raging around Los Angeles, with more deaths feared, law enforcement said January 8, as terrifying blazes leveled whole streets, torching cars and houses in minutes. More than 1,000 buildings have burned in multiple wildfires that have erupted around America's second biggest city, forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP)

‘Frightening’ Australia detail in LA fires

LA is on fire. Could something similar happen in major Australian cities – and how prepared are we? The answers: yes, and not very.

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‘Gone’: Aussie actor’s home obliterated

The actor who has appeared in Hollywood blockbusters said his heart is “completely broken” after finding his LA home in ruins.

Picture: X/The Joe Rogan Experience

‘Zero’: Rogan unleashes on California leader

The podcaster and his guest Mel Gibson have laid into the state’s governor Gavin Newsom over claims he failed to protect LA.

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

Big admission on much-hyped energy plan

The Coalition’s finance spokeswoman has dropped a major admission about the opposition’s nuclear energy plan.

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A bushfire burned through about 14 hectares after it broke out about 2.20am at Blanket Bay Rd and Red Hill Track in Cape Otway on Wednesday. Picture: Victoria Emergency.

Police probe bushfire that cut off 100 campers

A bushfire that left about 100 campers stranded and forced dozens more to evacuate is now being treated as a criminal investigation.

Iconic cars in legal crosshairs

Iconic cars of yesteryear and some of the most common work cars on Australian roads today are the target of a new lawsuit, levelled against Holden owner General Motors.

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An Aussie hiker found almost two weeks after he disappeared in the gruelling alpine wilderness was able to survive because of one key thing.

Inside missing hiker’s 13-day survival

An Aussie hiker found almost two weeks after he disappeared in the gruelling alpine wilderness was able to survive because of one key thing.

Storm that looks like a UFO over the Darling Downs in QLD. , Caption: We received several pics of this really cool UFO looking storm this morning. This is a lenticular storm cloud and its not that common to see. It occurred with a hailstorm that was moving across the Darling Downs towards Oakey and North of Toowoomba around sunrise. The sunrise helped ignite the Eastern side of the storm, turning it pink and orange. , These pics were sent into us by Bernie from Catella (5:15am), Roxanne in Meringndan looking towards Oakey and Sam from Meringandan West (5:15am), , Picture: Higgins Storm Chasing/Facebook

Stunning photos as ‘UFO’ hits regional Qld

Queenslanders have been left awed by photos of a rare weather phenomenon in the state’s southeast.

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