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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - July 28, 2025: Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins MP during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Concerning’: New suspect bird flu cases

The minister charged with Australia’s biosecurity has dropped a grim warning with the discovery of a suspected bird flu outbreak in an unexpected region.

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Melbourne Cup BOM Composite 2025. Picture: Supplied

News Melbourne Cup fans didn’t want to hear

It’s an iconic Aussie event that hundreds of thousands of punters look forward to, but the Bureau of Meteorology has some tough news for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.

Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leaders David Littleproud. Picture: NewsWire

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Nats’ net zero blow to Sussan Ley

The Nationals have agreed to scrap a key policy, turning the heat up on Sussan Ley.

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Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leaders David Littleproud. Picture: NewsWire

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Nats’ net zero blow to Sussan Ley

The Nationals have agreed to scrap a key policy, turning the heat up on Sussan Ley.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 09, 2025: Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt, address the Smart Energy Queensland Conference to speak about environmental law reform. Picture: NewsWire / Sarah Marshall

‘Time is money’: Overhaul for ageing laws

Labor’s environmental reforms promise to slash almost 300 days off project wait times, potentially saving industries billions, as Minister Murray Watt seeks crucial support.

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RSV Nuyina is the main lifeline to Australia’s Antarctic and sub-Antarctic research stations. Photo: Pete Harmsen

Aussie icebreaker’s scare on Antarctic trip

Australia’s $529m icebreaker vessel has made unexpected contact with the sea floor near Heard Island in the Antarctic.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 3, 2025: Fire crews and water bombing aircraft were on the scene as a bushfire threatened residences near the Enogerra reservoir outside Brisbane. Picture: NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

‘Prepare to leave’: Urgent bushfire warning

Several large and slow-moving bushfires have engulfed parts of one state, with emergency services urging residents to get ready to leave their homes.

Christine Gadsby is Blackberry's chief security advisor. Picture: Supplied / NewsWire

Why security expert won’t ever text this

In a world where data is worth more than gold, a security expert has dropped a grim warning about how people use their phones.

Christine Gadsby is Blackberry's chief security advisor. Picture: Supplied / NewsWire

Why security expert won’t ever text this

In a world where data is worth more than gold, a security expert has dropped a grim warning about how people use their phones.

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Unusual weather conditions have wreaked havoc for potatoes in South Australia, with farmers warning the current conditions have caused a shortage for one of the country’s most popular vegetables.

Farmers warn shortage of popular vegetable

Australians can expect to see less of this food staple on their supermarket shelves after farmers suffered through one of the worst droughts in years.

Unusual weather conditions have wreaked havoc for potatoes in South Australia, with farmers warning the current conditions have caused a shortage for one of the country’s most popular vegetables.

Farmers warn shortage of popular vegetable

Australians can expect to see less of this food staple on their supermarket shelves after farmers suffered through one of the worst droughts in years.

Severe weather warnings have been issued for multiple Aussie states as “damaging” wind gusts reaching up to 163kmh pelt the country’s south.

Homes still without power as floods loom

Emergency crews have responded to more than 100 calls for help as destructive winds, flood warnings and snow loom over Australia’s south, leaving thousands without power.

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7.4 magnitude quake rocks Asian nation

7.4 magnitude quake rocks Asian nation

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has rattled a nation of 115 million, prompting a tsunami warning and mass evacuations across the country.

Town with 46C days hit by water crisis

Town with 46C days hit by water crisis

The mayor of an outback town fears he will be “handing out water bottles” if harsh new measures can’t alleviate a contaminated water crisis.

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