Petrol boss hits back on price claims
Following calls for a fuel price inquiry, the petroleum marketers’ boss has explained why Aussies are getting slugged at the bowser.
Environment
Deadly truth behind state’s ‘glowing’ algae
A “glowing” algae has sprung up along the coast of one Aussie state – but the truth behind this natural light show is a lot darker than it appears.
State slammed by 83mm in one hour
A spate of flash flooding and severe storms have thrashed one state, with major dams at risk of overflow and much more rainfall forecast to fall in the coming days.
One word scream as swimmer drowns
Authorities have renewed calls for residents to remain vigilant after swimmers witnessed a shocking tragedy at a popular swimming hole.
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Stifling three-day heatwave arrives
Millions of Aussies are expected to continue to battle through an unrelenting heatwave, as severe thunderstorms are forecast for some areas.
‘Disaster’: Warning on popular Bunnings item
Bunnings has been urged to take a popular item off its shelves after a warning it could permanently destroy the Australian landscape.
BOM chief hauled back to Senate hearing
The BOM chief was hauled back to a Senate hearing after he failed to answer questions, leaving senators enraged.
‘Terrifying’: Destruction as pipeline bursts
Wild footage has captured a major water pipeline bursting in Sydney, flooding nearby homes with torrents of water.
Land claim rocks harbourside suburb
A council has confirmed it will challenge a controversial Aboriginal land claim made over a prime space of parkland in a wealthy Aussie suburb near Taronga Zoo.
Moment deadly floods struck out of nowhere
Terrifying footage shows floodwaters pummelling towards the Valencia region in Spain, as the nation grapples with the aftermath of a mob attack on the nation’s royals.
Cassius, world’s longest crocodile dies
The 5m saltwater crocodile, thought to be more than 110 years old and weighing more than a tonne, is remembered as being a “beloved mate”.
Uproar over popular Woolies product
Concerned Woolworths shareholders dominated the annual general meeting with debate about one of the store’s very popular products.
‘Plunged into darkness’: Transgrid faces $90m fine
Power company Transgrid has been accused of being “in breach of their contract” to supply power to Broken Hill residents — and could cop a multi million-dollar fine for it.
Huge step Aussies are taking to avoid blackouts
Amid increasing concern about summer blackouts and the effect of extreme weather, more Aussies are seeking their own ways to keep the power on.
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