Update as ‘dangerous’ bug infests coast
Sniffer dogs have been unleashed in the latest attempt to control the spread of a ‘dangerous’ invasive species infesting the east coast of Australia.
Environment
Floods, 100mm falls forecast in wild week
Rainfall totals across swathes of Aussie states have been smashed, with one region breaking a 25-year-old record, as meteorologists warn forecasted deluges could bring flash flooding this week.
Weather warning for millions of Aussies
Australians are being urged to brace for a turbulent weekend, as one side of the country battles a stifling heatwave while the other contends with heavy rains.
‘Harrowing’ scenes after major bushfire
Authorities have warned residents affected by bushfires in Perth are “not out of the woods yet”, with challenging conditions expected over the weekend.
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Vic workers ‘want real jobs, not token retraining’
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AFL stars act on climate after ‘old man and little boy’s plea’
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33,000 new Aussie mining jobs: Where they’ll be
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How Sydneysiders can save $5000 a year by going green
Sydneysiders can make simple, fast changes to their energy usage and petrol bills by choosing greener ways to live.
How South Australians can save $5000 a year by going green
South Australians can make simple, fast changes to their energy usage and petrol bills by choosing greener ways to live.
How Victorians can save $5000 a year by going green
Victorians can make simple, fast changes to their energy usage and petrol bills by choosing greener ways to live.
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