Man charged with lighting Xmas Day fire
A man has been charged with lighting multiple fires in a nature reserve on Christmas Day.
Environment
Warning over danger at popular beach
Rangers have warned visitors to be aware of a dangerous threat at one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations.
’Extreme’: Horror forecast for one state
Millions are bracing for scorching temperatures on their hottest day of summer so far as “extreme” fire danger looms.
‘Too late to leave’: Horror fire burns
Residents in parts of Victoria have been told they are “in danger” and “need to act immediately to survive” as bushfires tear through the state.
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‘Worst in a century’: Why Hurricane Milton is a monster
With its astonishing speed, small ‘eye’ and destructive potential, Hurricane Milton is like nothing America has ever seen before. Here’s why it has authorities so worried. See photos, video.
State cops 110mm drenching overnight
One Aussie state has copped a 110mm drenching from wild weather overnight, withsimilar soakings to come.
‘Life and death’: Biden tells Florida to flee Hurricane Milton
US President Joe Biden has begged Florida residents to flee Hurricane Milton, warning it could turn into the worst natural disaster in a century. See photos, video.
‘Ute tax’ fears reignited over new car pollution cap
The Coalition has raised concerns new car pollution caps could drive up the cost of family and tradie-friendly SUVs and utes ahead of the Prime Minister’s crunch meetings with Asian leaders.
‘Dark hole’: Big issue in rise of smart cars
The threat of foreign EVs being remotely controlled on Australian roads is unlikely, but the computers on wheels are still listening and watching everything we do.
Millions to be battered by severe storms
One state is set to experience severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and destructive winds as two large weather systems move across the country.
Bold plan for new ‘river’ beaches
Waterways in western Sydney would be transformed with beaches, trails and jetty pools under an ambitious plan to reshape the city’s connection with its rivers.
Tradie accidentally turns Harbour green
Waters around a prime Sydney suburb have been turned fluorescent green by run-off from a tradie.
Mapped: Australia’s severe weather forecast
The nation could be in for a double whammy of flood and fire emergencies this spring and summer. See the forecast for your state.
‘We need action’: 16 everyday Queenslanders have their say on climate change
From Mackay to the South Burnett, it is the everyday people of regional Queensland who could be most impacted, and play the biggest part, in the transition to clean energy. Here’s what they had to say about the push toward net zero.
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