‘Catastrophic’: Parts of Australia to hit 47C
Australia is bracing itself for a blistering start to the week, with temperature records for December on the line as the mercury soars.
Environment
Tragic discovery at popular beach
The body of a swimmer has been pulled from the water at a popular beach after a frantic search.
Chalmers skirts key budget deficit question
Jim Chalmers declined to directly answer whether a total of forecasted $122.1bn in deficits will increase in the mid-year budget update set to be released on Wednesday.
Dire warning over Aussie tourist hotspot
A major warning has been issued to tourists planning to visit an Australian hotspot known for its famous coastal scenery and marine populations.
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Major fast food franchises’ gross act
Major fast food stores have been slapped with large fines after some staff committed a gross act.
‘Red flag’: Plastic health dangers revealed
Plastic has been part of our lives, for all our lives – but new research suggests the chemicals inside these substances pose unacceptable risks to human health. See the dangers.
‘Hacked to pieces’: Fury over sick act
Aussie fishermen are in the firing line after divers made a sickening discovery that left them shocked and saddened.
ADF reveals five sources of contaminated soil, water at RAAF Amberley Base
The Australian Defence Force has released the sources at RAAF Base Amberley which had caused toxic fish in nearby rivers, with plans for additional remediation works commencing next year.
New health update for Great Barrier Reef coral
A new report has revealed new findings on the health of coral on the Great Barrier Reef, but experts are saying it should be read with caution.
Why polar blast will continue across Australia
It’s been a long and bitter winter in many parts of Australia, but we’re being warned there’s more to come. See where the downpours will fall.
Surfer speaks out after shark rips off leg
A young surfer who lost his leg in a shark attack has vowed to return to the water just days after undergoing major surgery.
Gardening act that could become illegal
An Aussie council is looking at fining residents for pruning mature trees on private properties.
‘Cruel trade’: Rare bird eggs seized
A Tasmanian man is under investigation for allegedly collecting and smuggling endangered rare bird eggs to people overseas.
Major update after REDcycle collapse
The ACCC gives Coles, Woolworths and Aldi the okay to push on with their soft plastics recycling program after the collapse of REDcycle.
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