Intense heatwave to sweep Australia
Parts of Australia are bracing for another oppressive heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 16C above the December average.
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Why cicadas are so much louder this year
Summer means a lot of things: hot weather, long nights and loud cicadas. And those noisy insects seem to be turning up the decibels this year.
‘Bagging it’: Dutton attacks bombshell findings
Peter Dutton is defending his nuclear plan after the national science agency released damning findings about its cost.
Dire heatwave, storm warning for millions
Millions of Aussies are under heatwave warnings as temperatures rise above the mid-40s in some regions – all while storms continue to batter the east coast.
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Major update in live sheep export ban
A parliamentary committee has given the green light to the Albanese government’s Bill to ban live sheep exports, but has made a key recommendation.
Dutton’s surprising hint on nuclear cost
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Stunning underwater pic hides huge problem
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Cold snap, outages trigger gas threat
Users across Australia’s east coast states risk facing a gas supply shortage, as a cold snap bites, the energy market operator has warned.
Aussies freeze through coldest morning of the year
An extra blanket or two could be in order as Australians woke up to icy weather across the country. See how long the cold blast will last.
Coldest morning of the year, town hits -5.6C
Aussies have woken to freezing temperatures thanks to a lengthy low-pressure system moving across the eastern third of the country.
I got tested for nanoplastics: Here’s what I learnt
A simple test can determine the level of toxic plastic chemicals you have in your body – but be prepared for a shock.
One thing Dutton won’t reveal before poll
Peter Dutton has indicated energy policy will be a key election battle, digging in on his vow to scrap Labor’s legislated emissions target.
One thing Dutton won’t reveal before poll
Peter Dutton has indicated energy policy will be a key election battle, digging in on his vow to scrap Labor’s legislated emissions target.
Bizarre scenes at new metro site
The Sydney Metro West project has been taken over by a group of goats but it’s for a good reason.
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