‘Beggars belief’: Crisis crippling state
An MP has slammed the Albanese government for “falling short” on handling a crisis that is leaving thousands of animal carcasses washed up on beaches.
Environment
Labor commits $14m to tackle algae crisis
Murray Watt will commit $14m to tackle the toxic algal bloom plaguing the SA coast, however he warned the problem will not be solved “overnight”.
Fears entire town could be washed away
An entire Aussie town is at risk of being washed away by aggressive coastal erosion – and furious locals are demanding action.
‘Never seen before’: Shock pics of algal bloom
A federal minister has spoken out about the dead marine life from a toxic algal bloom as new pictures reveal the extent of the devastation.
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Update on flights after volcanic eruption
Not all Australian airlines are ready to fly again following Monday’s volcanic eruption in Indonesia.
New inequality putting renters in peril
With temperatures soaring every summer in Australia, renters are falling victim to a new inequality that is putting their health – and lives – at risk.
‘Unpredictable’ threat to budget hopes
An ‘unpredictable’ factor is threatening Australia’s hopes of a third budget surplus.
More flights axed, chaos as storm shifts
Flights have been cancelled, thousands remain in the dark and commuters face ongoing disruptions amid a freak storm – equivalent to a category 1 cyclone – in NSW.
If you live here, work from home today
Millions of Aussies have been told to stay home and avoid travelling if necessary after a freak “cyclone bomb” sparked commuter chaos and led to services being cancelled.
East coast braces for ‘unseasonable’ deluge
A cold snap has set the stage for an “unseasonable” bout of wet weather across the east coast – with rainfall totals forecast to reach up to 300mm.
Twist in plan for fruit sticker ban
A nation-leading ban on plastic fruit stickers has been paused in one state over fears the cost will prove too great for farmers.
Sign Aussie polar blast is here to stay
A massive cold front has blanketed the Australian southeast in icy temperatures and snowfall in some parts – and the cold snap is likely to endure for the weekend.
Mid East conflict to spark Aussie car shift
A major car shift could erupt across Australia off the back of volatile oil prices, sparked by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Huge change for new homes in major council
A major city council has made sweeping changes to the way residents cook and heat their homes.
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