‘Too late’: Dire warning for entire shire
A dire warning has been issued for hundreds of people in a remote Aussie shire as an out-of-control bushfire continues to rage.
Environment
Power stations ‘unavailable’ in heatwave
People have been left without power as major power stations remain “unavailable” while a heatwave continues to sweep NSW.
Uncertainty over key Aussie climate target
Events abroad are hanging over Australia’s climate change targets, the Climate Change and Energy Minister says.
NSW blackout risk on Wednesday — and Thursday
To help avoid electricity shortages, authorities will consider cuts to power use such as letting temperatures rise in museums and government offices.
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Why more Aussies are turning off heaters
Despite the federal government’s $300 electricity bill relief for Aussie households, more than 50 per cent of the population are expected to ditch their heaters this winter.
Labor shelves offshore gas bill
Labor has shelved a major change to gas approval processes, in return for Greens support for its fuel efficiency standards.
Labor shelves offshore gas bill
Labor has shelved a major change to gas approval processes, in return for Greens support for its fuel efficiency standards.
Angry sheep farmers turn on minister
Fed up farmers have walked out of a major post-budget speech amid backlash on Labor’s contentious plans to phase out live sheep exports.
Cruel blow after tornado destroys home
A family already battling their four-year-old daughter’s seizures has been left homeless after a tornado tore apart their home.
Surprising group in tornado clean-up
There is an asbestos risk for people involved in the clean-up following a devastating tornado in Western Australia’s south.
Dingo allegedly speared to death
A major investigation has been launched after a man allegedly killed a dingo with a speargun on a heritage-listed sand island.
How a plastic bottle can help sick kids
Recycling plastic bottles will help get regional kids to hospital, as the return and earn scheme rolls out a new charity initiative.
‘Washed away’: Sinkhole forms on Sydney road
Dover Heights residents were left surprised on Saturday night when a sinkhole engulfed a construction site.
Weather warnings as major dam spills
Warragamba Dam is spilling after hitting full capacity, with waterways across the state presenting flood risks on the last slated day of rain.
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