Plan to help farmers prepare for drought
The federal government is set to announce “vital” funding to help farmers and regional communities prepare for the next drought.
Environment
‘Suspicious’: Bushfire near 400yo trees
An emergency level bushfire has been deemed deliberately lit, as authorities try to contain the blaze that has already burnt through 8000 hectares.
Aussie rock legend calls out plans for Kakadu
An Australian rock legend has claimed “people will be ready to rally from every corner of the nation” if a uranium licence is extended in Kakadu National Park.
Aussies warned: ‘Stay out of the water’
Authorities have warned beachgoers to stay out the water after a dangerous phenomenon appeared along a major city’s coastline.
‘Horror show’ infestations in Aussie homes
Made an unwelcome discovery in a rarely used cupboard lately? You’re probably not alone.
More smoke, ash as Indonesian volcano erupts again
The threat from an Indonesian volcano that has erupted more than half a dozen times is not over, as it belched more smoke and ash and an international airport remains closed. See the photos.
Revealed: how much plastic is in our water
For the first time, researchers have discovered just how many particles of nanoplastic lurk in our drinking water – amid concerns about what it means for human health.
Toxic spill forces road shutdown
Motorists have been warned to avoid a major arterial road after a highly toxic substance spilt from a truck.
Likely cause of asbestos dumping revealed
The spread of asbestos at parks and reserves in an Australian capital city is getting bigger.
‘Intense and widespread’: Extent of Reef bleaching revealed
After a “worst ever” summer, coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef is more severe and in more places than ever before.
Bloke’s baffling act in NSW river ‘a world first’
An Australian larrikin has sailed the Australia’s largest pumpkin down a local river – and he suspects, perhaps obviously, that he’s the first ever to do so.
Three new kangaroo species uncovered
Three new species of extinct kangaroo have been described for the first time — including one that grew about twice the size of their living relatives.
Green subsidies no ‘free for all’: Chalmers
Amid warnings over the government’s recently announced Future Made in Australia plan, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said taxpayer funds would not be wasted.
Aussies helping build the ‘CO2 brick’
In what could be a global game-changer, an Aussie tech company is one step closer to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere – and locking it away in housebricks.
‘Hard truth’ Aussies must face
The road to net zero by 2050 will not be easy, and Australians have been warned they must be prepared to face “hard truths”.
‘Terrified’: Shock plan for tourist hotspot
The federal government has proposed developing an offshore wind farm in the middle of a massively popular tourist destination.
‘Terrified’: Shock plan for tourist hotspot
The federal government has proposed developing an offshore wind farm in the middle of a massively popular tourist destination.
Tragic discovery in floodwaters amid deluge
Authorities have found a body near flooded waters in Sydney, after areas of the city were hit with “life threatening” amounts of rain.
‘Evacuate now’: Warning as major dam spills
A major dam which stores about 80 per cent of Sydney’s water is spilling over after a rain deluge, prompting urgent evacuation alerts.
Man’s lucky rescue from floodwaters
The moment a man was rescued from a submerged excavator after becoming stranded in floodwaters from a massive rain deluge has been captured on camera.
‘Evacuate now’: Dire warning for thousands
Dozens of flood warnings have been issued for catchments in NSW and Queensland as the freak deluge continues to wreak havoc over the weekend.
Aussie’s genius idea for recycling hair
It sounds like something from science fiction, but an Aussie researcher has found a way to turn human hair into a native element.
Plants to be grown on the moon
The next time humans return to the moon, the astronauts will grow plants and bring them back to Earth.
Monster storm threatens to dump 300mm
Hundreds of millimetres of rain, strong winds and even waterspouts are set to hit parts of Australia’s east coast this week.
Reason over 30 beaches ruled ‘unsafe’
Not a single beach in the bay has been rated as safe for swimming, with the affected beaches stretching around from Portsea to Mentone all the way to Altona.
‘Stifling’: How Australia’s extreme weather affected you
From fatal floods to record dry spells and heat, 2023 was a year of extremes for Australia. See the map to compare temperatures by state.
Aussie Harry Potter event causes uproar
An interactive Harry Potter event in Australia is facing a backlash with fans ready to boycott and more than 20,000 people calling for it to be moved.
Jacinta Price’s fiery return to Parliament
Jacinta Price made a powerful and fiery speech against the government’s renewables push.
Big change at Woolies you didn’t notice
There’s been an eco-conscious change in one supermarket’s milk aisle that you may have missed and it could prompt others to follow suit.
Heat, fires, floods: wild weekend weather
Melbourne will swelter through its hottest day of the year so far, while heatwaves, severe flooding and another potential cyclone hit Queensland.
State hit by ‘life threatening’ flooding
Queenslanders still being slammed by ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily have been warned of the chance of a third system hitting the state this summer.
‘Serious concerns’: Big problem with Great Barrier Reef
A new government strategy to protect and restore the wetland areas of the Reef will drop today – highlighting slow progress in one area in particular.
City swelters through second heatwave
One capital city is enduring its second severe heatwave for the year, with the mercury soaring above 45C in multiple locations.
Inland Queensland bracing for deluge
As much as 1000mm of rain is expected to hit northwest Queensland in the coming days, as the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to wreak havoc.
Insurers called out over flood response
The insurance industry has been slammed by consumer groups over the ‘appalling’ treatment of Australians who suffered through devastating flooding.
Dutton hits out at ‘activist’ lawyers
Peter Dutton has vowed to strip the funding to a key environmental group that was involved in a bruising case against gas giant Santos.
Extreme heat warning for school return
Students across the country are returning to the classroom – but a parents’ group says too many schools are ill-equipped to deal with extreme heat.
50k without power as city hit by cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has crossed the Queensland coast near one of the state’s major cities, bringing damaging winds and massive power outages.
‘Severe’: Heatwave warning for Australia Day
Revellers are set for a scorcher this Australia Day with the mercury set to hit 47C amid widespread heatwaves.
Fears of 1m drenching as cyclone confirmed
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has been officially declared as a Category One storm, with fears it could dump a metre of rain this Australia Day.
Extreme weather forecast for Australia Day weekend
From a tropical cyclone to flooding and extreme heat, many Australians are in for wild weather this weekend. See what’s in store.
Heat, storms set to batter Aus Day
Storms, heatwave conditions and cyclones – Aussies across the country’s capital cities will be experiencing it all this Australia Day as the national outlook is revealed.
Dire warning as cyclone prepares to hit
A dire warning has been issued as a freak weather system prepares to hit land and bring “destructive” wind and “intense” rainfall.
Fears of 120km/h winds from cyclone hell
One Aussie state is bracing for the worst amid fears of 120km/h wind gusts and intense rainfall after battling scorching heatwave temperatures.
Deadly danger lurking Aussie beaches
A spate of jellyfish stings in the pristine island waters of a world-heritage paradise have prompted a warning.
Chance of new cyclone’s landfall revealed
One Aussie state is facing a dual front of heatwaves and storms from a tropical low which could form into a tropical cyclone in days, as models reveal its chances of making landfall.
Record year for threatened species listings
2023 was a grim year for Australian wildlife, with a record number of additions to the threatened species list.
State braces for extreme heatwave, 50C
Temperatures could reach 50 degrees in one state as up to 15,000 people will have to live without power for one week following vicious storm damage.
State on alert as cyclone threat intensifies
Meteorologists are watching closely as a potential tropical cyclone could form and reach the Queensland coast from mid next week.
Popular beach closed after find in water
Swimmers have been told to stay out of the water at one of the country’s most loved beaches after a worrying find in the water.
Original URL: https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/environment/page/3