‘Plunged into darkness’: Transgrid faces $90m fine
Power company Transgrid has been accused of being “in breach of their contract” to supply power to Broken Hill residents — and could cop a multi million-dollar fine for it.
Environment
Huge step Aussies are taking to avoid blackouts
Amid increasing concern about summer blackouts and the effect of extreme weather, more Aussies are seeking their own ways to keep the power on.
Major update on cockatoo stuck in supermarket
There’s been a major update regarding the safety of Mickey the cockatoo, who has spent nearly a month trapped inside a NSW Coles and shopping centre.
Premier under fire for act before $5bn sale
The New South Wales Premier met with his friend of 20 years – a racing executive – for a ‘meet and greet’ shortly before a massive $5bn racetrack sell-off was announced.
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‘Not right:’ Nats vow to build gold mine
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has hit out at Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek after she controversially dudded the proposed site of a gold mine.
Storm damage: What makes a successful insurance claim
Wild weather has caused chaos across three states. Thousands were left without power and insurance claims for damaged homes are set to soar. This is what you need to make a claim.
Council’s hilarious move in affluent suburb
Houses in this leafy suburb go for $5 million, but the local council has come up with a hilarious response to hundreds of trees being illegally chopped.
Why lower quality meat cuts could hit millions
Australians could be in for a spate of lower quality meat cuts on supermarket shelves after one state was hit with a dry, cold winter, with crops suffering as a result.
Why lower quality meat cuts could hit millions
Australians could be in for a spate of lower quality meat cuts on supermarket shelves after one state was hit with a dry, cold winter, with crops suffering as a result.
‘Forever chemicals’ force dam shut down
A dam has been cut off from providing water into a state’s drinking supply after dangerous chemicals were detected.
‘Political’: Dutton slams gold mine decision
The Opposition Leader has weighed into the debate on the development of a new gold mine, calling Tanya Plibersek’s decision a bid to woo Greens voters.
The Wiggles’ next move to ‘empower’ Aussie kids
The popular children’s entertainers have been enlisted to help teach Aussie kids a lesson for life. Watch the video.
Australia rocked by another earthquake
It comes just weeks after a 4.1 magnitude quake rocked Victoria’s high country.
Major call after kids attacked by dingoes
A mayor has called for a huge overhaul to kids camping on a heritage-listed tourist hotspot after numerous dingo attacks over the year.
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