Wild storms cause chaos in one state
Chaotic scenes are unfolding across NSW as wild thunderstorms and heavy rain wreaks havoc on the majority of the state, with more wet weather on the way.
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Warning after 41 Aussies drown in 36 days
An expert has issued a dire warning after 41 people drowned in Australian waterways over the holiday period.
‘Unacceptable’: Bleijie blasts own energy distributor for aircon cut-off
Acting Premier Jarrod Bleijie says its unacceptable that thousands of sweltering Queenslanders had the cooling function on their airconditioners turned off remotely. SEE THE MAP
Update in search for body of shark victim
Friends and family are mourning the “fiercely loyal, compassionate and caring” surfer as the four day search for his body concludes.
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Map reveals fatal risk growing in Aus
A hot and wet summer is going to put further pressure on household budgets and the health of millions of Aussies.
Major update on mandatory new bins
The NSW government is pushing for mandatory weekly collection of food scrap bins as landfills are expected to reach their capacity in less than 10 years.
‘Not yet:’ Grim warning on renewables rollout
A major report into Australia’s ability to reach its renewable energy target has warned the rollout is not at the “speed and scale” needed.
‘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.
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.
Four-hour window where soaring heatwave could cause blackouts
With parts of Western Sydney set to reach 39C, households have been warned against leaving lights on or running air-conditioners too low. But there’s a particular danger time that has electricity providers most concerned.
Fruit-picking robots: Aussie sector’s radical $60m boost
Australia’s horticulture is getting a massive boost to bring a technological revolution to the vital industry.
Cop injured as 170 protesters charged
Police have charged 170 climate protesters over their alleged involvement in temporarily shutting down a major shipping channel in Newcastle.
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