Update as ‘dangerous’ bug infests coast
Sniffer dogs have been unleashed in the latest attempt to control the spread of a ‘dangerous’ invasive species infesting the east coast of Australia.
Environment
Floods, 100mm falls forecast in wild week
Rainfall totals across swathes of Aussie states have been smashed, with one region breaking a 25-year-old record, as meteorologists warn forecasted deluges could bring flash flooding this week.
Weather warning for millions of Aussies
Australians are being urged to brace for a turbulent weekend, as one side of the country battles a stifling heatwave while the other contends with heavy rains.
‘Harrowing’ scenes after major bushfire
Authorities have warned residents affected by bushfires in Perth are “not out of the woods yet”, with challenging conditions expected over the weekend.
More Stories
Teen tells of terrifying shark attack
Two teens bitten by a shark during an evening swim off Victoria’s Surf Coast fought back, with a former trauma nurse miraculously on hand.
Deadly Indonesian volcano erupts killing and injuring dozens
The largest mountain on the island of Java has erupted blanketing villages in ash, sending thousands fleeing, and killing 14. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES
Albo goes for ‘Goldilocks zone’ on emissions
Anthony Albanese has opted for a 2030 emissions target that is not too soft and not too hard, writes David Mills.
Snapchat spurs Gen Z to reef action
Snapchat is using augmented reality to bring the plight of the Great Barrier Reef to Gen Z and offering a chance to take action.
Twelve rescued from horror NSW floods
A dozen people have been rescued from floodwaters in NSW and more rainfall is on the way, with some communities bracing for a major deluge.
$4.75m liquid gold: Qld man’s idea to help Aussie farmers
Brett Smuts struck liquid gold when he discovered a way to turn alkaline batteries into a clean fuel that can save Aussie farmers. Now, he’s looking for investors.
Mapped: New bushfire-prone areas revealed as drones called in
These are the areas across Australia that could burn again this summer – but fire agencies also have a new hi-tech tool in their arsenal. SEE THE AREAS AND VIDEO
Huge impact of this tiny benchtop bin
Residents in one Sydney council have been given this small bin for their kitchen bench. And it’s had a huge impact already.
Australia under pressure as leaders agree to coal ‘phase-down’
The COP26 climate change summit has ended with historic agreement on the “phase-down” of coal, as Australia faces global pressure to lift its emissions target.
Dramatic ways Australia will achieve net zero by 2050
After weeks of waiting, the government has released the economic modelling it used for its net zero strategy.
Original URL: https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/environment/page/95