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Inside the major clean-up of a river city struck by flood
Forty flood-ravaged boats and 26 missing pontoons wash up in remote places following a major flood through Bundaberg, some travelling more than 100 kilome...
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Your old fridge may be hiding climate-warming chemicals
Chemicals hiding in old fridges and air conditioners can contribute to the greenhouse gas effect if not properly disposed. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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US accused of trying to 'edit out' climate change in Antarctic report
The US has been criticised over its reluctance to refer to "climate change" at a major Antarctic meeting, with France describing it as a "dangerous preced...
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Coalition's renewable energy buffer zones risks projects, report says
Energy experts have mixed views on what the Victorian Coalition's proposed renewable energy buffer zone policy could mean for the state's energy transitio...
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Friday news quiz: Soccer celebrations, bin battles, phone fails and weather watching
Today's news quiz is heating up like El Niño. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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Katherine couple still sleeping on verandah three months after major flooding
Katherine couple Nicki and Luke Asling have been living on their back verandah for the past three months, after their home was flooded to the ceiling in M...
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Injured toddler's ordeal highlights risks of weather radar blackspot
When two-year-old Teddy suffered a suspected broken leg on his family's outback property, the journey to hospital was complicated by a lack of reliable we...
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NT's new climate resilience plan lists gas project as top priority
The Northern Territory government's newly released climate resilience plan has listed the acceleration of gas extraction at the Beetaloo Basin as a top pr...
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Climate change and El Niño could form 'dangerous double act'
El Niño is declared and scientists say the climate change is making its impacts harder to predict. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australi...
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NSW home owners and renters gain access to $480m renewable energy scheme
Interest-free loans and cash subsidies are being offered by the New South Wales government to encourage the uptake of renewable energy measures like solar...
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Tim Wilson holds undisclosed shares in climate advisory firm through family trust
The shadow treasurer's investment trust holds 15,000 shares in a small company called Gondwana Carbon, which helps developers to acquire land, develop car...
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BoM forecasts strong El Niño and warns climate change could amplify any effects on Australia
El Niño events linked with extreme weather around the world – and can increase risk of bushfires in Australia and coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef Fo...
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Weather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe
Heatwave conditions build over much of continent, while mild start to winter continues in parts of Australia Hot weather is expected across Europe this we...
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Live: 'Chaotic weather' forecast for White House UFC event
As the fighters prepare for their South Lawn debuts, the Weather Channel is predicting heavy rain and potential thunderstorms. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Denial is back in vogue. As Australia leads climate talks, it’s beyond time we took the issue seriously
It is unlikely that many voters are flocking to Pauline Hanson for her scientific insights – but that is where they are lining up, regardless Want to get...
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Friday news quiz: Fake weather, a whale graveyard and James Bond going woke
Don't let your confidence be shaken or stirred by this week's test of how much you've been paying attention. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC New...
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When is rare good news on climate science actually bad? When News Corp misrepresents it | Temperature Check
The worst-case scenario for a high-emissions scenario has been revised downward – but the best-case option is now implausible Get our breaking news email,...
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Leaders of flood ravaged community say locals will return to no services
Three months ago the town of Nauiyu / Daly River was submerged in the region's worst ever floods. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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Residents shocked by severe storm as South West WA homes left flooded
An unexpected deluge has flooded homes and public facilities in the South West WA town of Harvey. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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Town saved from flooding 70 years ago sets vintage tractor record
A New South Wales town hosts a celebration of the "little grey" tractors that helped save it from flooding 70 years ago. Newsiline summarises this report...
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'Rain bomb', mini tornadoes: Debunking Australia's greatest weather myths
Meteorologic rhetoric in Australia, including from the media, can at times be inaccurate, misconstrued or just completely fictitious. Newsiline summarises...
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Energy price relief on the horizon for regional Queenslanders
Household power bills will drop by about 7 per cent, while business bills will drop by 8 per cent from July 1. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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Australia's biggest barramundi fishing competition under way after flood delay
The country's biggest annual barramundi fishing competition is under way on the Northern Territory's remote Daly River, after the tournament was delayed b...
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Nauiyu residents return to 'gut-wrenching' scenes of flood devastation
Residents of the Northern Territory town of Nauiyu / Daly River have started returning home after spending three months in evacuation centres following ex...
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Trump announces $981 million support package for highly polluting energy source
The White House has hosted politicians and governors from coal-rich states to announce further support for "beautiful, clean coal." Newsiline summarises t...
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Australia’s GDP figures are meaningless when the boom in datacentres means destroying jobs and the climate | Greg Jericho
In the March quarter Australia’s economy grew 0.3%. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publish...
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El Niño expected to develop in coming months, bringing hotter and drier weather to eastern Australia
BoM and other agencies expect transition to the first El Niño since spring 2023 sometime during winter Follow our Australia news live blog for latest upda...
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Council waiting for dry weather to fix creek causeway after drownings
Two people drowned days after several near-drownings at Kaluna Creek, north of Townsville, but the delays in fixing the deadly creek causeway means the da...
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Red skies, rainbows and a ravaging storm — WA's weather in May, captured by you
May delivered Western Australia bursts of sunshine, brief spells of rain and long stretches of dry skies that left many wondering when winter would finall...
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Weather warning for abnormally high tides along entire SA coastline
South Australia's State Emergency Service warns people not to risk their safety as abnormally high tides are set to lash the state's coastline. Newsiline...
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Climate change 'loading the dice' as farmers brace for El Niño announcement
A formal El Niño declaration could pivot many Australian regions back into prolonged dry spells. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia...
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South Australia braces for severe weather and damaging winds
The State Emergency Service has advised people to move vehicles away from trees and secure loose items around properties as South Australia braces for dam...
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WA storm cuts power to thousands as wild weekend weather continues
Western Australia's southern half endures a second storm in as many days, with the State Emergency Service receiving nearly 700 requests for help across t...
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Police find 11yo boy who went missing in wild weather in Perth
An 11-year-old autistic boy, who is non-verbal, has been found after going missing from Perth's western suburbs in wild weather on Saturday afternoon. New...
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Breaking: Search for 11yo boy missing in wild weather in Perth
An 11-year-old autistic boy, who is non-verbal, is missing from Perth's western suburbs, with police and SES volunteers searching for him in wet and storm...
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The household battery revolution that could change energy bills … and the world
Australia is pioneering a revolution in home renewables and battery use, proving what is possible with the right policies The timing was rich with symboli...