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Regional Qld town bands together as painstaking flood recovery continues
Residents in the Central Queensland town of Clermont have been working through a backlog of home rebuilds and fencing six months on from the worst floodin...
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‘But we’re just 1% of emissions’: do smaller countries’ climate efforts matter?
Past and present leaders of wealthy nations such as UK and Germany have argued their actions are insignificant On first hearing, it is a position that sou...
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NSW’s deadly one-in-100-years floods could have been slashed by two metres using dams, CSIRO finds
Governments have not committed to measures modelled in the report on Lismore’s 2022 floods, which led to the deaths of 13 people Get our breaking news ema...
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CSIRO tests show even 10 'detention' basins cannot 'flood-proof' city
CSIRO modelling shows even the construction of 10 upstream 'detentions' would not have spared Lismore from the 2022 floods. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Thousands of outback roads damaged by floods could take year to fix
Damage to South Australia's network of outback roads is isolating remote communities, preventing children from getting to school, and slowing the restocki...
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AI and Iran will speed up the energy transition
Two things happened last week that give us a much clearer picture of what the world is going to be like from now on. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Wind 'drought' tests renewable energy poster child
South Australia is at the bleeding edge of the energy transition but record low winds have pushed its grid to the brink of its limits. Newsiline summarise...
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Heavy rain to soak Australia's east as un-El Niño-like weather continues
For an El Niño year, 2026 is so far the wettest on record for Australia, and an influx of tropical moisture is about to deliver another round of widesprea...
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Councils bar thirsty renewable energy zone from accessing town water
Rural NSW councils already under water restrictions are drawing a line in the sand regarding supplying water to Renewable Energy Zone projects. Newsiline...
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Why are Australian energy prices going up – and when will electricity bills come down?
Power prices are expected to fall from 1 July – but the savings, touted by Chris Bowen, won’t be passed on to many households and businesses Get our break...
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'Bloody hard to build': The Australian mega project at the centre of an energy fight
The hydroelectric megaproject is one of the largest and most ambitious ever built — but critics say it is simply too costly. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Coalition's renewables push 'chaos' for NSW energy plan, Minns says
Under the proposal, a Sydney City Renewable Energy Zone would be established to support greater use of solar and battery storage across the city, while th...
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Marinus will break energy 'deadlock' hobbling Tasmania, economist says
An economist says Marinus Link remains an investment in the national interest and will shore up Tasmania's energy security. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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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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The 'secret sauce' behind the tiny town that's cracked Australia's energy problem
This town isn't waiting for the energy transition — it's powering it. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the or...
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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...