Will climate change make us more violent? 3 reasons why it might
By now, you may think you have a good handle on the consequences of climate change. A warmer world is one in which extreme weather will be more frequent and …
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Qld and NSW weather: Warning for two massive storms
Two massive storm cells are bearing down on Queensland’s south east as the state experiences another wave of wild weather. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the region at …
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Residents told to boil water after contamination scare in Victorian town of Inverloch
Residents in the Victorian town of Inverloch are being urged to boil tap water before drinking it or brushing their teeth, following a contamination scare. Health and water authorities issued …
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NSW chaos as flood warnings renewed, rain continues
NSW residents have been offered little reprieve from torrential rain with flood warnings renewed. The newest deluge has prompted the alarm to be raised for people in the Hawkesbury and …
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South Korean wildfire destroys 159 homes, forces 6,200 to flee
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Thousands of South Korean firefighters and troops were battling a large wildfire on Saturday that tore through an eastern coastal area and temporarily threatened a nuclear …
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‘Heartbreaking’: Urgent plea from charities in flood disaster zones
Australians desperate to do the right thing and help those who have been left with nothing in the wake of devastating floods are being asked to reconsider what they donate. …
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‘It’s just so much worse’: Inside the East Coast flooding disaster
From Tanya Lawrie’s veranda, it began as a classic Brisbane afternoon shower. Water fell in sheets that Thursday afternoon, filling the gutters and swelling the Enoggera Creek just a few …
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Mosquito virus cases across Australia expected to climb
A woman is still fighting for life in a Brisbane hospital after contracting a rare yet deadly mosquito-borne virus, with more cases expected to be confirmed across the country. Health …
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More storms forecast as 28 evacuation orders in three NSW areas issued
Thousands of NSW residents in three regions have been placed on high alert on Saturday, as the weather bureau forecasts more significant rainfall into next week. As of Saturday morning, …
Read More‘It’s just so much worse’: Months of rain in days leaves the East Coast mopping up an unprecedented disaster
From Tanya Lawrie’s veranda, it began as a classic Brisbane afternoon shower. Water fell in sheets that Thursday afternoon, filling the gutters and swelling the Enoggera Creek just a few …
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