‘Unacceptable’ injury raises power plant safety issues
The chief executive of a Queensland power plant still recovering from a catastrophic explosion says a worker being injured on site is "unacceptable".
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Greyhound welfare claims dog embattled racing industry
The greyhound industry is in fresh turmoil with an investigation looming into claims deaths were hidden and dogs pushed to race at levels causing injuries.
Greyhound racing to continue despite damning vet report
NSW's greyhound racing industry is again in turmoil as more allegations of poor animal welfare practices are brought to light by a former chief vet.
Climate groups take aim at Dutton call to scrap target
Peter Dutton's pledge to scrap an emissions target would leave Australia in the dust of the race to stop global warming, climate groups and the government say.
Nation in for a soaking as massive rainband heads east
Rain is forecast in every state and territory as a weather system spanning thousands of kilometres makes it way from west to east.
Cameras reveal wombat burrows can be safe havens after fire and waterholes after rain
As large and severe fires become more common in forests across southeastern Australia, our wildlife will need all the help they can get – including the humble wombat burrow.
Another opportunity to see Aurora Australis
The colourful Aurora Australis lights caused by a large geomagnetic storm may be visible in some Australian states for a second night.
Flood fears as deluge set for NSW, dam likely to spill
More wet and stormy weather is expected to lash NSW with Sydney's Warragamba dam predicted to spill as flood warnings are issued for areas downstream.
Heavy rain to drench coastal NSW and Sydney: bureau
After a month of above-average rainfall, the wet weather is expected to continue across NSW as a band of rain makes its way to the coast.
An extra hour of sleep as daylight saving ends
People in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and ACT will have an extra hour of sleep as daylight saving ends for another year.
Body found as flooding forces 168 rescues across NSW
Record rainfall across Sydney and parts of NSW have caused flooding and widespread damage with authorities issuing evacuation orders for some communities.
Clean up and damage under review as flooding recedes
Residents have returned to flood-affected homes as emergency crews assess the damage inflicted by record rainfall in parts of NSW.
Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter
There should be enough gas supply to meet demand in the east coast market, as the government commits to working to bringing down prices further for consumers.
Australia briefed on report into killing of aid worker
An Israeli military spokesman says Australia is among the countries that have been presented the report into how their citizens were killed in a Gaza strike.
Farewell El Nino, say hello to La Nina
El Nino conditions are beginning to shift across Australia to a more neutral weather system that may change to a La Nina later this year.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan sweeps through inland NT
Residents in the path of ex-Topical Cyclone Megan have been warned to expect road closures and flash flooding across the Northern Territory.
Cyclone Megan could develop to category four in Top End
Tropical Cyclone Megan is now a category three system as it moves toward the Northern Territory coast, with the possibility it could intensify to category four.
Tropical cyclone Megan likely to form over NT coast
Residents in north-east Arnhem Land and the Gulf of Carpentaria are bracing for a rain dump, just weeks after Cyclone Lincoln tore through the region.
Cyclone Megan sparks warning to coastal residents
A second cyclone in as many months has formed off the Northern Territory's coast and is expected to lash the Top End for days.
Relief as ‘resilient’ family rescued from remote WA
Seven family members who were missing in remote flooded Western Australia for several days have been rescued and are said to be doing well.
Missing family of seven found safe in remote WA
The group of seven family members that have been missing in the West Australian outback have been found by police, and are reported to be safe and well.
Festivals and events cancelled as southeast swelters
Millions of people are sweltering through an autumn scorcher in Australia's southeast, with a heatwave warning issued for four states.
Two states push national summer drowning toll to 99
A spike in summer drownings in Victoria and Queensland has pushed the national toll higher but surf lifesavers suggest it could have been much worse.
‘People forget’: experts chart year of extreme weather
Scientists have released a snapshot of the extreme weather events that hit Australia and hope it will get people to focus on preparing for what's ahead.
Lincoln won’t reach severe tropical cyclone strength
Authorities say ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln is unlikely to develop into a severe tropical cyclone but remains on track to slam into WA's northwest coast.
Weakened Lincoln to bring rain, wind back to coast
Strong winds and heavy rain are likely along the Gascoyne coast as ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln reaches Western Australia on Saturday night.
Looming heat spike causing ‘grave concern’ for firies
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle bushfires in western Victoria as temperatures are predicted to spike.
Emergency services prepare for cyclone and flooding
Authorities are bolstering emergency service teams in Western Australia's northwest in preparation for the likely impact of a tropical cyclone.
Lincoln to strengthen into a cyclone within 12 hours
A tropical low sitting off the West Australian coast near Broome is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone overnight, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
‘High risk’ Lincoln will turn back into a cyclone
Ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln is a strong chance to redevelop after it crosses Western Australia and heads to sea, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Storm system could redevelop into a cyclone over state
Ex-Cyclone Lincoln has blasted the Top End with heavy rainfall as it moves west amid a warning it could redevelop into a cyclone off the Kimberley coast.