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National weather forecast for Thursday August 18
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National weather forecast for Thursday August 18

National weather forecast for Thursday August 18

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Up to 40,000 residents risk flood evacuation in Sydney’s west by 2040: Perrottet

Up to 40,000 residents risk flood evacuation in Sydney’s west by 2040: Perrottet

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said that by 2040, about 40,000 people would need to be evacuated during flooding events in the Hawkesbury-Nepean region if there was a repeat of the catastrophic flooding of July.

  • by Laura Chung
The ridesharing app making sustainability strides
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The ridesharing app making sustainability strides

Not all those driving on the Uber app constantly feature regularly in their riders’ social media posts. But, then again, not all drivers drive a Tesla.

  • by Simon Webster
National weather forecast for Wednesday August 17
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National weather forecast for Wednesday August 17

National weather forecast for Wednesday August 17

Wet summer more likely as La Nina strengthens again

Wet summer more likely as La Nina strengthens again

The chance of a rare third consecutive La Nina drenching the east coast has risen to 70 per cent. 

  • by Laura Chung
Opposite ends of the country bracing for more rain and flooding
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Opposite ends of the country bracing for more rain and flooding

The Bureau has issued a grim warning for Queensland as WA braces through another large cold front.

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National weather forecast for Tuesday August 16
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National weather forecast for Tuesday August 16

National weather forecast for Tuesday August 16.

National weather forecast for Monday August 15
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National weather forecast for Monday August 15

National weather forecast for Monday August 15

‘Parks only on paper’: Experts call on Plibersek to tighten marine protections
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‘Parks only on paper’: Experts call on Plibersek to tighten marine protections

Prominent marine scientists are calling on the environment minister to provide greater protection to Australia’s ailing marine parks.

  • by Miki Perkins
Lightning strike at Bisinella Oval in Lara on Saturday
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Lightning strike at Bisinella Oval in Lara on Saturday

Lightning strike at St Joseph’s v Lara game at Bisinella Oval in Lara on Saturday. Credit Tony Cattanach

National weather forecast for Sunday August 14
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National weather forecast for Sunday August 14

National weather forecast for Sunday August 14.