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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
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Uber
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
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
The Bureau has issued a grim warning for Queensland as WA braces through another large cold front.
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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
Lightning strike at St Joseph’s v Lara game at Bisinella Oval in Lara on Saturday. Credit Tony Cattanach