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NEWSPremiumHorror moment as magpie season kicks off

A chilling video has revealed that the season Aussies dread most has arrived earlier than expected.

Adelaide Lang

newsPremiumMonths of weather chaos to hit state

One state has been warned to anticipate destructive storms and high temperatures over the coming months, with experts urging people to prepare their homes.

Clareese Packer

EnvironmentGood news for some threatened species as numbers rise

Many threatened species in NSW national parks are heading in the right right direction, while efforts are underway in Queensland to boost wombat numbers.

Rachael Ward

EnvironmentNation failing to pull species back from brink: report

A new report card has given Australia an F, for fail, for its efforts to bring the nation's endangered plants and animals back from the brink.

Tracey Ferrier

NEWSPremiumEntire city quarantined as threat spreads

An Australian capital city is in quarantine, as the state government tries to curtail the spread of a bug.

Blair Jackson

NEWSPremiumFire danger warning as temps soar to 30

High fire danger warnings have been issued across Australia, as climbing temperatures and strong winds provide a perfect storm.

Clareese Packer

EnvironmentSecond western freight hub shelved in six months

The future of freight in Melbourne's west is up in the air as plans for a rail hub have been scrapped.

Adrian Black

WA NEWS VideoCommentsEast Freo backyard dubbed ‘ground zero’ for shot-hole borer

Joanne Taggat’s East Fremantle backyard has been dubbed ‘ground zero’ of the spread of the destructive polyphagous shot-hole borer in Australia.

Geof Parry and Caitlyn Rintoul

WeatherRollercoaster weekend of weather ahead

From sweltering summer heats to rain and wild winds, the rollercoaster weather of the first weekend of spring is set to continue.

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WA newsPremiumBiosecurity crisis as tree-killing quarantine zone expanded

The State Government has expanded its quarantine area of the tree-killing polyphagous shot-hole borer in a bid to curb its spread.

Caitlyn Rintoul

UPDATEDChilling warning issued for multiple states

Millions of Australians are being warned to brace for a potentially challenging fire season. Here’s what is forecast for your state.

Nathan Schmidt

EnvironmentSurprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking

Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Federal politicsCommentsPremiumPlibersek urges give and take on environment law compromise

Tanya Plibersek has lashed out at the Greens over her compromise on a new environmental protection watchdog while holding out hope the laws can pass in the next fortnight with backing from the Coalition.

Katina Curtis

EnvironmentTwenty species added to extinction risk list

Another 20 species have been added to Australia's endangered list including imperilled plants and animals.

Tracey Ferrier

EnvironmentTrial for tech that strips forever chemicals from water

There's rising global concern about a vast family of toxic man-made chemicals but Queensland scientists have developed a promising new solution.

Tracey Ferrier

EnvironmentFines for feeding crocodiles bite harder

People who feed or interact with crocodiles will face harsher penalties under new public safety measures.

Savannah Meacham

UPDATEDPremium‘Extensive’ damage after state’s wild weather

Damage has been “extensive” following wild winds, with at least 70 homes either isolated or in danger as one state faces a major clean-up.

Clareese Packer

MiningCommentsPremiumHayward joins Rigg and Grylls at carbon credit play

Prominent Aboriginal businesswoman Colleen Hayward has hopped aboard a venture that aims to transform fire-ravaged bush into cash.

Adrian Rauso

EnvironmentPM criticised for walking back from environment pledge

Environment groups are dismayed after the prime minister indicated he was open to stripping decision-making powers from Australia's new watchdog for nature.

Tracey Ferrier

WeatherPremiumWeather warnings issued in three states, conditions worsen

Millions of Australians are bracing for a spate of wild weather in the southeast, with residents in some affected areas being urged to evacuate immediately.

Clareese Packer

UpdatedPremiumEvacuate now: Aussie state on high alert

Parts of Tasmania are experiencing flooding, with several communities told to evacuate as other states brace for damaging wind.

Clareese Packer and Aisling Brennan

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Mature trees are dying all over Perth, it’s time to stop it

Mature trees provide vital habitats to birds and other wildlife, offer shade in the brutal summer months, and add to the overall street appeal of suburbs. Replacing them with saplings is far from ideal.

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

WA NewsPremium‘Grave concern’: WA council’s on edge over shot-hole borer

A shot-hole borer scare in WA’s South West has put councils on edge — sparking calls for a greater awareness campaign to stop the spread of the tree-killing beetle.

Caitlyn Rintoul

TragedySad details emerge after car crushes couple

Tragic new details have been revealed after an elderly couple were crushed by a tree, resulting in the death of the husband.

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