Australia
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Queensland bracing for heatwave during storm recovery
Areas of Queensland affected by “unprecedented” storms now face the prospect of days without electricity amid extreme heat. Storms and flash flooding across southeast Queensland have claimed seven lives since …
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Nine people dead after Christmas storms grip east coast
Wild weather across the eastern states over Christmas and Boxing Day has resulted in nine fatalities. QUEENSLAND * The bodies of two women aged 46 and 40 were recovered near …
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NSW School Principal Socrates Dassaklis receives parliamentary tribute upon retirement
2023 marks the end of Tempe High School Principal Socrates Dassaklis’ 37-year teaching career, leaving behind an immense legacy on his school which also saw him earn a parliamentary tribute. …
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Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos calls for government aid to clean up Bronte beach
Waverley Council Mayor Paula Masselos is asking for more funds from the government to assist in the cleanup of Bronte following a beachside Christmas party with 10,000 in attendance. Ms …
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Seven dead as storms ravage Queensland, one missing
The number of people killed in southeast Queensland storms has risen to seven, with another boating accident victim found. Ambulance officials initially said two people had been found dead after …
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Heavy rainfall hits multiple regions for a third night
Wet weather has battered parts of NSW for a third night in a row leaving communities on alert to the possibility of flooding. Severe thunderstorms forecast on Tuesday afternoon were …
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Wild Christmas weather, flash floods
Thunderstorms are expected to continue across NSW on Boxing Day, bringing further risk of flash flooding and other damage to large parts of the state. A severe weather warning for …
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Shopping ‘grand final’ as Boxing Day deals go on offer
Australians seeking retail therapy after a year compounded by a cost-of-living crisis will be spoiled for choice with “unprecedented” Boxing Day deals up for grabs. The most successful December 26 …
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Inflation to eat into Christmas lunches, presents: poll
Four out of ten Australians will spend less on their Christmas lunches and dinners this year because of spiralling costs, according to a new poll. The survey of 1024 people …
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EV exodus: thousands of owners to hit the road for Xmas
Australia’s regional areas are expected to see “more electric vehicles than they’ve ever seen before” in the coming weeks as 90,000 new electric car drivers embark on summer road trips …