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Thunderstorms close motorways, flood theme parks in Queensland
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New Vital chief quakes at villa restoration.
'I went through hell': Backpacker's shipping container rape torment
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'Onslaught of water': Incredible scenes as flash flood shuts down zoo
Australian Reptile Park was forced to close its doors this morning and relocate animals.
Round two: Kiwis, expats reveal why NZ is better than Oz
Kiwis and expats have come out and defended the New Zealand lifestyle.
Heavy rain floods roads in Sydney's CBD, briefly closing public transport
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Reducing fire, and cutting carbon emissions, the Aboriginal way
New York Times: As blazes rage, fire-prevention methods are drawing attention.
Girl, 3, found with pet dog after going missing for 24 hours
The girl spent almost 24 hours missing in flood-affected Western Australia.
Photo that uncovered $100m scandal
The photo shared during an election campaign deserves a closer look.
'Never going back!': Kiwi expats reveal why they love Oz more than NZ
Kiwis reveal why they would rather live across the ditch ... but the water's not a reason.
Selfie-centred tourist is trolled for Aussie pics during bushfires
Instagrammer's holiday pics dubbed "smug and insensitive" by Aussies.
Neighbours at war: Kiwi family's death threats after TV report
A Taupō man and his Australian-born daughters are at the centre of the scandal.
What a scorcher: Earth just had its hottest decade on record
The decade had eight of the 10 hottest years on record.
'Swift, devastating, irreparable': The human cost of online witch hunts
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Claire Trevett: Jacinda Ardern's early election-year gift
COMMENT: Scott Morrison may secretly harbour same views on Ardern as Steve Price.
Worrying popularity of bush fire conspiracy
The conspiracy theory has spread far and wide on social media.
Expert's dire fire warning for Australia
Amid deadly,devastating bushfire season, experts warn Australia should get used to it.
Clarke Gayford and Jacinda Ardern - their secret holiday
The First Bloke talks about the couple's attempted secret holiday.
The world saw this Australian beach town burn. It's still cut off
New York Times: Mallacoota is rationing fuel and relying on the military for help.
'I can't give up until I find him': Firefighter's desperate search in town destroyed by fire
The tiny town of Nerrigundah has been hard hit by Australia's devastating bush fires.
Watch: Aussie TV host slams Jacinda Ardern in bizarre rant
'What is she doing hanging around Australia? Typical virtue signalling from Ardern.'
Letters: Ancient fire controls still relevant
The Northern Territory has no disastrous fires; the mosaic burnoff system is still in use.
'Sheer glee and cruelty': The sad death of Wilson Gavin
Student loudly protested a drag queen reading programme. A day later he was dead.
Graphic reality of koala and kangaroo bush fire deaths
Pictures taken by Humane Society International sheds heartbreaking light on their fate.
Westpac offers to pay one year of mortgages for bushfire victims
Westpac is stepping in to help those who lost their homes.
Editorial: Australia needs to face up to climate change
EDITORIAL: Massive out-of-control blazes are red flags which are impossible to ignore.
Letters: Swamp no place for homes
If legal action is taken against our council, guess who pays the bill.
Ridiculous debate at centre of Australian fire crisis
COMMENT: Both sides of ideological spectrum are obsessed with politics and ignoring reason
Mother's lesson sparks $5m business empire
A drive with his mother gave Aussie Nic Marchesi the motivation to do something bold.
Australian PM's popularity plunges as another firefighter dies
Approval rating for Aussie PM nosedives after he admits his Hawaiian trip was a mistake.