4 h. ago Sussan Ley to shut the door on key environment deal with Albanese

The opposition leader will pick a major fight with the government over its planned nature laws, arguing they would let ministers stall investment.

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4 h. ago Sussan Ley draws battlelines over Albanese’s environmental overhaul plan

The opposition leader will pick a major fight with the government over its planned nature laws, arguing they would let ministers stall investment.

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4 h. ago ‘Bizarre, bonkers’: Carey accuses Victoria Park of wasting money on racetrack lobbyist

A recent email from the Town reveals it put a call-out for quotes from professional lobbyists to help it fight the racetrack plan.

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5 h. ago Rookie surfer drowns in wild seas alongside friend who tried to save him

A police rescuer was also taken to hospital after he swallowed water while trying to rescue the men in the wild weather.

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5 h. ago ‘That horse was not 100 per cent’: Key runner ruled out of Cox Plate

Moonee Valley’s signature race has been reduced to eight runners after stewards scratched a horse for being lame.

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9 h. ago Double tragedy: Two men swept off Frankston pier as wild weather battered state

The State Emergency Service was swamped with more than 1400 calls, including reports of over 1000 toppled trees.

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12 h. ago Before Slow Horses, there was Down Cemetery Road: Mick Herron’s first novel gets the TV treatment

Starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, the crime thriller shares the dark humour and high-stakes thrills of its Slough House sibling.

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19 h. ago Melbourne weather: Two men dead after being swept off Frankston Pier; SES and BoM issued warnings for strong winds throughout Wednesday

Damaging winds exceeding 130 km/h lashed parts of the state on Wednesday, causing power outages and bringing down trees.

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19 h. ago Melbourne weather as it happened: Two men dead after being swept off Frankston Pier; SES and BoM issued warnings for strong winds throughout Wednesday

Damaging winds exceeding 130 km/h lashed parts of the state on Wednesday, causing power outages and bringing down trees.

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21 h. ago Sydney weather as it happened: Hottest October day ever recorded in some parts of Sydney, regional NSW as state braces for wild winds, thunderstorms

Extreme heat, damaging winds and thunderstorms are expected to hit NSW on Wednesday.

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22 h. ago Man charged after allegedly stolen caravan crashes with kids inside

A Gold Coast man has been charged after allegedly stealing a caravan and crashing it with three children inside.

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22 h. ago Sydney weather LIVE updates: Hottest October day ever recorded in some parts of Sydney, regional NSW as state braces for wild winds, thunderstorms

Extreme heat, damaging winds and thunderstorms are expected to hit NSW on Wednesday.

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24 h. ago King’s horse forced to wait for Melbourne Cup golden ticket bid as patrons evacuated in Geelong

The Geelong Cup will be run on Thursday after the meeting was postponed due to damaging winds and safety concerns.

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25 h. ago Wild weather lashes Victoria leaving thousands without power

Victoria lashed by wild weather with damaging winds sweeping across the state, leaving thousands of homes wiis being thout power.

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25 h. ago Major horse racing event postponed as severe weather batters Victorian coast

Extreme weather continues to lash Victoria, causing the Geelong Cup to be postponed.

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25 h. ago Melbourne weather LIVE: SES and BoM issue warnings for strong winds likely to cause damage across Victoria

Damaging winds exceeding 100 km/h are forecast to lash the state on Wednesday afternoon. Follow our rolling coverage as we bring you live updates.

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26 h. ago Sydney weather LIVE updates: Wild winds, thunderstorms on the way after day of intense heat across NSW; total fire bans in place across state amid extreme fire danger

Extreme heat, damaging winds and thunderstorms are expected to hit NSW on Wednesday.

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26 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Higgins drops defamation appeal against Reynolds; Wild weather in NSW, Victoria; Ley walks back Rudd dismissal call

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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26 h. ago Its gold, gold, gold as Auric produces from newest WA project

Auric Mining has poured its first gold ahead of plan at the WA Munda pit, sparking cashflows and paving the way for a major ramp-up at the project’s main deposit.

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26 h. ago Melbourne weather LIVE: SES and BoM issue warnings for damaging winds likely to cause damage across Victoria

Damaging winds exceeding 100 km/h are forecast to lash the state on Wednesday afternoon. Follow our rolling coverage as we bring you live updates.

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