Environment
Bushfires continue to tear through large parts of Queensland's Western Downs
Gusty winds and hot temperatures to test firefighters battling central Queensland bushfires.
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Marine life
The ‘underwater bushfire’ coming for Australia that can’t be stopped
Marine experts have asked the government for $40 million in urgent funding to help brace for a severe marine heatwave bearing down on the nation’s south-east.
- by Angus Dalton and Laura Chung
Residents of bushfire-hit community return home
About 50 Millmerran Downs residents who were forced to evacuate over the past three days have been told they can return home.
Queensland residents forced to leave properties
Queensland residents have been forced to evacuate due to bushfires.
Queensland bushfires being brought under control
Queensland firefighters are working to protect lives and properties as several blazes burn at emergency level.
Alarming report that life on earth in danger
The country’s climate scientists have issued an alarming report that life on earth is in danger as extreme global temperatures forecasted.
Bushfire evacuation warnings for more southern Queensland communities
New bushfire evacuation warnings for southern Queensland after blaze turns deadly.
Global demand for oil, gas and coal to peak this decade, IEA says
World fossil fuel demand is set to peak by 2030 as more electric cars hit the road and China’s economy shifts towards cleaner energy, the agency said.
- by Alex Lawler
National weather forecast for Wednesday October 25
National weather forecast for Wednesday October 25
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Electric cars
Uber’s surge plan to bring 10,000 electric vehicles into Australia
The ride-share giant is partnering with local distributor EVDirect on an emissions-free option for businesses.
- by Mike Foley