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Exports to China soar to $17bn as trade barriers fall

Australia has sent a record amount of agricultural exports to China as trade barriers fall following a thawing of relations between the two countries.

AAP · Feb 17, 2024

Live export saga enters second month as animals face another heatwave off Perth coast

If exporters fail to obtain permission to ship the animals to Israel, the livestock on board the MV Bahijah will have to be slaughtered

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2024

Weather warning for north Queensland – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 21, 2024

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Aldi Has Followed Woolworths And Will No Longer Sell Australia Day Merch At Its Stores

Aldi has announced it is following Woolworths and will not be stocking Australia Day products on shelves this year, as support for the controversial holiday continues to plummet.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 12, 2024

Aldi joins Woolies in dumping Australia Day merchandise

Another supermarket chain has joined Woolworths in choosing not to sell Australia Day merchandise in a move that sparked opposition calls for a boycott.

AAP · Jan 11, 2024

Troops to aid in disasters as govt ponders relief force

Defence forces will remain available to assist during climate-related disasters as the federal government considers responses including a separate relief force.

AAP · Jan 9, 2024

PM flags consideration of dedicated force for natural disaster responses amid climate crisis

On recent floods in Victoria and Queensland, Albanese said Australian defence force was a vital asset but that future recovery mitigation may need a re-think

The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2024

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Power back on, school repairs fast-tracked after storms

The race is on to repair schools damaged across Queensland by wild weather but power has finally been fully restored in the state's southeast.

AAP · Jan 7, 2024

Queensland storm rebuild could take years: premier

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has warned it could take years for storm and flood-damaged properties in the state's southeast to be repaired.

AAP · Jan 7, 2024

Weather bureau doing its best amid 'chaos', expert says

The Bureau of Meteorology has been a punching bag for frustrated Aussies during recent wild weather events but an expert has come to its defence.

AAP · Jan 6, 2024

Queensland weather: ADF personnel deployed to south-east amid life-threatening flood warnings

Disaster recovery minister urges caution as up to 350mm of rain expected in ‘very dangerous forecast’ for south-east of state

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2024

Weather warnings to be reviewed after backlash

The federal government will review the national emergency warning systems following criticism in the aftermath of storm and cyclone disasters.

AAP · Dec 30, 2023

Storm and flood recovery stretched as heatwave hits

Queensland's recovery from multiple natural disasters could take some time, with devastating storms and scorching heat smashing parts of the state.

AAP · Dec 28, 2023

Queensland bracing for heatwave during storm recovery

Some Queensland households damaged by severe storms could be left without power until New Year's Eve or longer while the state faces extreme heat.

AAP · Dec 27, 2023

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AAP · Dec 21, 2023

Flood funding to get far north Qld back up and running

A funding package has been announced by the prime minister on a visit to Queensland's flood-ravaged far north amid concern for residents and the tourism sector.

AAP · Dec 21, 2023

Insurers told not to muddy the water on flooding claims

A federal minister and the insurance industry assure Queensland policyholders genuine claims for flooding will not be held up by a national scheme's rules.

AAP · Dec 20, 2023

BOM defended amid criticism of emergency alerts

The Bureau of Meteorology has defended its warning systems following criticism about its forecasting and alerts.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Renewed flood menace as cyclone carnage mounts

Far north Queensland is bracing for more flooding as the evacuation of a community and the search for a missing elderly man continues.

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AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Support for army reserve model in bushfire response

The majority of Australians support better working conditions for volunteer firefighters, as the government reviews the nation's crisis response capability.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023

Desperate Australians risk wading through crocodile-infested floodwater to get to safety

Some locals are traversing floodwaters to flee their damaged homes or get to higher ground

The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023

‘Not a perfect science’: Murray Watt defends BoM amid criticism over rain estimates and late warnings

Federal emergency management minister says government has ‘full confidence’ in BoM predictions but admits warning systems ‘fell short’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023

Australian military called in as far north Queensland devastated by floods

Towns cut off leaving people without power and at risk from crocodiles after ex-tropical cyclone Jasper dumped 2m of rain

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023

Defence force deployed to north Queensland flood zones as thousands remain without power and supplies run low

Rain is finally easing, but emergency alerts remain for parts of the state’s far north, with communities from Cooktown to Innisfail cut off by record flood waters

AAP · Dec 12, 2023

Major jet aircraft joins the fight this bushfire season

Australia's largest water-bombing aircraft is ready for service as large swathes of Australia again face an increased risk of bushfire this summer.

AAP · Dec 10, 2023

Bushfire warning for new residents in regional towns

Former city slickers turned regional dwellers have been urged to get up to speed on bushfire preparedness as the nation readies for a dangerous summer.

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