Much of the east coast swelters through a heat wave, while in some parts of Queensland, residents are bracing for severe thunderstorms for the third day in a row.
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Qld assesses damage after fierce storm
As Cyclone Fina crosses the West Australian coast, South East Qld hit with violent storms and more to come.
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Darwin continues cleanup after Cyclone Fina
The clean up in Darwin continues after the strongest cyclone to approach Darwin since 1974, Tropical Cyclone Fina now approaches Western Australia.
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Negotiations continue on Russia-Ukraine plan
Ukraine says it's received a draft plan from the US to end Russia's war.
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Australia bows out of COP31 bid
Australia has handed the COP31 climate summit to Türkiye but Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will be the president of the summit pending Ankara's approval.
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