
Australia’s grid now relies on renewable energy as much as coal. Those who doubted it look foolish
Solar met the majority of electricity demand between 9am and 6pm in the past week as much of the country cranked air conditionersGet our
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Solar met the majority of electricity demand between 9am and 6pm in the past week as much of the country cranked air conditionersGet our

The BoM forecasts parts of inland NSW will exceed 45C on Saturday, with Thargomindah in Queensland to reach 46C, Mildura 45C and Canberra 41CGet our

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Bushfires still burning out of control in Victoria as temperatures reached the high 40s in the west of NSW

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PM to meet prime minister Xanana Gusmão and president José Ramos-Horta. Follow today’s news liveOuyen drops to low of 25C before sun comes up on WednesdayAs the sun b...

BoM to check if Walpeup and Hopetoun broke state’s official heat record - set during 2009’s Black Saturday

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Residents near Otways fire in Victoria urged to prepare to evacuate, while Ouyen and Mildura forecast to record 49C on TuesdayGet our

Severe to extreme intensity heatwave conditions will peak on Tuesday and Wednesday. Follow today’s news liveDeputy opposition leader stands by Sussan LeyTed O...

High to extreme fire danger expected across several states as inland parts of SA, Victoria, NSW and Queensland may have more than five days above 40C

Watch and act alert issued for Tooperang, Nangkita, Mount Jagged and Mosquito Hill as firefighters continue to battle blazeGet our