A woman has been charged after allegedly leaving a one-year-old boy inside a hot car as police investigate whether she was...

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16th Jan. 2020 5:01 AM

Much of Australia will swelter through a very hot Monday, which could also mark the hottest day in Australia’s southernmost...

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30th Dec. 2019 2:12 PM

A busy Gold Coast beach has been closed after a shark was sighted this morning.

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21st Dec. 2019 11:12 AM

A hot and dry Christmas is on the way for most of Australia with the chance of rain most prominent towards the top end.

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20th Dec. 2019 5:12 PM

For a second day running, the record for the hottest day ever has been broken, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

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19th Dec. 2019 4:12 PM

ANYONE can be at risk of developing skin cancer, so it is important all Queenslanders remain vigilant.

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19th Dec. 2019 12:12 PM

Australians are bracing themselves for a long, hot summer but keeping cool could be costing households more than they...

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11th Dec. 2019 10:12 AM

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10th Dec. 2019 9:12 AM

Summer has well and truly arrived with above average temperatures hitting the region.

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09th Dec. 2019 3:12 PM

Get the lowdown on how you can better prepare to ensure your best friend stays safe in the heat this Summer.

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09th Dec. 2019 1:12 PM

More than 100,000 have already become subscribers to what is Australia’s best value news subscription deal. DON'T MISS OUR...

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05th Dec. 2019 10:12 AM

Weather experts warn residents to expect temperatures flirting with 40...

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03rd Dec. 2019 8:12 AM

Western Queensland residents should follow some simple tips to stay cool and safe during expected hot weather conditions...

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02nd Dec. 2019 1:12 PM

The Bureau of Meteorology has given its first forecast for what Australia’s summer will deliver and one graph in particular...

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28th Nov. 2019 8:11 PM

Get those fans ready — Australia is in for a grim summer of scorching temperatures and little rain, forecasters are...

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22nd Nov. 2019 9:11 AM

Should all schools have aircons? Vote in our weekly reader poll.

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08th Nov. 2019 4:11 PM

With the festive season and long summer days just around the corner, now is the perfect time to freshen up your outdoor...

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04th Nov. 2019 12:11 PM

SNAKE catcher shares the unbelievable place you could find snakes this summer and how to get rid of them.

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11th Oct. 2019 4:10 PM

Tradies could get an extra 13 days off under a controversial policy calling for tools down if temps hit 28C and humidity...

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11th Oct. 2019 12:10 PM

WATCH: Water gushing across roads and gutters was a welcome sight in Warwick.

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02nd Oct. 2019 11:10 AM

Start these spring school holidays in style with a refreshing dip at a local pool

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22nd Sept. 2019 6:09 AM

Something strange is happening in the air above Antarctica that hasn’t happened since 1992 — and it has dire consequences...

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11th Sept. 2019 6:09 AM

WHAT you need to know to ensure your property stays safe as Southern Downs becomes an 'epicentre' for fire warnings.

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05th Sept. 2019 10:09 AM

A father began screaming when he discovered the state of his twin babies after he allegedly left them in the backseat of a...

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28th July 2019 5:07 AM

Get ready for a hit of nostalgia as an iconic “old skool” Paddle Pop flavour is back after a 30-year hiatus. Even the...

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26th July 2019 7:07 AM

It might be getting cooler in Australia, but up north, the Rich Kids of Instagram are jetting off and living large on their...

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08th July 2019 10:07 AM

It’s official, Australia has just sweated through its hottest summer ever, and the heat isn’t letting up.

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01st March 2019 9:03 AM

Boreen Point the perfect place for dog owners (and their pets) to catch up

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07th Feb. 2019 7:02 PM

WITH current South Burnett temperatures creeping into the high 30s, the question could be asked, 'when is it too hot to go...

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23rd Jan. 2019 4:01 PM

Temperatures can reach 78C in a car on a hot summer day and yet parents are continuing to leave their children in...

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19th Jan. 2019 3:01 PM

WATERWAYS have quickly become a mecca of salvation as temperatures continue to soar across the country. And not just for...

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17th Jan. 2019 12:01 PM

A koala has been filmed hanging out by a river as temperatures hit 42C in Narrandera, New South Wales. Credit: Grant...

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17th Jan. 2019 12:01 PM

Thought it was hot? Guess again. We’re about to reach peak heatwave. Relief is coming — but not for long.

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17th Jan. 2019 11:01 AM

A man is fighting for his life after being dragged from the water at the south end of Sydney’s Bondi Beach overnight.

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17th Jan. 2019 5:01 AM

ON HOT days, a quick visit to the shops can be fatal for your doggo.

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15th Jan. 2019 9:01 AM

A mussaenda can flower from September to May in this climate and it is such a spectacular bloomer.

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13th Jan. 2019 12:01 PM

IT IS not known exactly how much water was lost during the five hours it took to repair the damage.

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11th Jan. 2019 11:01 AM

It's a red alert for anyone heading into the sun this summer.

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07th Jan. 2019 1:01 PM

It's the perfect time to get your little ones outdoors and away from their screens.

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06th Jan. 2019 2:01 PM

Plant yourself in the backyard and soak up the colour, smells and atmosphere of a summer's night.

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06th Jan. 2019 12:01 PM

ON FRIDAY, the temperature in parts of the state is expected to reach up to 45 degrees, and VicRoads reminds drivers to...

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03rd Jan. 2019 10:01 AM

A SURFING legend has shared advice on ways you can avoid coming across these ocean predators this summer.

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02nd Jan. 2019 11:01 AM

It's a combination of a summer favourite and the classic hot cross bun, and it's the most delicious way to help you cool...

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02nd Jan. 2019 11:01 AM

IT'S GOING to be a hot start to the new year, with Toowoomba residents ringing in 2019 with above average temperatures.

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31st Dec. 2018 7:12 AM

Tips to help keep your leafy friends alive while you are away on holiday

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30th Dec. 2018 12:12 PM

The risk of a “significant tropical low” in the northern Coral Sea is likely to increase in the first week of 2019, the...

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27th Dec. 2018 12:12 PM

DEFENCE is the best form of attack if you want to avoid being bitten this summer. Here’s how to avoid the hum without a can...

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25th Dec. 2018 3:12 PM

Top tips for keeping children safe and maintaining your pool year-round

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22nd Dec. 2018 5:12 PM

Cancer Council CEO reminds people that maintaining general health is important when preventing cancer, and to be extra...

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20th Dec. 2018 3:12 PM

TURN up the fans, crank the air-conditioning or jump into the pool, because it's going to be a warm week on the Northern...

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18th Dec. 2018 10:12 AM