What led to the giant, damaging hail which smashed parts of Queensland over the weekend?
Over the weekend, parts of south-east and southern Queensland were pummelled by giant hailstones, which measured between 8…
Brisbane storm electrocution of Manendra Kopparthi raises concerns about trees and powerlines
When Manendra Kopparthi tragically removed a fallen branch on a wet Queensland road, he was repeating a good-citizen…
Hurricane Melissa causes extensive damage in St Elizabeth, Jamaica; Cuba next in its path
Government minister Desmond McKenzie said several hospitals had been damaged, including in the hard-hit southwestern district of Saint…
SA Museum investigates whether meteorite collided with car on regional highway
Scientists are investigating whether an object that smashed and partially melted a man’s car windscreen was a meteorite,…
Scientists, researchers, economists predict serious regional impact from Mt Taranaki eruption
What have scientists learned? Analysis of volcanic layers in local caves narrowed down the timeline of previous eruptions…
NicheLiving customers continue to find defects
After spending three years living in a caravan with her two children, Nicheliving customer Kathy Ellis thought her…
Vandalism at Wybalenna site on Flinders Island condemned by Aboriginal community, police and politicians
Tasmania’s Aboriginal community says it is “heartbroken” by the vandalism of a sacred site at Flinders Island, saying…
Newmarket baby store Dimples shut after arson attack, $200k in damage
“It’s quite shocking and overwhelming.” She said the store might be closed for a month before it can…
Storm damage leaves 1695 homes without power across North Island
A photo taken of damage to a section of line north of Whangamatā. Photo / Powerco “Thank you…
Coromandel and Western Bay of Plenty outages leave 8600 homes without power
“For that reason, it’s important that, if you are affected by an outage because of storm damage, you…
Deadly Eaton fire ignited by Southern California Edison, feds allege in lawsuit
Federal prosecutors on Thursday sued Southern California Edison over its alleged role in the deadly Eaton fire, a…
California officials probe Napa Valley winery about Pickett fire start
California fire investigators appear to be investigating what role, if any, a prestigious Napa Valley winery played in…