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Marine life
The ‘underwater bushfire’ coming for Australia that can’t be stopped
Marine experts have asked the government for $40 million in urgent funding to help brace for a severe marine heatwave bearing down on the nation’s south-east.
- by Angus Dalton and Laura Chung
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel-Hamas conflict as it happened: pro-Palestinian rally in Melbourne, Israel strikes Gaza again
Reports that two Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a compound in the occupied West Bank.
- by Nicole Precel and Laura Chung
Would you like insects with that? This chef hopes you do
New York chef Joseph Yoon says eating insects could not only be good for the planet, but also a culinary delight. Is he right?
- by Laura Chung
As it happened: Hamas releases two US hostages as Israel prepares for ground invasion
Hamas has released two US hostages, a mother and daughter, who were kidnapped as the terrorist organisation attacked southern Israel on October 7.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola and Laura Chung
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Water
Where to find a clean swimming spot after a wet year muddies the state’s waters
Swimmers hoping to escape the coming long hot summer will have to contend with surges in pollution in rivers and beaches caused by a year of heavy rains.
- by Laura Chung
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Hamas-Israel conflict LIVE updates: Gaza ground invasion imminent as Biden warns Iran over possible involvement; Dutton accuses Labor of antisemitism following PM’s speech
Israeli forces have positioned themselves along Gaza’s border and drilled for what Israel said would be a campaign by air, land and sea.
- by Adam Carey and Laura Chung
Is your hay fever getting worse? It could be climate change
Plants are producing their pollen earlier and in higher amounts because of the warming climate, says Macquarie University’s Professor Paul Beggs.
- by Laura Chung
‘Don’t forget us’: Why this canoe is a sinking Pacific island’s last hope
A canoe on display at the Australian Museum could be Taofia Pelesasa’s last chance to share the story of himself and his family’s history.
- by Laura Chung
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Renting
I was shamelessly catfished ... by a rental property
Sydney’s rental crisis is so severe that renters - including me - are lowering their standards and upping their desperation levels.
- by Laura Chung
NSW emissions reduction laws at odds with Eraring extension, say environmental groups
The Minns government will enshrine in law its emissions reduction targets, but environmental groups say it flies in the face of recent energy decisions.
- by Laura Chung
One teen dead, five others injured in northern beaches car crash
The ute they were travelling in left the road and hit a tree on Cabbage Tree Road in Bayview about 12.20am on Saturday.
- by Laura Chung and Angus Dalton