Early Start to Australian Bushfire Season Likely After Warmest August on Record
Authorities warn Australians to prepare for an early bushfire season after experiencing the warmest August on record, with increased fire risks across multiple states.
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Australia and Uzbekistan to Host AFC Women’s Asian Cup in 2026 and 2029
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Australian Watchdog Challenges X Over Global Removal of Stabbing Video
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Australian Students Join Global Pro-Palestinian Protests
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Over 150 Rescued Amid Torrential Floods in Eastern Australia
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Australia Could Face Decades-Long Megadroughts, New Research Warns
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Australia Eases Vehicle Emission Laws Amid Auto Industry Concerns
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Australia’s First National Climate Risk Assessment Reveals Dire Threats
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New Native Rodent Species Discovered in Australia
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Australia’s Central Bank Keeps Rates Steady at 12-Year High of 4.35%
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Australia Endures Scorching Heat Wave as Extreme Bushfire Risk Looms
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