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Severe weather can strike at any time; thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, heavy rain and flash flooding can all cause ...
02/10/2025

Severe weather can strike at any time; thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, heavy rain and flash flooding can all cause serious damage.

It’s not just about last-minute actions, now’s the time to check your roof, clear gutters, and review your insurance.

Know what you will do if disaster strikes.

All the information you need is at ABC Emergency: ab.co/Emergency

Having a plan will keep you safe and help avoid damage to your home and property.

There’s never a good time for bushfires, floods, cyclones, or severe storms, but they happen every year.Many of us are a...
23/09/2025

There’s never a good time for bushfires, floods, cyclones, or severe storms, but they happen every year.
Many of us are already stretched with life’s to-do lists, but with another summer emergency season around the corner, preparation is one thing you can’t afford to skip.

If it feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Information and resources are available from ABC Emergency, Australian Red Cross and your local agencies

All your local emergency information and warnings are at ab.co/Emergency

Here's why you should use the cooler months to prepare for bushfire and storm season.

Do you need help getting ready for bushfire season? Here’s where to find it!If you're elderly, unwell or a person with d...
12/09/2025

Do you need help getting ready for bushfire season? Here’s where to find it!

If you're elderly, unwell or a person with disability you may need help clearing leaves from gutters, trimming trees and cutting long grass to protect your home.

There is assistance available to get your property ready for high risk bushfire weather.

Know your ABCs in an emergency: ab.co/Emergency

Here's a list of jobs you can tick off week-by-week to prepare your family and home ahead of higher-risk bushfire weather

Spring is here and so is your reminder to get bushfire ready. ABC Emergency has resources and tips to help you prepare. ...
05/09/2025

Spring is here and so is your reminder to get bushfire ready.

ABC Emergency has resources and tips to help you prepare.

Start with our simple checklist of tasks to tackle this month

Know your ABCs in an emergency: ab.co/Emergency

Here's a list of jobs you can tick off week-by-week to prepare your family and home ahead of higher-risk bushfire weather

An Australia-first service using satellites to deliver text messages anywhere in the country promises to provide service...
02/06/2025

An Australia-first service using satellites to deliver text messages anywhere in the country promises to provide service to those living in mobile black spots.

Get the news that matters to you straight from the source. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

An Australia-first service using satellites to deliver text messages anywhere in the country promises to provide service to those living in mobile black spots.

BREAKING: Labor has won the election.Labor is likely to form government after recording strong swings in New South Wales...
03/05/2025

BREAKING: Labor has won the election.

Labor is likely to form government after recording strong swings in New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and South Australia and a small swing in Victoria.

While it is too early to determine whether Labor will govern in majority or minority, ABC election analyst Antony Green said he could not see a path for the Coalition to form government.

It would make Anthony Albanese the first prime minister elected twice since John Howard.

When news is breaking, stay in the know. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

Polls in the eastern states have closed but the full picture of the election race may take some time to emerge.

See how your views align with Australian parties using Vote Compass. Use the Vote Compass website and make an informed c...
29/04/2025

See how your views align with Australian parties using Vote Compass. Use the Vote Compass website and make an informed choice in the 2025 Federal Election.

Get all the latest election news with ABC NEWS: ab.co/AusVotes

See how your views align with Australian parties using Vote Compass. Use the Vote Compass website and make an informed choice in the 2025 Federal Election.

Tell us what matters to you and what you want to hear from the candidates this federal election.
29/03/2025

Tell us what matters to you and what you want to hear from the candidates this federal election.

Jim Chalmers used his budget speech to announce "modest but meaningful" tax cuts as well as cost-of-living help but what do you think should have been in the budget? Tell us

The federal election has finally been called. It's been a minute since the last one in 2022 and a lot has changed in pol...
28/03/2025

The federal election has finally been called. It's been a minute since the last one in 2022 and a lot has changed in politics since then. But here's the stuff you can count on.

Tell us what matters to you and what you want to hear from the candidates this federal election. More here: abc.net.au/AustraliaVotes

The date is set, and here’s your cheat sheet to the 2025 Australian federal election.

Anthony Albanese has officially called the federal election for May 3, kicking off a five-week race against Peter Dutton...
27/03/2025

Anthony Albanese has officially called the federal election for May 3, kicking off a five-week race against Peter Dutton that will see them go head-to-head to convince voters they should lead the country for the next three years.

Tell us what matters to you and what you want to hear from the candidates this federal election. More here: https://ab.co/4iF1PhK

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese travels to Government House to officially dissolve parliament, marking the official start of a five-week race to the federal election on May 3.

: Voters will go to the polls on May 3, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to call the federal election tomorrow ...
27/03/2025

: Voters will go to the polls on May 3, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to call the federal election tomorrow morning.

When news is breaking, stay in the know. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

The prime minister is poised to call the election tomorrow, to be held on May 3.

Tell us what matters to you and what you want to hear from the candidates this federal election.More here: abc.net.au/Au...
27/02/2025

Tell us what matters to you and what you want to hear from the candidates this federal election.

More here: abc.net.au/AustraliaVotes

What do you need to know before you vote in the upcoming federal election? What would you ask the candidates? Have Your Say.

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