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Albanese to press states on national gun buyback despite Queensland and NT refusals — I.guim.co.uk

Albanese to press states on national gun buyback despite Queensland and NT refusals

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will push national cabinet at Friday’s meeting to finalise details of the federal government’s looming gun buyback program, even as Queensland and the Northern Territory refuse to sign up, the Guardian reports. Laws establishing the buyback were rushed through parliament last week in response

Heatwave may set records in western NSW and south‑west Queensland — I.guim.co.uk

Heatwave may set records in western NSW and south‑west Queensland

A heatwave affecting south‑eastern Australia could produce record temperatures in parts of western New South Wales and south‑west Queensland on Wednesday, with forecasts of up to 48C in some NSW towns and about 49C in Thargomindah, Queensland. By midday Wilcannia had reached 45.4C and was forecast to

Queensland faces flood threat as ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji weakens over north coast — I.guim.co.uk

Queensland faces flood threat as ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji weakens over north coast

Queenslanders are bracing for floods after ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji battered the north coast and was downgraded to a tropical low as it crossed the coast on Sunday. Cyclone warnings were cancelled, but heavy rain continued to fall across the region. Thousands remained without power as authorities worked to restore electricity.