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A cluster of numerous small, dark-colored snakes coiled together in a tight, intertwined mass. Photo Source - Reptile Relocation Sydney (Facebook)

February 7, 2025

102 Red-Bellied Black Snakes Found in Sydney Mulch Pile, Including Newborns

David Stein thought he was seeing things. Six red-bellied black snakes were sliding around his backyard mulch pile in western Sydney. He grabbed his camera. By then, the snakes had vanished into

Skyfire Fireworks. Photo Source: National Triangle

Australia·News·Travel

Skyfire 2025: Canberra’s 40,000-Firework Extravaganza Returns March 15

Canberra’s beloved fireworks show, Skyfire 2025, is set to illuminate Lake Burley Griffin on Saturday, March 15. This free annual event, running since 1989, continues to be one of the capital’s most anticipated attractions, drawing over 120,000 people each year.

March 15, 2025

Beer Recall WA: Coles Pulls Uberbrau, Henninger Over Packaging Chemical Risk

Australia·News

A chemical on the packaging of two popular beers has triggered an urgent recall across Western Australia. Coles Liquor Group recalled Uberbrau Ultra Low

Queensland’s Fourth Shark Attack in 2025: Moreton Island Incident

Australia·News

A shark attacked a 29-year-old man in the waters off Moreton Island on Saturday, adding to growing concerns about water safety in Brisbane’s coastal

Australia·Marine Life·News

Karenia Mikimotoi Algae Bloom Kills 200+ Species Across 4,400 km² in South Australia

A toxic algae bloom has turned South Australian waters into what marine experts call “a horror movie for fish,” killing more than 200 different species of marine life since March 2025. The

Karmactive Staff

May 21, 2025

Australia·News·Weather

NSW Flooding Cuts Off Over 48,800 as Manning River Hits Record 6.37m

The NSW Mid-North Coast is experiencing unprecedented flooding. A slow-moving storm system between Newcastle and Grafton has dumped massive amounts of rain across the region, forcing thousands from their homes and breaking

Govind Tekaleand

Karmactive Staff

May 21, 2025

Australia·News·Public Transportation

Sydney Train Collapse Traps 300, Slows 6 Lines, and Triggers Emergency Review Before Vivid

A major power line collapse at Strathfield has paralyzed Sydney’s train network. The crisis began at 2:30 PM Tuesday when a train’s power collector became entangled with a 1500-volt overhead wire, trapping

Rahul Somvanshi

May 21, 2025

NSW Transport. Photo Source: MatthewLammers (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Australia·News

NSW Starts Local Train Manufacturing in 2027 with 450 New Carriages to Replace Sydney’s Aging Tangara Fleet

The New South Wales government plans to build trains locally again, starting with 450 new carriages to replace Sydney’s aging Tangara fleet. This marks a significant shift from buying trains overseas to

Sunita Somvanshiand

Govind Tekale

May 21, 2025

A Sydney Trains Waratah arrives at Ashfield - Photo Source:- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Australia·News

Sydney Train Chaos: 300 Stranded After 1,500V Power Cable Snaps Near Strathfield

A falling 1,500-volt power cable brought Sydney’s train network to a standstill today, stranding hundreds of passengers and creating chaos across the city’s public transport system. The incident occurred when a train’s

Govind Tekale

May 20, 2025

Flood Emergency Photo Source: Facebook (Fiona Cristian)

Australia·News·Weather

NSW Flood Emergency Shuts 35 Schools, Triggers 2,000 Calls and 31 Rescues Amid 270mm Rainfall Spike

Heavy rain continues to hammer New South Wales’ Hunter and Mid North Coast regions, forcing residents to leave their homes in the middle of the night as flood waters rise rapidly. The

Govind Tekale

May 20, 2025

Australia·News

RBA Rate Hold at 4.10% Sparks 95% Cut Odds as Borrowing Power May Jump $100,600 in Coming Months

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) holds its cash rate at 4.10% as of April 2025, with markets pricing a 95% chance of a rate cut at the May 20 meeting. Money

Sunita Somvanshiand

Karmactive Staff

May 19, 2025

Australia·News·Weather

NSW Flash Floods Hit Hunter and Mid North Coast as Wyee Sees 121mm and Williamtown Breaks 84-Year Record

Flash floods have hit New South Wales hard today, with the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions taking the brunt of the severe weather. Emergency crews are racing to help people caught

Karmactive Staff

May 19, 2025

Representative image :- test Flight - photo source :- Gilmour Space

Australia·News·Space

Eris Rocket Launch Halted by Nose Cone Glitch in Australia’s First Orbital Mission Carrying 305kg Payload

Australia’s first homegrown orbital rocket launch hit a snag when a technical problem forced Gilmour Space Technologies to postpone its historic mission from Queensland. The delay occurred when an electrical fault triggered

Rahul Somvanshi

May 17, 2025

Australia·Business·Energy·News

Mount Crosby Bridge Strike Threatens $455M Wind Farm as Truck Ignores Escort, Closes Major Highway

Traffic diversions are routing vehicles through Mount Crosby Road, creating bottlenecks that affect agricultural and mining freight movements from the Darling Downs. Ipswich City Mayor Teresa Harding said Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg

Sunita Somvanshi

May 16, 2025

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