There are currently two emergency warnings in place for New South Wales – one on Sydney’s outskirts at Gospers Mountain and the other at Bora Ridge.
An evacuation warning has been issued for the town of Colo Heights near Gospers Mountain. Two fires have been downgraded to a ‘watch and act’. In the last week, 250 homes have been destroyed, while 2,000 have been saved. Image: News Corp Australia
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Australia 'can move towards' a 100% renewable future | Sky News AustraliaAustralia is well placed to move towards a 100 per cent renewable energy future, according to prominent economist Professor Ross Garnaut.\n\nProfessor Garnaut said Australia can achieve this aim by the end of the 2030s due to its strong renewable energy base.\n\nHe told Sky News Australia must move 'to a zero-emission economy before 2050' if the government plans to meet its Paris Agreement targets.\n\n'The recommendations I make are fully consistent with government policy,' he said.\n\n'We can make a good start (to achieving zero emissions) within the current policy framework'.\n\n\n\n Requires only a COAL-ition willing to change What a croc of Sh!t. Best start buying up some candles for when that happens!
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GetUp 'using fires' to fundraise against the Coalition | Sky News AustraliaSky News Digital Editor Jack Houghton says GetUp used the tragedy of bushfires to raise money to pay their salaries. \n\nMr Houghton said, “as unconscionable as it might seem”, GetUp sent an email soliciting donations on Saturday a few hours before a person succumbed to injuries caused by the fires. \n\n“If we stopped emitting today, tomorrow, is that going to stop bushfires next year?” he asked. \n\nImage: News Corp Australia Houghtontweets Houghtontweets And? Houghtontweets Who actually gives a fuck what Houghtontweets thinks? Has he made a single intelligent contribution to this? Last I read he was suggesting arsonists were likely the main cause of the most egregious bushfire season for 100 years. millydowler lightbender auspol clueslessfop
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Jetstar pilots threaten strike over Christmas holidays | Sky News AustraliaJetstar pilots are threatening to walk off the job over Christmas, potentially leaving travelers stranded at the busiest time of the year. \n\nThe Australian Federation of Air Pilots has applied to the Fair Work Commission to hold a vote among Jetstar pilots on taking protected industrial action. \n\nPilots would refuse to work any longer than their rostered hours, or stop working altogether for up to 24 hours.\n\nJetstar reportedly offered its pilots a three per cent annual wage rise, but the union proposal would drive a 15 per cent increase in pilot costs. \n\nImage: News Corp Australia Maybe alanjoyce could share some of his salary with the pilots. Sure he wouldn’t miss it. 😱 At least they’re giving some warning this time. JetstarAirways have no problem leaving people stranded, taking no responsibility and then giving you a crappy $50 voucher you must spend with them. I will never give them the opportunity again. DONT FLY JETSTAR
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Impeachment inquiry a 'do-over of Mueller report, 2016 election' | Sky News AustraliaAs the US impeachment inquiry becomes public on Wednesday, Republican National Spokesperson Liz Harrington says the process is “another do-over of the Mueller report and another do-over of the 2016 election”. \n\nShe said Democrats are unlikely to retain the Senate in 2020 as they have focused on the inquiry while neglecting more important responsibilities. \n\n“They’re not working on the border, they’re not working on infrastructure, they’re not working on healthcare,” she told Sky News host Paul Murray. \n\n“They’re not working on any issue that actually matters to the American people”. LizRNC What a waste of time! LizRNC Which is exactly right....... They are looking to 'undo' the 2016 election. No way Jose. Nothing to go on. wQke_ LizRNC
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