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Published on 15:00 GMT

Australian farmers battle drought and floods

Australian farmers are battling a tale of two halves, as drought and floods push agriculture to the brink. Much of the south of the country remains in a crippling drought, the likes of which some have not seen in decades. To the opposite extreme, the north …

Source: Irish Farmers Journal - Neutral
Published on 12:18 GMT

King Charles issues statement over 'soul destroying' Australian floods

King Charles has expressed his deep concern over the “dreadful, soul-destroying" flooding that has recently struck New South Wales in Australia. The devastating flooding across the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions "greatly concerned" the …

Source: GB News - Right-wing
Published on 09:38 GMT

Very strong mag. 6.1 earthquake - 83 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 05:37 pm (GMT +9) - ...

Very strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake at unknown depth 31 May 08:43 UTC: First to report: VolcanoDiscovery after 6 minutes. 31 May 08:44: Now using data updates from GFZ ... [show all] ...31 May 08:44: Magnitude recalculated from 6.0 to 5.9. Epicenter …

Source: Volcano Discovery - Neutral
Published on 05:29 GMT

Russia Attacks Ukraine, US Raises Tariffs, UN Cuts Staff, Nigeria Flood Disaster

On the night of May 31, Russia carried out a series of missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities. At the same time, the United States announced the introduction of 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, and the United Nations announced a 20% staff …

Source: Mezha - Indeterminate
Published on 01:23 GMT

‘Dead cows in the house’: How floods are devastating Australian farms

Content warning: The story contains distressing images of dead animals. Brothers Kevin and Doug Schlenert have been lifelong dairy farmers, carrying on in the footsteps of three generations of their family. Floods that devastated the NSW mid-north coast …

Source: SBS - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 30, 2025

Kula has been hit hard by summer wildfires, so residents are getting better prepared

Summer wildfires have hit the Upcountry Maui community of Kula the past two years, fueling community efforts to ensure area residents are better equipped for the worst-case scenarios. “I really think it is about peace of mind, it is about security, but …

Source: Hawaii Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 30, 2025

‘It’s just maths’: uninsurable, disaster-hit pockets of Australia pose existential questions requiring radical answers

On Tuesday 20 May, as rain pounded Taree and flood waters rose, eight people wheeled a grand piano on its castors across one of the town’s main streets and into an office block. The piano, worth $20,000, was saved and still sits, nearly two weeks later, in …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 30, 2025

‘This is not a wellness retreat’: four days on an Australian wilderness survival course

On our very first night in the bush, Gordon Dedman issued a warning: “Fussy people die.” Dedman, a man with an apt name for a military survival instructor, is all muscle and green khaki. Sat by the fire, he addresses his students. “This is not a wellness …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 30, 2025

How Australia approved a gas project until 2070 without considering climate

Some weeks more than others, climate change really bears down on Australians. This week, the news carried images of eerie orange skies as dust storms whipped across landscapes dried from record-breaking droughts. Further north, homes were submerged in …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

Media Watch Dog: The ABC issues cop-out non-apology for journo’s false floods rant

PHOTOGRAPHER MICHAEL BOWERS REFERS TO LAURA TINGLE AS “MY COMFORTER” AS SHE DEPARTS 7.30. And so it came to pass on the evening of Thursday 29 May that the ABC TV 7.30 program told viewers that Laura Tingle, the program’s political editor, was heading off …

Source: Sky News Australia - Right-wing
Published on May 30, 2025

King Charles offers sympathy and praise for Australians hit by devastating NSW floods

King Charles has written a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods in New South Wales, expressing his concern and offering condolences to grieving families. “My wife and I have been so greatly concerned to hear of the widespread and …

Source: The West Australian - Center-right
Published on May 30, 2025

‘Death Stranding 2’ Is An Open World RPG Set in Australia – All Features Revealed

PlayStation has just revealed the key features of Death Stranding 2, and the game sounds absolutely ridiculous. From RPG-like skill unlocks to weapon crafting, Hideo Kojima’s sequel is shaping up to be massive. The game even features natural disasters as …

Source: VICE - Left-wing
Published on May 30, 2025

HEADLINES 5/30: Wildfires to ice cream

HEADLINES from around the world, nation, state and area. Readers should engage critically with the headlines by querying the search engine of choice (ex: Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo) and discover the truth behind the headlines, seeking reliable sources …

Source: Knox TN Today - Tennessee - Pending
Published on May 30, 2025

Kempsey Mayor urges Australians to visit flood-affected areas of NSW

Kempsey Mayor Kinne Ring is calling on Australians to support flood-affected regions of New South Wales by visiting and helping to boost the local economy. “To be honest, our economy has been hit really hard from primary producers to small businesses – we …

Source: Cairns Post - Neutral
Published on May 29, 2025

NSW is again cleaning up after major floods. Are we veering towards the collapse of insurability?

Once again, large parts of New South Wales have been devastated by floods. It’s estimated 10,000 homes and businesses may have been damaged or destroyed and the Insurance Council of Australia reports more than 6,000 insurance claims have been received for …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

Most of Australia’s conservation efforts ignore climate risks – here are 3 fixes

Imagine replanting various native species only to have them die because the area is too hot or too dry. Or reconnecting woodland habitat only to lose large tracts to bushfire. Well, our new research suggests those scenarios are entirely possible. We …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

Wildfire briefs: Hydro generating station evacuated, international firefighters sought, Hudbay mining in Flin Flon

Jenpeg employees evacuated The wildfire threat in the northern part of the province has prompted the evacuation of Manitoba Hydro’s Jenpeg generating station. The precautionary evacuation occurred late Wednesday afternoon when an advancing 3,290-hectare …

Source: Winnipeg Free Press - Neutral
Published on May 29, 2025

Morning Mail: White House tries to salvage tariffs, NSW’s flood waste blight, Demon out of French Open

Morning everyone. Donald Trump is asking the US supreme court to save his beloved tariffs from so-called “activist judges” in a US trade court who have ruled his big tariffs policy is illegal. We have the latest from Washington. At home, the government …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 29, 2025

‘A significant disaster’: extreme floods risk conservation efforts in outback Queensland

When heavy monsoonal rain was forecast in north Queensland at the beginning of February, Josh McAllister and his family headed to Townsville to stock up on supplies. As the rain came down, his partner and kids did the bolt to home on Australian Wildlife …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

Keeping Communities Safe Against Wildfires

Over the last two years, New York experienced 268 wildfires that burned nearly 7,900 acres of land, averaging less than 11 acres in size. This number does not include the Jennings Creek wildfire last year, which burned more than 5,000 acres over a span of …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 12:35 GMT

Powerful Earthquake Rattles Northern Japan

(MENAFN) A significant earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck northern Japan on Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed, with no immediate information on damage or injuries. The seismic event occurred near Kushiro city on Hokkaido …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 18:18 GMT

SBA Loans are a Meaningful Option for Arkansas Storm Survivors

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to Arkansas residents, businesses of all sizes and nonprofit organizations that are recovering from back-to-back severe storms, tornadoes and flooding …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 08:23 GMT

Pakistan PM Says Melting Glaciers Spur Urgent Flood Risk

(MENAFN) At the International High-Level Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation (ICGP) held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a stark warning about the escalating risk of floods driven by rapidly melting glaciers. He …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 17:46 GMT

Rhombus Power Launches 'Haven AI' To Save Lives from Wildfire's Fury

PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the escalating battle against devastating wildfires, a Silicon Valley enterprise has developed a new product providing AI-powered predictive decision support in real time, …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 03:21 GMT

TDCI Shares Tips on Preparing for, Reacting to Severe Weather Ahead of Hurricane Season

NASHVILLE – As June 1 marks the official start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is advising Volunteer State residents how they can prepare and protect themselves before and after severe …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

Help Where It’s Needed Most: FEMA, SBA, and the State of Oklahoma Team Up in Wildfire-Damaged Counties

OKLAHOMA CITY –In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be offering face-to-face help at community sites for residents in Oklahoma counties affected by the March 14-21 wildfires and straight- …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $20,000 to support wildfire relief efforts in Manitoba

TORONTO, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to support people and communities evacuated due to the recent wildfires in Manitoba. Yesterday, the Manitoba government declared a province-wide state of …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 18:18 GMT

SBA Loans are a Meaningful Option for Arkansas Storm Survivors

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to Arkansas residents, businesses of all sizes and nonprofit organizations that are recovering from back-to-back severe storms, tornadoes and flooding …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 19:23 GMT

Small Fix, Big Impact: ZD Stucco Repair Restores a Century-Old Home

ZD Stucco Repair recently completed a stucco restoration project on a 1920 Tudor-style home in the quiet neighborhood of Summit, New Jersey. SUMMIT, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The project addressed hidden structural issues and …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 17:46 GMT

Rhombus Power Launches 'Haven AI' To Save Lives from Wildfire's Fury

PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the escalating battle against devastating wildfires, a Silicon Valley enterprise has developed a new product providing AI-powered predictive decision support in real time, …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 03:06 GMT

Survivor Assistance Available at Several Locations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The state of Arkansas, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration have added four new sites that offer face-to-face help for residents affected by the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Hours are also …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

Help Where It’s Needed Most: FEMA, SBA, and the State of Oklahoma Team Up in Wildfire-Damaged Counties

OKLAHOMA CITY –In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be offering face-to-face help at community sites for residents in Oklahoma counties affected by the March 14-21 wildfires and straight- …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

North Carolina Continues to Receive Historically High Emergency Assistance Under President Trump

President Trump turbocharged the emergency aid process to provide a 100% federal cost share in North Carolina for Public Assistance from the declaration date of September 29, 2024, to March 24, 2025. WASHINGTON -- In light of false reporting and charges …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

What to Expect When You Apply for FEMA Assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY – If you live in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties and were affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21, 2025, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance. How To Apply for FEMA …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Garrard County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Garrard County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 05:54 GMT

Survivor Assistance Available at Three New Locations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The state of Arkansas, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration have added three sites that offer face-to-face help for residents affected by the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Homeowners and …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

Stronger than the Storm Co-Hosts Hurricane Preparedness Event for Families with Medically Complex Children

Free Event for Families Set for Saturday, May 31 at University of Miami MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than the Storm, in partnership with the Global Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:57 GMT

Cybercrime To Cost The World $12.2 Trillion Annually By 2031

SAUSALITO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion USD in 2025, according to the '2025 Official Cybercrime Report' from Cybersecurity Ventures. If it were measured as …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:27 GMT

Data Foundation Hosts Virtual Event on Climate Performance Data Accessibility

Event examines pathways to trusted, investor-grade climate information WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: Virtual webinar "Increasing Accessibility to Trusted Climate Performance Data" WHEN: …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 14:11 GMT

Trusted Midwest Roofing Company Opens New Location in Springfield

Shamrock Roofing and Construction is excited to announce that we are opening a location in Springfield, MO SPRINGFIELD, MO, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shamrock Roofing and Construction, a trusted name in quality roofing …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 13:57 GMT

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Emerges as Command Center in Tornado Aftermath

Ground-Zero Response Mobilized Within Hours to Support Displaced Families Across the Region SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 16, 2025, a devastating tornado struck St. Louis with a force not seen since …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 00:02 GMT

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Additional Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas

AUSTIN – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open three additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on May 30 to offer face-to-face help to residents of the …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 00:02 GMT

Medical, Dental and Funeral Assistance for Survivors of May Tornadoes in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you sustained injury, illness or death of a loved one due to the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17 in Kentucky, you may be eligible for medical, dental and/or funeral assistance from FEMA. Medical/dental …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Dejero Webinar on AI-Powered Emergency Communication Technology Scheduled for June 18

Crucial Webinar for California PSAPs and Emergency Response Leaders Ahead of NENA 2025 WATERLOO, ON, CANADA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Waterloo, Ontario, May 29, 2025 — Dejero, a leader in resilient connectivity solutions for critical …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 16:06 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Pendleton County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Pendleton County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 17:35 GMT

Justin Graham Expands Paul Davis Restoration’s Reach with Acquisition of Greater Seattle Franchise

Second Team in Sales Volume in the Paul Davis Restoration Network Acquires Greater Seattle Territory SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Justin Graham, President of Paul Davis Restoration of Portland/Vancouver, …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 16:39 GMT

House Raising in Flood Zones: Process, Planning, and Long-Term Benefits

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In flood-prone communities throughout South Louisiana, house raising continues to be one of the most practical and protective strategies for minimizing property damage and preserving …

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