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Cyclone Gabrielle leaves thousands without power

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3 years ago

February 13, 2023

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Cyclone Gabrielle is lashing New Zealand as other nations are placed on high alert

Thousands are without power in New Zealand as a tropical cyclone hits part of the country.

Gabrielle was downgraded from a category two to a category one storm before it made landfall.

“It’s a one in 100 year weather event and we seem to be getting a lot of them at the moment,” said Prime Minister Chris Hipkins.

But New Zealand is bracing for even more severe weather.

The regions of Northland and Auckland are under a state of emergency.

Professor Ian Young from the University of Melbourne said climate change is prompting western countries to act.

“Right now, the annual impact of coastal flooding is about 0.3% of global GDP. And we estimate that if we do nothing that will rise to about 3% of GDP,” he said.

Air New Zealand has cancelled over 500 flights with services expected to resume on Tuesday.

The airline is adding 11 extra flights to help with the recovery effort.

Meanwhile, the New Zealand Defence Force has located 150 staff throughout Auckland and neighbouring regions.

“This is part of a growing problem for low lying countries. Look at developed nations particularly those in Asia, places like Bangladesh, in particular areas in Egypt, in the Delta of the Nile, for instance.

“These are relatively low elevation areas, so they’re particularly vulnerable to sea level rise and to extreme coastal flooding,” Professor Young said.

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ABC News Facebook hacked, porn star images posted

ABC Facebook page hacked, porn star images briefly posted before being removed and security measures launched

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12 hours ago

January 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

ABC Facebook page hacked, porn star images briefly posted before being removed and security measures launched

In Short:
– ABC News Facebook page was briefly hacked, displaying an explicit photo of Bonnie Blue for 20 minutes.
– An investigation was launched after unauthorised access to a staff account led to the incident.

The ABC News Facebook page experienced a brief hack on Tuesday, featuring an explicit cover photo of adult model and OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue. The photo, showing Blue kneeling with her name written across her forehead, was displayed for approximately 20 minutes before being removed.

An ABC spokesperson confirmed the incident was due to unauthorised access to a staff account. Following the incident, the Facebook page was left without a cover photo. Other content posted included a glossy headshot of fellow adult entertainer Lily Phillips and a humorous image of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The ABC promptly secured their Facebook page following the unauthorised access. An investigation into the breach has been launched to improve security measures.

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Many reactions followed the posts during their brief availability. Comments included jokes about new hosts for the cancelled series Q&A. Blue gained notoriety in 2025 for claiming to set a world record by engaging with 1,057 men in a single day.

Her plans for a controversial Schoolies event in 2024 led to her being banned from Australia after a public petition garnered significant support.

The cover photo used was sourced from the artwork for ‘Bonnie Blu,’ a single by American rapper Lil Mabu.

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Angus Taylor hints at Liberal leadership challenge amid party tensions

Angus Taylor hints at challenging Sussan Ley for Liberal leadership as Andrew Hastie’s supporters anticipate a potential spill.

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18 hours ago

January 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Angus Taylor hints at challenging Sussan Ley for Liberal leadership as Andrew Hastie’s supporters anticipate a potential spill.

Angus Taylor has not ruled out a bid to challenge Sussan Ley for the leadership of the Liberal Party. His supporters say he is gaining traction among moderates as Ley’s support shows signs of waning. Taylor emphasises his focus on protecting Australian values, leaving open the door for a leadership contest.

At the same time, backers of Andrew Hastie are predicting a leadership spill could be imminent. Sources indicate ongoing discussions between Taylor and Hastie about their positions within the party, adding fuel to speculation about potential changes at the top.

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Trump and Walz discuss federal agents as Minneapolis tensions rise

Trump and Walz discuss reducing federal immigration agents in Minneapolis amid hearings over nurse Pretti’s fatal shooting.

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19 hours ago

January 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump and Walz discuss reducing federal immigration agents in Minneapolis amid hearings over nurse Pretti’s fatal shooting.

President Trump called Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and described their discussion as productive with an agreement to consider reducing the number of federal immigration agents in Minneapolis if there is more cooperation from local authorities.

Federal hearings are now underway amid tensions after the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in the city.

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