[2026-03-02 18:14 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Cyclone risk increases as multiple lows bring further drenching to the north

Snippet: Forecasters are watching four tropical lows developing north of the continent that are expected to dump widespread rain later this week, with three of them considered a moderate chance of forming into tropical cyclones.The lows are developing within a monsoon trough over northern Australia that is likely to bring rain, storms and heavy falls to Queensland's far north and north tropical coast, even pushing back across the Gulf Country."We've also got areas of showers and storms continuing across far south-western

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/tropical-cyclone-queensland-moderate-chance-of-system-forming-in-coral-sea-weather-news/ba7fb3c7-3d60-4a6c-a680-d91f2d826274

[2026-03-02 18:02 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Dramatic moment truckie plucked to safety in outback floods

Snippet: A truck driver has been winched to safety from his cabin as floodwaters engulfed the vehicle south-west of Broken Hill.Rain has inundated outback NSW, closing highways from Queensland to South Australia.The rescue helicopter arrived in the remote town of Yunta near Broken Hill.LIVE UPDATES: Dramatic footage shows Israel's 'Iron Dome' put to the testOne crew member was winched down, balancing on top of the cabin as the driver clung on.He attached the harness and both were brought to safety (Nine)READ

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/weather-outback-truck-rescue/4fc3d5aa-6d10-493d-9d48-7fe580e66e2f

[2026-03-02 17:58 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Observatory] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Rainy Tuesday expected in Hong Kong, with temperatures dipping to 16 degrees Celsius

Snippet: Cold front forecast to move over inland Guangdong towards coast, but weather in the city will be sunnier later in the week, Observatory says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3345105/rainy-tuesday-expected-hong-kong-temperatures-dipping-16-degrees-celsius

[2026-03-02 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Climate Change] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: In Bonn, the birds were coming back

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/rappler-blogs/bonn-germany-birds-coming-back/

[2026-03-02 16:22 UTC+10:00] [Australia weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Record-breaking rain across inland Australia like ‘weather whiplash’, BoM says

Snippet: Some areas receive more rainfall in a week than in all of last year, having only a few weeks ago sweltered through temperatures up to 50C

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/02/record-breaking-rain-flooding-weather-australia

[2026-03-02 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Emergency powers invoked as flood risk rises across Central Australia

Snippet: Floodwater from the Todd River has covered the Undoolya Road crossing. (ABC Alice Springs: Victoria Ellis)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/alice-springs-central-australia-barkly-flood-emergency/106405434

[2026-03-02 15:35 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: ‘Asleep at the wheel’: gas emissions spark criticism

Snippet: March 2, 2026 15:35 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/asleep-at-the-wheel-gas-emissions-spark-criticism/

[2026-03-02 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: WA town covered in flying dust as storm passes through

Snippet: A large dust storm formed by inland thunderstorms blanketed the town of Onslow yesterday.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/dust-storm-onslow-covers-town-wild-weather/106404706

[2026-03-02 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Crocodiles] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Disbelief as crocodile captured in Newcastle creek thousands of kilometres from natural habitat

Snippet: The juvenile freshwater crocodile was first spotted by a group of teenagers in Ironbark Creek in the Australian city on Saturday

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/02/crocodile-captured-newcastle-creek-australia

[2026-03-02 11:23 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Conservation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Skeletal’ seal seeks respite in the Cooks River

Snippet: Seals are frequent visitors to Sydney Harbour and occasionally Botany Bay, but they are not often seen in the highly urbanised and polluted Cooks River.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/environment/conservation/skeletal-seal-seeks-respite-in-the-cooks-river-20260302-p5o6kx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-02 11:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dry conditions to prevail - DailyNews

Snippet: Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/02/local/959986/dry-conditions-to-prevail/

[2026-03-02 10:23 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: BNK Bank high-margin lending strategy delivers results

Snippet: BNK Banking Corporation is proving that even in a tough lending environment, a disciplined strategy can still deliver results.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/bnk-bank-high-margin-lending-strategy-delivers-results-20260302-p5o6mt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-02 08:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: San Diego finally looks to stop vile cause of bacteria that’s shut beaches for four years

Snippet: The County of San Diego is taking its fight over the festering Tijuana River sewage crisis to Washington after hiring a D.C.-based law firm to press the feds for help — hoping to finally tackle the stench and pollution that has kept South Bay beaches shuttered for years.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/01/us-news/san-diego-hires-d-c-lobbyists-to-tackle-tijuana-river-sewage-crisis/

[2026-03-02 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Qld on cyclone watch as rain drenches parts of state

Snippet: Topic:Weather Warnings

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/slow-moving-flood-isolates-western-queensland-fnq-cyclone-watch/106402100

[2026-03-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Environment Minister visits India for Sustainable Development Summit - DailyNews

Snippet: Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabendi visited India from February 24 to 27 to attend the 25th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026, held in New Delhi.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/02/local/959687/environment-minister-visits-india-for-sustainable-development-summit/

[2026-03-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rotary donates books for school library damaged by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: Dompe and Biyagama Rotary Clubs recently provided educational and academic books for the library of Yabaraluwa Ananda Kanishta Vidyalaya in the Biyagama Education Division which was inundated due to floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/02/local/959708/rotary-donates-books-for-school-library-damaged-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2026-03-02 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Unofficial' talks on plastic pollution treaty to begin in Japan

Snippet: TOKYO — Delegates from around 20 countries will hold three days of “informal” talks in Japan from Sunday aimed at salvaging efforts towards a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/02/world/asia-oceania/unofficial-talks-on-plastic-pollution-treaty-to-begin-in-japan/2290684

[2026-03-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Energy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Big energy users’: how will datacentres affect Australia’s power prices, water supply and emissions?

Snippet: There’s a growing expectation that if you build a datacentre, you must meet your own energy needs. But there are other key policy questions that need answering

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/02/datacentres-australia-power-prices-water-supply-emissions

[2026-03-01 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fog forces cancelation of men's World Cup super-G in Germany. Race will be rescheduled in France

Snippet: A giant screen reports that a men’s World Cup super-G race was cancelled due to bad weather, in Garmisch Partenkirchen , Germany, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alpine-skiing-olympics-superg-odermatt-7bc2c96137629703488a6f8fd4d9f564

[2026-03-01 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Kenyan lawmaker among 6 dead in helicopter crash

Snippet: A member of parliament was among six people who died after a helicopter crashed in Kenya on Saturday in what police described as bad weather.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/01/kenyan-lawmaker-among-6-dead-in-helicopter-crash/

[2026-03-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Barcelona] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: MWC 2026: Chinese smartphone makers bet on pivot to AI to weather memory chip crunch

Snippet: Some Android phone makers are also expected to showcase experimental robots and other AI devices at the annual trade show

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3344960/mwc-2026-chinese-smartphone-makers-bet-pivot-ai-weather-memory-chip-crunch

[2026-03-01 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Motorsport] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: It’s 46 years since an Aussie was the king of F1. That man says Oscar is ready to break the drought

Snippet: We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/motorsport/it-s-46-years-since-an-aussie-was-the-king-of-f1-that-man-says-oscar-is-ready-to-break-the-drought-20260226-p5o5q2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-01 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Inpex emissions 'systematically underestimated' since 2018, report finds

Snippet: By Roxanne Fitzgerald

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-01/review-finds-inpex-lng-emissions-systematically-underestimated/106400678

[2026-03-01 14:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: TBy Tim Swanston

Snippet: Tim Swanston is an ABC foreign correspondent and video journalist, based in Jakarta. Tim covers Indonesia and several other South-East Asian countries, with a particular interest in social issues, conflict, security and the environment.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/tim-swanston/9107310

[2026-03-01 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Rain record broken, more wild weather expected in Victoria

Snippet: Topic:Weather Warnings

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-01/severe-weather-warning-victoria-thunderstorm-rain-emergency/106402136

[2026-03-01 12:36 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Mainly fair weather to prevail across most parts of the Island

Snippet: Mainly fair weather will prevail over the most parts of the island.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/01/breaking-news/959553/mainly-fair-weather-to-prevail-across-most-parts-of-the-island/

[2026-03-01 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Warm, humid weather over PH

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The country will have fair weather on Sunday due to the easterlies, the state-run weather agency said..

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/01/news/warm-humid-weather-over-ph/2290548

[2026-03-01 09:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Tropical low developing in Coral Sea has 'uncertain' path

Snippet: Topic:Weather Forecasts

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-01/tropical-lows-develop-coral-sea-rain-eases-western-qld/106400164

[2026-03-01 07:11 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Aussies warned against travelling to Qatar, UAE in wake of strikes on Iran

Snippet: The Australian government has issued a slew of travel advisory updates for a number of Middle East countries overnight in the wake of the US-Israel operation in Iran and retaliatory strikes on US military bases.The ongoing risk of further reprisal attacks prompted a flood of warnings from the government's Smartraveller platform, which warned against travel to key regions in the Middle East.The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade advises Australians not to travel to: Qatar, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, the United

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/iran-strikes-smart-traveller-advice-travel-disruption-government-warnings-to-australians/30be8460-140d-4612-924d-7e41a1d1251b

[2026-03-01 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kenyan lawmaker among 6 dead in helicopter crash

Snippet: NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A member of parliament was among six people who died after a helicopter crashed in Kenya on Saturday in what police described as bad weather.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kenya-nandi-helicopter-plane-crash-e60122a117d00d2c3b63b223ad125e7e

[2026-03-01 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ABOITIZPOWER UNIT SECURES FINANCING FROM BPI FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS

Snippet: Advent Upgrade Solar Inc. (AUSI), a joint venture between Aboitiz Power Distributed Renewables Inc. and Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP), has officially commenced the commercial operations for two solar projects that can help boost the country’s clean energy capacity. With vital financing support from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), AUSI is now supplying power to Kinpo Electronics (Philippines) Inc.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/01/tmt-newswire/aboitizpower-unit-secures-financing-from-bpi-for-renewable-energy-projects/2290454

[2026-03-01 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Climate change forces facelift for Michelangelo masterpiece

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/01/world/americas-emea/climate-change-forces-facelift-for-michelangelo-masterpiece/2290472

[2026-03-01 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: B-Ready 2025 report reflects PH gains in business climate reforms

Snippet: FINANCE Secretary Frederick Go welcomed the results of the World Bank’s B-Ready 2025 report, which reflects the country’s steady progress in improving business climate reforms.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/tmt-newswire/b-ready-2025-report-reflects-ph-gains-in-business-climate-reforms/2290433

[2026-02-28 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Unisol launches Chameleon Sustainable Line, redefining workwear for PH institutions in 2026

Snippet: AS public institutions and private organizations begin planning their uniform programs for 2026, Philippine workwear brand Unisol has officially launched its new B2B platform featuring the Chameleon Sustainable Line – a workwear system designed to meet the realities of daily operations while supporting regulatory and sustainability requirements.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/tmt-newswire/unisol-launches-chameleon-sustainable-line-redefining-workwear-for-ph-institutions-in-2026/2290426

[2026-02-28 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Creative industries, technology seen as tool in climate resilience

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez emphasized the use of creative industries and technology to enable the public ito understand climate resilience.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/news/creative-industries-technology-seen-as-tool-in-climate-resilience/2290388

[2026-02-28 18:42 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Parts of Victoria on flood watch as heavy rain set to continue

Snippet: Victoria’s wild and wet end to summer is forecast to continue into March, with two more downpours expected before Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/parts-of-victoria-on-flood-watch-as-heavy-rain-set-to-continue-20260228-p5o6az.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-28 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20

Snippet: At least 20 people have been killed and more than 30 injured after a Bolivian Air Force Hercules transport plane, carrying a cargo of newly printed banknotes, crashed onto a busy highway while attempting to land in bad weather near the capital, La Paz.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/bolivian-military-plane-carrying-banknotes-crashes-near-capital-killing-20

[2026-02-28 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bishop urges new DENR Secretary to seek justice over Verde Island oil spill

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A Catholic bishop called for the new leadership of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to seek justice for the oil spill in the Verde Island Passage (VIP), following Malacañang's announcement that Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna will serve as acting DENR secretary.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/28/news/bishop-urges-new-denr-secretary-to-seek-justice-over-verde-island-oil-spill/2290361

[2026-02-28 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Impact of 'once-in-a-generation' floods explored in moving documentary

Snippet: Floodland, a documentary about the aftermath of the 2022 Lismore floods, won a $40,000 prize last year. (Pictured: Eli Roth in his backyard.) (Supplied: Bonsai)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/floodland-jordan-giusti-director-lismore-floods-documentary/106374088

[2026-02-28 11:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Shark attack warning for Sydney amid wet weather

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/shark-attack-warning-for-sydney-amid-wet-weather-20260228-p5o6a3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-28 11:41 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: National weather forecast for Saturday February 28

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/national-weather-forecast-for-saturday-february-28-20260228-p5o6a1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-28 11:33 UTC+10:00] [Australia weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Last of the summer rain puts southern states on flood watch and Sydney on alert for bull sharks

Snippet: SA premier Peter Malinauskas warns residents to prepare for heavy falls and possible flash floods

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/28/weather-australia-rain-flood-sa-victoria-nsw-sydney-sharks

[2026-02-28 11:15 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Shark attack warning for Sydney amid wet weather

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/shark-attack-warning-sydney-weather/c5511c39-e320-4b76-9c5c-8e2521daf1e3

[2026-02-28 11:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Shoppers in upstate New York discover live owl in antique store

Snippet: In this photo provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, an owl sleeps on a shelf next to a cookie jar shaped like a chicken at The Market Place antique store in East Durham, N.Y., on Feb. 21, 2026 (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/owl-sleeping-antique-store-new-york-oddities-b5d1c494d0369fb0e3c5051b835fb3b2

[2026-02-28 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Superannuation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Unleash your super power: how to prevent your retirement savings from funding fossil fuels

Snippet: It’s easy to ignore your superannuation, but choices about where to invest can make a big difference for climate action and protecting the environment

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/28/superannuation-fund-ethical-investment-retirement-savings

[2026-02-28 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Los Angeles firefighter says he warned of smoldering ground before destructive blaze

Snippet: Water is dropped by helicopter on the advancing Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/california-wildfire-los-angeles-palisades-lachman-deposition-a376cc4c3f8f60158a9cca098551aafa

[2026-02-28 07:46 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Severe weather warnings for parts of South Australia

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/severe-weather-warnings-for-parts-of-south-australia-20260228-p5o68l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-28 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Navigating tariffs in a volatile US trade environment - DailyNews

Snippet: The US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) on 20 February 2026, creating uncertainty about future US tariff policies. The US has used IEEPA to impose reciprocal tariffs on trade partners and additional fentanyl-related trade measuresfor Canada, China, and Mexico since 2025.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/28/features/959101/navigating-tariffs-in-a-volatile-us-trade-environment/

[2026-02-28 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida

Snippet: Video from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office shows Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission personnel and others rescuing an injured mother manatee and her calf from the Orange River.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/manatee-rescue-florida-orange-river-89d431ad669f3559d30aa25a9b83d027

[2026-02-28 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Amanda Cranston

Snippet: Amanda Cranston is the ABC Far North Saturday Breakfast presenter and features reporter for radio programs and digital, based in Cairns. She loves travelling, reading, good coffee, spending time with family and volunteering with local wildlife, environment and homeless organisations in Far North Queensland.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/amanda-cranston/101798098