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Tornado moves through Ulladulla on New South Wales south coast

The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed a tornado passed through Ulladulla on 3 October, damaging properties and trees. The NSW SES received dozens of calls for help in the area.

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Image: ABC News (Australia)
Image: BBC News

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The story, neutrally told

Mixed · 2A tornado moved through Ulladulla on the New South Wales south coast on 3 October 2026, and the Bureau of Meteorology confirmed it. Left · 1A severe thunderstorm warning for damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall was issued for the region just after 1pm. Centre · 1The Bureau said the tornado was caused by severe thunderstorms and that it was very uncommon to see one in such a populated place.

Left · 1Footage shows the rotating column of air crossing a residential area, and cafe staff removing tables and chairs before heavy rain and strong winds sent umbrellas flying. Centre · 1The tornado damaged properties and knocked over trees. Left · 1The NSW State Emergency Service said it had received more than 90 calls for assistance across the state, including 29 around Ulladulla.

Left · 1Crews were responding to roofs ripped from homes, dislodged tiles and skylights, and fallen trees and powerlines, and dozens of properties lost power. Left · 1An SES incident management team was set up in Ulladulla, with crews from Nowra and surrounding areas responding, and the SES expected calls to rise as severe thunderstorms were forecast to continue into the evening.

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Left1 outlet

Framing
ABC News (Australia) gives a local breaking-news report centred on the emergency response, damage and SES call numbers.
Emphasis
SES calls, damage to roofs and powerlines, outages, forecast of more storms.
Leaves out or plays down
Does not give the BBC's point that tornadoes are rare in populated places beyond the 'very unusual' quote.
Charged language
“rips through”
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“A tornado has torn through parts of the New South Wales south coast, causing significant damage around Ulladulla.” — ABC News (Australia)

Centre1 outlet

Framing
BBC News runs a short video piece for an international audience, presenting the tornado as a rare event caught on camera.
Emphasis
Rarity and residents' footage.
Leaves out or plays down
No SES figures, outage details or the storm warning.
Charged language
“whips through”
For example
“The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.” — BBC News

Right0 outlets

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