Hundreds of schools impacted by Vic floods
Almost $80m will go to schools, TAFEs and hospitals impacted by floods in Victoria, while a short reprieve along the Murray offers a fresh chance to evacuate.
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Dangerous storm warning, Qld woman rescued
A large part of Queensland is on alert for severe thunderstorms after a woman was rescued from floodwaters in the central highlands overnight.
Aust scientists fear encephalitis outbreak
Australian scientists are extremely concerned about the risk of a major human outbreak of Japanese encephalitis and are flagging a potential vaccine shortfall.
Above average cyclone season coming for Queensland
The Bureau of Meteorology says Queensland has a 74 per cent chance of an above-average number of cyclones in the coming season.
Bureau of Meteorology change sparks storm
The Bureau of Meteorology has been scorched by social media users after announcing a change to its naming preferences.
Flood crisis worsens in Victoria’s north
Victoria has been hit for widespread flooding, with more than 600 homes and businesses inundated and dozens of people rescued fro the rising water.
ADF called in to help flood-hit Victoria
The ADF has been called in to help flood victims in Victoria, with authorities predicting more than 7500 proprieties could be affected.
Bathurst campers warned amid NSW drenching
People attending the annual Bathurst 1000 motor race will need to be careful as heavy falls across NSW raise concerns of widespread flooding.
Sydney drenched by wettest year on record
Sydney is experiencing its wettest year ever, breaking the city's record set in 1950 with more rain increasing the risk of flooding across swathes of NSW.
NSW towns soldier on as roads, bridges cut
Business owners are bracing for a third consecutive La Nina season as roads and bridges disappear under flood waters across regional NSW.
Northern Australia termites could head south as planet warms
You know you’ve reached the north when you start to see termite mounds, but research out today says they could be found further south as the planet warms.
NSW towns ‘on edge’ amid 30 flood warnings
Flood warnings have been issued for river catchments across NSW and southern Queensland as a storm system leaves damaged crops and ruined roads in its wake.
Flood warnings for central and coastal NSW
A small town in central NSW has been cut off by floodwaters as a low pressure system is forecast to deliver widespread showers across much of the state.
NSW floods start of ‘very long season’
Floods and storms across NSW are the "start of a very long season" for residents and emergency services alike, authorities say.
Heatwaves Australia’s deadliest disasters
Australia's blistering heatwaves kill many more people than any other natural hazard, and more can be done to prepare for future events, new research says.
Wild weather cruels Byron music festival
A wild weather system battering Australia's east coast is moving south after one man died when a car was washed away in floodwaters on Friday morning.
It’s sweltering in the land of the Queen – but what could this mean for Queensland?
Traditionally, temperatures above 30℃ in the UK are considered hot. But to see temperatures already exceeding 40℃ is shocking.
More wet weather and flooding on way: BOM
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned large parts of the country will experience wetter than average conditions throughout the rest of the year.
Wild weather, hazardous surf warning for Queensland
More wild weather is on the way for parts of Queensland and NSW, with heavy rain, damaging winds and hazardous surf bringing the risk of coastal erosion.
Rain moves north as Sydney begins clean-up
People have been warned to watch for contamination and other risks as they return to flood-affected properties.
Signs firm for soggy winter, spring: BoM
Much of Australia appears set for a wetter than average winter and spring, in unwelcome news for flood-affected communities.
NSW flood and storm risk shifts north
Some 85,000 people face evacuation as major flooding begins in the Hunter region and the weather system drenching the state heads north.
Camden residents push on amid NSW floods
Residents of Camden in southwestern Sydney have once again seen floods submerge and ruin key community facilities.
Strong outlook for Australian agriculture
Flooding in parts of Queensland and NSW has slowed agricultural output but it's still been a strong start to the year according to Rural Bank's latest report.
Weather wait for stricken ship return
The Portland Bay bulk carrier is undergoing repairs after losing power in heavy seas, as authorities wait for improved weather to return the vessel to shore.
Thousands evacuate as Sydney rivers rise
More ADF troops are on the way and the SES is anticipating another busy night, as western Sydney's Hawkesbury-Nepean region is once again inundated by floods.
Another wet spell for Queensland as warm seas feed moist atmosphere
Weather forecasters say wet conditions will affect large areas of Queensland over the next few days, with moderate to heavy rainfall possible in some areas.
Census paints a picture of average Aussie
Australia's population has more than doubled in the past 50 years, according to fresh census data showing the nation's cultural profile continues to change.
BoM says big wet over for now but La Nina may be back later this year
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) says the La Nina event that brought record rainfall and floods in eastern Australia is over but could return later in the year.
Wetter winter than usual forecast for many
After much of Australia endured a soggy autumn, forecasters say an unusual amount of rainfall will most likely dampen heads over winter.
Weather woes delay planting, push prices
Heavy rain across Qld and NSW cropping country has prevented some growers planting, with fears delays combined with global shortages will keep food prices high.