Dam spill revised down as less rain falls
The spill from NSW's Warragamba Dam could be half the amount previously feared but major flooding continues as about half a million people are told to evacuate.
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Woman found dead in NSW flood zone
A woman has been found dead in her flooded home in northern NSW while the BOM warns more severe weather is heading south and is expected to hammer the coast.
Qld dam releases different to 2011 flood
Authorities are confident controlled dam releases will not cause the Brisbane River to rise above Monday's peak when thousands of homes flooded.
‘Mud Army’ mobilises for Qld flood cleanup
Queenslanders have started cleaning up after floods swept through the state's southeast, killing nine people and destroying thousands of homes and businesses.
Australia facing fiery future and more floods in QLD: Landmark report
The UN body that assesses climate change risks has issued dire warnings about disasters and environmental losses in Australia.
Evacuation as crane breaks mooring in Qld
Police have ordered an immediate evacuation from an area alongside the Brisbane River after a pontoon carrying a crane broke free from moorings.
NSW flood crisis ‘unprecedented’: premier
The catastrophic flood crisis across northern NSW is expected to worsen as thousands of people are ordered to higher ground and many are left stranded.
Weather system ravaging Queensland will become more likely in future
The severe floods in southeast Queensland this week have forced hundreds of residents to flee the town of Gympie and have cut off major roads, after intense rain battered the state for several days. The rain is expected to continue today, and travel south into NSW.
Tropical Cyclone Anika nearing WA coast
Cyclone Anika is "slowly approaching" the northern coast of Western Australia packing destructive gusts of up to 130km/h.
Fifth death, mass evacuation in Qld floods
Hundreds of people are evacuating to higher ground amid widespread flooding which has already killed five people in southeast Queensland.
Wet, humid weather to continue into autumn
Australia's autumn is expected to be wetter and warmer than normal as a soggy summer on the east coast comes to a rainy finish.
Roof rescue mission as Qld floods continue
Emergency services are working to rescue six people as southeast Queensland braces for more rain from a severe storm that has already killed two people.
New storm warnings after flood death: NSW
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for the central west of NSW after a man was killed in floodwaters on the Central Coast.
Sydney’s soggy summer set to break records
Sydney's soggy summer has likely broken recent rain and humidity records, with forecast heavy rain and flood risk concerning authorities in other parts of NSW.
NSW soaking continues after Sydney deluge
A deluge in Sydney and other parts of NSW is causing widespread damage, prompting hundreds of requests for help from emergency services.
One dead, 10 missing in Queensland floods
A 63-year-old woman has been found dead in southeast Queensland floodwaters, with another 10 people missing and heavy rain forecast to continue until Friday.
Emergency services warn of flash flooding across the southeast
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service has sent emergency alerts to residents in the Gympie, Noosa and Sunshine Coast local government areas warning of flash flooding.
Qld govt rejects vote on daylight saving
The Queensland government has rejected Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner's call for a referendum on daylight saving time.
Bone Dry in parts of Queensland
Eastern Queensland has had less than half its average rainfall so far this year with parts of the State bone dry as Summer comes to an end.
Big Wet out West brings joy to channel country
Heavy downpours have seen the Georgina River go into major flood with Boulia Shire Mayor Ric Britton saying, “it’s about four mile across at the moment”
Period of plenty ahead at Kimberley haven
Three ecologists are waiting to see what an epic wet season will mean for threatened and other species in one of Australia's biodiversity hotspots.
Qld storms trigger hospital evacuation
A Queensland private hospital has had to transfer more than 30 patients to other facilities after an intense storm damaged the roof.
Qld set for ‘life threatening’ flooding
More wild weather is set to signal an end to Queensland's heatwave conditions with the state's southeast bracing for "life threatening" flash flooding.
Qld power demand peak amid heat wave
A near record power demand in heat wave conditions has led to blackouts in Queensland, prompting government warnings for people to limit their use.
Wild weather clean-up begins in Victoria
Thousands of Victorians are without power and many have sought assistance from the state's emergency service, after storms caused heavy rain and flooding.
Tropical Cyclone Tiffany crosses Qld coast
Tropical Cyclone Tiffany has strengthened to a category two storm and has make landfall in far north Queensland.
Father, daughter rescued in Gympie floods
At least one person has died and a girl, 14, is missing in the Gypmie region in northern Queensland after heaving rain and flooding hit the area on the weekend.
Tropical Cyclone Tiffany nears FNQ coast
Tropical Cyclone Tiffany has strengthened to a category two storm and is still gathering pace as it prepares to make landfall in FNQ.
Queensland city saved from floods
Council staff and residents in a Queensland city under threat of being inundated with floodwaters appear to have successfully protected the town.
FNQ braces for Tropical Cyclone Tiffany
Tropical Cyclone Tiffany is expected to cross the Queensland Coast on Monday night bringing heavy rain and destructive winds.
Safety plea after spate of NSW drownings
Police and surf lifesavers are pleading for swimmers, fishers, and boaties to take extra care after a spate of recent drownings in NSW.