Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue
Heavy rainfall continues to blanket parts of the east coast as rain-soaked communities prepare for more severe thunderstorms.
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‘Sticky’ heatwave has firefighters on high alert
Much of southern Australia is sweltering through a three-day "sticky" heatwave with increasing fire danger risks amid blazes in popular holiday spots.
Firefighters battle fresh blazes amid total fire bans
Total fire bans are in place amid extreme danger from heatwave conditions as firefighters work to control freshly sparked bushfires.
Heavens open, bringing relief from heat and fires
Wet and cooler conditions across much of southeastern Australia have provided relief from the heat and a bushfire burning for three weeks.
Town braces for more flooding after heavy downpours
The clean-up has begun at a rain-hit town after flooding caused "massive damage" to roads while another community is bracing for rising water levels.
Flooding threat lifted, storms ahead for rain-hit area
A rain-soaked community has been warned a flooding threat may return with more storms on the horizon after an emergency alert was cancelled, capping a wet week.
Flash floods prompt rescues and warnings for motorists
Residents and businesses face a challenging start to the new year in parts of one state after record rainfall caused flash flooding.
Women rescued from floodwaters as deluge continues
The rain is finally set to ease in southeast Queensland after a run of bleak weather that has caused flooding, power outages and ruined a Test cricket match.
Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come
Roads have been closed and rivers are rising in north Queensland, with severe storms prompting warnings for holiday travellers to reconsider festive driving.
Two rescued as flooding rains move south
Two people have been rescued after their car was trapped in floodwaters as a tropical low moves across northern Australia, triggering warnings.
Darwin still marked by Cyclone Tracy, 50 years on
Soaring frigatebirds warned of a cyclone that would be Australia's most destructive and put Darwin on the map for the wrong reasons.
Flooding cuts off roads, more rainfall on its way
The flood risk remains in parts of north Queensland with storms still possible though relief is in sight as a tropical low moves out to sea.
Extreme weather scaring off tourists
Threats of floods, storms, bushfires and heatwaves are making summer holidays difficult to plan and navigate for tourists.
Children rescued in floodwaters as showers ease
Showers and storms will continue to linger about Queensland's north coast, but are not expected to cause renewed flooding as a tropical low moves out to sea.
Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa’s arrival
The countdown to Christmas is more frantic than festive for most Australians, with many tipped to complete their preparations with a last-minute rush.
Wet-spell sting as mosquito-borne disease threat rises
A wet week in Queensland has created ideal mosquito breeding conditions, with officials warning there's an increased risk of a serious virus spreading from NSW.
Third town told to leave immediately as bushfire rages
Residents in the Grampians towns of Bornes Hill, Moyston and Pomonal have been told to leave immediately and seek shelter as a bushfire threat is imminent.
Wind change fans unpredictable fires as towns evacuated
Dozens of communities have been urged to leave or take shelter as an out-of-control bushfire was fuelled further by gusty winds on a day of extreme conditions.
Bushfire rages but cool change a chance to check damage
The threat of bushfires will linger in Victoria's already-scorched Grampians region even after hot and windy conditions move north.
Storms may pose new fire threat after states scorched
After scorching heat hit eastern Australia, severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued which may bring another fire threat - lightning.
Wet week for rain-hit state with tropical low looming
A tropical low is a chance of forming off rain-hit Queensland but the Bureau of Meteorology says it is unlikely to develop into the season's first cyclone.
Holiday mode: Storm warning ahead of festive season
Research shows nearly three-quarters of Australians don't plan or properly protect their homes from potential storm damage before leaving on summer holidays.
High rates of hearing loss among Indigenous people
Indigenous children, especially in remote areas are being impacted by high rates of severe middle ear infections, which can cause hearing loss a report says.
Blackout risks downgraded amid heatwave warnings
People in eastern Australia in danger of experiencing electricity outages have been given a small reprieve as the operator scrambles to ensure lights stay on.
Sky’s the limit: Australia urged to boost green fuel
Australia has the potential to lead the world in sustainable aviation fuel but a report warns that other countries are making progress faster.
Health regulators take stand in fight to end violence
Regulators have come together for the first time to condemn family violence and remind health practitioners of their critical role in the battle to end it.
Storms, flood alerts for NSW regions as Sydney mops up
More wild weather is forecast for parts of Australia's east after areas of Sydney were battered by damaging storms overnight.
Queensland bracing for another week of torrential rain
Another week of storms is bearing down on Queensland, bringing more than 200mm of rain along the state's central coastline.
Developer malaise means Woolies is behind more malls
Woolworths has cast itself as being in competition with cake shops and newsagents, while also showing the might of its construction arm.
At least one ‘severe’ cyclone tipped to hit Queensland
Forecasters say it will be an average cyclone season with at least one to hit Queensland, but the severity of the storm system may be higher than usual.
No relief as northern Australia swelters under heatwave
Heatwave conditions have hit northern Australia but there is no relief in sight, with high temperatures set to linger in the coming days.