Community calls for shelter as cyclone looms
An Indigenous community off Queensland's coast has called for an evacuation centre to be built as they take shelter from Cyclone Kirrily in their own homes.
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Cyclone Kirrily crosses Queensland coast in Townsville
Cyclone Kirrily has crossed the Queensland coast in Townsville, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, after strengthening into a category three system.
Heatwave persists as inland temps nudge 50C
Some inland towns have sweltered through temperatures as high as 49.4C as heatwave conditions sent the mercury soaring some 6C to 12C above average.
Inland towns bake in near 50C heatwave temps
A cool change is not expected to sweep across Australia for days as temperatures climbed to the high 40s in vast areas of the nation.
Shelter still rolling out to Queensland cyclone victims
People at a flood-hit far north Queensland community have received temporary accommodation, more than a month after the region was devastated.
Multiple states swelter amid heatwave warnings
As heatwaves grip parts of Australia, people are being urged to check on their neighbours and the elderly to ensure they are staying safe as the mercury rises.
Power grid pledge as sunshine state feels the heat
As temperatures soar above 40C in parts of Australia, people want to know that the electricity for air conditioners and fans will keep coming.
Cyclone countdown begins with major flooding predicted
Cyclone Kirrily is set to cross the Queensland coast as early as Thursday night, causing widespread flooding that is expected to impact the state for days.
Power grid assurances as sunshine state feels the heat
As temperatures soar above 40C in parts of Australia, people want to know that the electricity for air conditioners and fans will keep coming.
Keep your cool as country sizzles, authorities warn
Authorities are urging people to stay out of the heat as temperatures rise across the country and a heatwave scorches northern Western Australia.
Scorching WA heatwave spreads east across country
A heatwave is poised to spread eastward across the country after scorching parts of Western Australia with maximum temperatures approaching 50C.
Warmth tipped to flow east from heatwave scorching WA
A heatwave is poised to spread eastward across the country after scorching parts of Western Australia with maximum temperatures approaching 50C.
Heatwave tipped to head east after searing parts of WA
A heatwave is expected to scorch parts of Western Australia with temperatures approaching 50C before expanding east across the country.
‘Life-threatening’ flood warning as rain soaks country
Thunderstorms across Australia's eastern seaboard including Sydney's outskirts may bring flash flooding as some rural residents remain isolated by floodwater.
Banana farmers seek retail support after flooding, rain
A veteran farmer has implored consumers to back the banana industry at retail shelves with mass rainfall in far north Queensland hindering supply and quality.
More cyclone threats emerge for northern Australia
A tropical cyclone is set to head towards Australian waters while another may soon form off Queensland's coast as rain continues to hit flood-ravaged regions.
Flood-hit residents cry out for help with rain ahead
With more rain ahead, residents of flood-hit Degarra in far north Queensland are calling for more help to clean up the destruction of Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Hundreds of emergency calls as Sydney lashed with rain
Parts of Sydney have been hit with more than 100mm of rain during the night, bringing down trees before the storms moved north.
Rain soaks more areas, plus already flooded centres
Far north Queensland is bracing for more rain while still reeling from Tropical Cyclone Jasper with falls of up to 500mm forecast for Northern Territory.
Storm-hit residents clean up as region faces more rain
Southeast Queensland residents are taking stock after wild weather ravaged the region as power providers prepare for future disasters.
Cyclone threat looms again for flood-ravaged region
Weeks after record flooding hit the region, another cyclone threat may loom for far north Queensland with a tropical low set to form in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Doctors defend seven-day delay for patient results
Delaying patient results could prevent misinformation and distress, doctors say, as the government tries to scrap wait times for scans and medical tests.
Power back on, school repairs fast-tracked after storms
The race is on to repair schools damaged across Queensland by wild weather but power has finally been fully restored in the state's southeast.
Victoria, SA and southern NSW prepare for flooding rain
People in Victoria, South Australia and NSW are being urged to prepare for storms, with rainfall totals of up to 200mm and flooding forecast for some areas.
Victorians warned to bunker down for more summer storms
Thunderstorms influenced by tropical humidity could dump as much as 200mm of rain on parts of Victoria as the state braces for widespread flooding.
Storm-hit residents warned recovery may take months
Authorities have warned it could take months for one of Queensland's worst-hit regions to recover from damaging storms.
Victorians left in the dark after wild thunderstorms
Severe thunderstorms have left tens of thousands of Victorians in the dark and sparked widespread delays at Melbourne Airport.
Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year
The risk of flash flooding is threatening communities in two states as heavy rain brings a soggy start to the new year and many people are still without power.
North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year
Hot conditions will continue to roast parts of northern Australia into the new year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C.
New year, more severe heat for northern Australia
Heatwave conditions will continue to roast parts of northern Australia into the new year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C.
New Year’s Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q
The last day of 2023 has brought heavy rain and hail for parts of Australia with flash flooding around Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast.