Indian national, three others killed in island tragedy
Three women and a man are dead in an unpatrolled beach tragedy, with Life Saving Victoria saying it is the state's worst drowning incident in 20 years.
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Plane carrying Rio Tinto workers crashes in Canada
A plane carrying Rio Tinto workers has crashed while heading to a diamond mine in Canada's remote Northwest Territories, leaving an unconfirmed number dead.
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.
Planes crashed mid-air after unplanned manoeuvre
A plane nose dived into Port Phillip Bay, killing the two men aboard, after it hit another aircraft trying to do an inverted manoeuvre.
Man missing after car bogged on remote road found dead
A man has been found dead after he went missing looking for help when his car became bogged in remote Queensland while travelling with friends.
At least 20 dead in Thailand fireworks factory blast
The exact death toll is uncertain after an explosion at a fireworks factory in Thailand, with rescuers working to find survivors.
Emergency services workforce complaints to be reviewed
The Queensland government has announced a six-month independent review of the fire and emergency services department's workforce complaints.
Funding boost for region still reeling from deadly fire
A Queensland region hit hard by a deadly bushfires has received $1 million in state-federal funding in a major boost to its recovery which may take years.
Worker killed in ‘tragic’ accident at coal mine
Operations at a Queensland coal mine have been suspended as workers mourn a colleague killed in a workplace accident and an investigation gets underway.
Tracking option raised after dingo bites girl on K’gari
Rangers have increased patrols and are keeping an eye on tourist behaviour around dingoes on the island of K'gari after a girl was bitten multiple times.
Battling region hit again by heavy rain, cyclone threat
A far north Queensland region still recovering from wild weather has been lashed by heavy rain as another cyclone threat looms in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Mercy flight, donated surgery gets Dotti back on feet
A daring helicopter rescue for a seriously injured dog has brought a welcome smile to faces at a far north Queensland community devastated by flooding.
Helicopter crash pilot not prepared for ‘wall of cloud’
The pilot in a helicopter crash that killed him and four passengers had not been trained in how to fly through fog and cloud, a safety investigation has found.
Power back on at 125k Queensland homes after wild storm
Thousands of Queenslanders are back on the power grid after crews worked for days to rebuild a network damaged by storms.
Weather bureau doing its best amid ‘chaos’, expert says
The Bureau of Meteorology has been a punching bag for frustrated Aussies during recent wild weather events but an expert has come to its defence.
$5 million pitch to lure back tourists after cyclone
A $5 million pitch to lure tourists back to far north Queensland has been made after more than $270 million was lost in cancellations.
Cost of wild weather hits $2 billion and counting
The disaster bill has already reached $2 billion in Queensland but the deputy premier expects that figure to rise after weeks of damaging weather.
Japan quake rescuers race against time to aid survivors
Rescuers in Japan are racing against the clock to free many more people still trapped under rubble after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake.
Help sought for community devastated by record floods
A community is becoming desperate as it remains cut off three weeks after being devastated by record floodwaters caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Japan Airlines counts losses from destroyed plane
Japan Airlines estimates the Tokyo runway disaster that destroyed one of is planes will result in an operating loss of about 15 billion yen ($A149 million).
Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues
Thousands of Queensland and Victorian homes remain without power as thunderstorms and flooding continue to wreak havoc in parts of eastern Australia.
Roads reopen after north Qld region hit hard by cyclone
Hundreds of people evacuated from a flood-hit far north Queensland community may not go home any time soon despite roads reopening following Cyclone Jasper.
Two more homes lost as WA bushfire threat continues
Multiple blazes across Western Australia are testing firefighters, with authorities warning there are more "difficult" days ahead.
Far north open to tourists as flood clean up continues
Queensland's deputy premier has encouraged tourists to return to the far north as volunteers help Cairns residents clean up their homes after flooding.
Clean-up continues in Queensland’s far north
Clean-up efforts in far north Queensland following ex-tropical cyclone Jasper are continuing as tourists are encouraged to visit over the holiday period.
Tourists urged to visit north Qld amid recovery efforts
Port Douglas is grappling with water supply challenges as tourism bodies ask for visitors to return to the region.
Search for swimmer, 19, swept out to sea
A 19-year-old man was caught in a rip and swept out to sea after coming to the aid of a family member in difficulty in the surf off the NSW South Coast.
Older swimmers, tourists warned of peak season danger
The period between Christmas and New Year is the deadliest for drownings in Australia, and the week has already taken a major toll.
Two-year-old girl drowns in backyard pool
A two-year-old girl has died after being pulled unconscious from a pool in northern NSW as the number of drownings this holiday season continues to rise.
‘Much loved’ teen surfer killed in shark attack
The surfing community is in mourning after a 15-year-old was killed by a shark on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, the state's third fatal attack this year.
Teen shark attack victim had a ‘passion for surfing’
The surfing community is in mourning after a 15-year-old was killed by a shark on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, the state's third fatal attack this year.