Woman dies after Qld waterfall plunge
A 19-year-old woman has died after she fell from a waterfall in far north Queensland.
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‘Hundred dead’ in Nigerian oil depot blast
More than a hundred people have been killed in an illegal oil refining depot blast in Nigeria, an official says.
Pilot dies in NSW light plane crash
A 57-year-old pilot has died in a light plane crash at Coonabarabran in central western NSW.
More than 250 dead in South Africa floods
At least 259 lives have been lost in flooding in eastern South Africa, with President Cyril Ramaphosa blaming climate change for the devastation.
Philippines storm death toll reaches 28
At least 28 people have been killed and more than 22,000 forced to flee their homes in the wake of a tropical storm that has battered the Philippines.
Flood watch warning for Victoria’s east
A dump of rain is forecast for Victoria's Gippsland regions this weekend, with the weather bureau warning of possible major flooding.
Pilot killed in Vic helicopter crash named
Melbourne man Dean Neal, 32, has been named by family as the pilot who died along with four passengers in a helicopter crash north of Melbourne.
Five dead in Victorian helicopter crash
Four men and a woman are among five people who perished after a helicopter crashed in regional Victoria.
Brisbane River reopens to boaties
Although clean-up efforts continue, Brisbane River has reopened to boating enthusiasts following the Queensland floods, with a warning to watch out for debris.
Insurer calls for disaster control funding
Insurers want urgent disaster mitigation funding, after claims rose by more than 50 per cent, and NSW and Queensland face more flood risks.
Confusion over China plane crash black box
Reports of the recovery of the second black box from a China Eastern jet that plunged into a mountainside have been denied by China's national news agency.
Qld bomb victim ‘may have been targeted’
Police say an explosion south of Brisbane which left a man with serious shrapnel wounds to his chest, abdominal region and limbs may have been a targeted attack
Authorities to mount major reef clean-up
Authorities are set to clean up part of the Great Barrier Reef that's yet to recover from being polluted with toxic paint and rubble during a 2010 accident.
Search for second black box in China crash
Recovery crews are searching for a second black box from a crashed China Eastern Airlines plane that plunged into a mountainside with 132 people aboard.
One black box found in China plane crash
Chinese officials say one of two black boxes from the China Eastern plane crash was found severely damaged.
Queensland man dies after caravan fire
A man has died in a caravan fire after trying to protect his heavily pregnant partner in Logan, south of Brisbane.
PM considers more Qld flooding funding
Scott Morrison says NSW endured a "very different" flood experience, baulking when asked if Queensland victims will receive the same hardship payment.
Search for victims of Chinese plane crash
Hopes have faded of finding anyone alive after the crash of a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 jet that had 132 people aboard.
Boat sinks off WA coast, nine feared dead
Australian maritime authorities say nine people were unable to be located after an Indonesian fishing boat capsized off the northwest coast of WA.
Two bodies retrieved from Queensland dam
Two bodies discovered floating in Queensland's Gordonbrook Dam have been retrieved by emergency services, who are working to determine the cause of death.
Emergency head defends flood response
Emergency Management Australia boss Joe Buffone says an earlier disaster declaration would not have had an impact on the ADF rollout to assist flood victims.
Floods ‘Black Summer all over again’
Coalition of ex-emergency services chiefs calls for stronger action on climate change and better natural disaster planning after this year's deadly floods.
Brisbane River clean up may take weeks
Queenslanders have been warned to stay out of the Brisbane River, with the clearing of debris caused by devastating floods expected to take weeks.
More recovery centres as NSW cleans up
Floodwaters are receding around NSW as attention turns to cleaning up.
Qld to lure tradies for flood recovery
Interstate tradies are being encouraged to move to Queensland as the flood recovery continues and insurance claims for damaged homes reach $1 billion.
Mental health a post-flood priority: Hunt
A $31 million mental health package for flood-affected communities will focus on community resilience, psychological therapies and support for children.
Qld cops search for suspected flood looter
A man has been missing for more than a day after jumping into the Brisbane River amid a crackdown on "disgusting" looters in the flood-hit city.
Body found in flood search for Sydney man
Police have found a body in their search for a missing Sydney delivery driver, with the NSW flood disaster expected to soon be declared a national emergency.
Qld floods, govt response to be probed
The Queensland premier has defended flood mitigation releases from Wivenhoe Dam, but says there will be an independent review of the disaster.
Stolen car in Sydney Harbour Bridge crash
A stolen SUV is believed to have been involved in a fiery, multi-vehicle accident on Sydney Harbour Bridge that shutdown peak hour traffic, causing chaos.
More like a cyclone, Dutton says of floods
Defence Minister Peter Dutton says the damage from floods that have devastated the east coast of Australia is more akin to a cyclone.