Damaging storms persist as potential cyclone looms
Wild weather continues to batter parts of the nation with floods in Queensland, storms in the southeast and a potential cyclone brewing off WA's coast.
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Clean-up signals new threats for flood-ravaged region
A flood-hit region looks set to battle more heavy rainfall but experts warn residents will confront another threat when their massive clean-up finally starts.
Human remains found in crocodile after man goes missing
A major search for a missing fisherman has ended after human remains were found inside a crocodile, with forensic testing to confirm the person's identity.
Rescuers search for 30 after a landslide in China
Chinese rescuers are searching for some 30 people after a landslide in south western Sichuan province buried 10 houses.
At least 50 killed as bus plunges off Guatemala bridge
Guatemala City authorities say at least 50 people have died after a bus travelling on a busy highway fell off a bridge.
No horsing around for family bracing for more rain
A severe weather warning has come as a surprise to a north Queensland resident who must now decide what to do with her three horses if flooding returns.
Flash flooding catches out rain-soaked region – again
Just when Judi Hinspeter thought the rain would not stop lashing her home, the weather took a turn for the worse and flash flooding hit a sodden region again.
PM tours flood-hit region as locals tell of ‘terror’
A local has described the "terrifying" experience of watching floodwaters threaten her home as the prime minister toured a vital rebuild at a rain-hit region.
Couple clean up for a second time after flood disaster
A north Queensland couple is no stranger to floodwaters after their home was wiped out in 2019 but now they are cleaning up for a second time.
Stunned community honours treasured teen shark victim
A beachside community has gathered to pay tribute to a teenager who died after being attacked by a shark while swimming at a popular surf spot.
Body found after boy swept away in fast-flowing river
Drones, sniffer dogs and boats have been used to find the body of a 16-year-old boy, who disappeared after getting washed away while swimming with friends.
Clean up starts for some but flood threat remains
The clean up has begun for some residents in rain-hit northern Australia but the flood threat is not over for others, with more showers and storms forecast.
Many feared dead after jet, US Army helicopter collide
Eighteen bodies have been recovered after a mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a US Army helicopter near Washington, CBS News says, citing police.
Black boxes recovered as US air disaster probe launched
With 64 people on board the plane and three on board the helicopter dead, the collision in Washington is the United States' worst aviation disaster in 25 years.
‘A lot of anguish out there’: lessons from Black Summer
A mobile stage dubbed Beryl has helped bring bushfire-affected towns together, as research highlights the need for recovery funds years after disaster strikes.
Probe into US air disaster launched, army victims named
As investigations into the collision between a plane and helicopter in Washington continue, the US Army has released the names of two people it lost.
Investigation after man attacked by ‘massive’ kangaroo
Authorities have launched an investigation after a man was badly injured in an attack outside his home by a kangaroo believed to be 100kg and two metres tall.
At least six feared dead as US medevac plane crashes
Days after the biggest air disaster in the United States in 16 years, a medevac plane has crashed in Philadelphia, with reports of "multiple casualties".
Nearly 40 taken to morgue after India festival stampede
Dozens of people have been killed and injured in a stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival, according to media reports.
Cyclone threat looms for rain-battered region
A region recovering from heavy rain is bracing for another deluge after enduring flooding that closed a major road, with two potential cyclones on the horizon.
Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms
A rain-hit region is on cyclone watch with multiple tropical lows looming in northern Australia after heavy showers sparked flooding and water rescues.
India festival stampede death toll rises to at least 30
Police and rescuers are being praised for their swift actions after a stampede at a Hindu festival in northern India, as the death toll continues to rise.
With rain in forecast, LA hopeful of firefight progress
With Santa Ana winds dropping and rain forecast, weary Californian firefighters are hoping to advance in their quest to quench the state's remaining wildfires.
Homes lost as bushfires spread in west
Homes have been lost as a string of bushfires spread in Western Australia, with residents in many areas warned it is too late to evacuate.
Fire-ravaged Los Angeles braces for toxic rain runoff
There are fears that hazardous chemicals belched from burning homes and cars in the Los Angeles wildfires will make it into runoff when it rains.
Ten-year national road safety plan ‘wildly off-track’
Increases in Australia's road toll over the past four years have been at a level not recorded since 1966, before the introduction of seatbelts.
Warning of waterfall dangers after teen deaths
Experts are warning of the hidden dangers at waterfalls after two teens tragically died at a popular swimming spot.
Storm declared ‘natural disaster’ as cyclone builds
Almost 35,000 people remain without power and an iconic beach has expanded as fresh storms sweep the east coast and the west bunkers down for a cyclone.
Cyclone off WA, flood search in NSW as Qld dams spill
Wild weather is threatening regions around Australia as a tropical cyclone impacts exports, amid fears for the occupants of a car swept away by floodwaters.
Baby girl dead, another child critical after house fire
A baby girl has died and another young child is fighting for life after a house fire in a suburban town.
Teen hailed a hero in waterfall double drowning tragedy
A teen who died trying to save a girl who also lost her life after jumping into a waterfall is being hailed as a hero in emotional tributes on social media.