Flood threat persists as weather forecast offers relief
The flood threat continues for some Victorian communities but there are no more major rain events forecast in coming days, as towns focus on recovery.
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Floods swamp towns as kayaker found safe and well
Crews have found the owner of an empty kayak seen floating down a river as support arrives for communities impacted by floods.
Pilot praised after passengers walk away from crash
A plane has "flipped over" and crashed on a Queensland island with passengers suffering a range of injuries including a head wound and a suspected broken arm.
Passengers stuck after a rollercoaster stopped mid-ride
Passengers were stuck mid-ride after a rollercoaster was stopped when a loose scarf became entangled on its wheels at a Gold Coast theme park.
Falling branch kills man as Vic remains on flood alert
A man has died after being struck by a tree branch on his property in northern Victoria as the state is warned about flash flooding and severe storms.
Firefighter dead as bushfire threatens homes in WA
A volunteer firefighter has died while responding to an out-of-control bushfire threatening homes near Esperance in Western Australia.
Queensland bracing for heatwave during storm recovery
Some Queensland households damaged by severe storms could be left without power until New Year's Eve or longer while the state faces extreme heat.
Ages revealed of children in river drowning tragedy
Police have released more details about two young children who died after they were found in a Perth river on New Year's Eve.
Buildings destroyed in big blaze as rain brings relief
Thunderstorms and heavy rain have brought a reprieve to firefighters battling a major bushfire in northwest NSW that has destroyed several outbuildings.
Rain brings relief to NSW fire grounds but risk remains
A renewed emergency warning was issued for a major blaze in northwest NSW, before heavy rain saw conditions ease once again.
Crocodile spotted swimming in Queensland floodwaters
A 2.8 metre saltwater crocodile has been found swimming in floodwaters in a north Queensland town after a creek burst its banks.
Crocodile captured swimming in Queensland floodwaters
A 2.5 metre saltwater crocodile has been found swimming in floodwaters at a north Queensland town after a creek burst its banks.
‘Foreign terrorists’ blamed for deadly Philippine blast
Four people have been killed and several others wounded in an explosion in a university gymnasium in the southern Philippine city of Marawi.
One dead, two injured after attack in central Paris
One person has died and two others have been injured after an assailant attacked passers-by in central Paris near the Eiffel Tower.
Sodden regional towns to be cut off as deluge continues
Eastern Victoria and southern NSW are contending with more rain as floodwaters threaten to cut off regional communities following wild storms.
One dead, one injured after attack in central Paris
A person has died following an attack in the Quai de Grenelle area of Paris.
Three dead, nine wounded in Philippines gym blast
Three people have been killed and several are wounded in an explosion in a university gymnasium in southern Philippine city of Marawi.
Philippine military on alert after ‘terrorist’ bombing
Four people have been killed and several others wounded in an explosion in a university gymnasium in the southern Philippine city of Marawi.
Union call for probe into ‘appalling’ port cyberattack
Pressure is mounting for an investigation into what a port operator knew about the risks of a cyberattack that affected thousands of container deliveries.
Aussies unprepared for nastier summer bites and stings
Too many Australians don't have the knowledge to prepare for chance summer encounters with snakes, spiders and other venomous animals, experts warn.
Industrial action compounds port cyber-attack fallout
Major ports are almost back to full capacity following a large-scale cyber attack, with attention turning to industrial action threatening further disruptions.
Six dead in catastrophic crashes were from overseas
The four victims of a fiery Victorian car crash were from the Pacific Islands, while two people killed in a separate smash had recently arrived from Bangladesh.
‘A wonderful symbol’: tree marks paramedic’s sacrifice
The family of slain paramedic Steven Tougher have planted a fig in his memory in an emotional ceremony in Sydney.
Three dead, multiple injuries after fatal crash at pub
A car has crashed into the beer garden of a pub in Victoria, killing three people and injuring a number of others.
Wild winds leave homes without power, airport delays
Emergency services were left to clean up in the morning after powerful overnight winds downed trees and power lines across western Sydney.
More urged to evacuate as Queensland fires spread
Police are door-knocking residents to tell them to flee as a fast-moving blaze - one of more than 80 across Queensland - threatens towns on the Sunshine Coast.
Eighty Queensland fires active, evacuations ordered
Dozens of bushfires are burning across Queensland, with some downgraded amid warnings the state is still facing difficult conditions in the next few days.
Dad’s heartbreak as $40k raised for kids in shed fire
The devastated father of two children killed in a Victorian shed fire has spoken of his surviving young son's bravery in trying to protect his siblings.
Two children critical after siblings die in shed fire
A community is mourning the loss of two children killed in a shed fire as their mother stays at the bedside of their critically injured siblings.
Residents return home after firefighters battle blaze
After firefighters spent days battling a central Queensland blaze, residents have finally been told they can return to their homes.
Pilot dies after light plane crashes in field
Police have confirmed a pilot is dead after a light plane crashed in a paddock near Warwick in southern Queensland.