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.
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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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Road repairs on skids as rain, possible cyclone loom
More rain may jeopardise work to clear landslides in flood-hit far north Queensland, sparking fears roads may collapse with a cyclone threat looming.
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.
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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.
Three months of rain in a day as big wet sets in again
Three Victorian towns have been ordered to evacuate and others are on alert as storms and heavy rain lash parts of the state before an expected move into NSW.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More rain expected as Qld recovery gathers steam
More rain is on the way but Australian Defence Force troops have arrived to assist a massive recovery effort across a storm-lashed southeast Queensland.
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.
ADF to help with clean-up as floods keep rescuers busy
Australian Defence Force personnel are set to arrive in storm-ravaged areas of southeast Queensland and northern NSW from Thursday.
Flood rescuers busy as storms and downpours swell dams
Crews have attended dozens of flood rescue incidents as heavy rain continues in southeast Queensland and northern NSW.
More heavy rain forecast as rivers and flood risks rise
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast more heavy rain in southeast Queensland and northern NSW amid warnings of swollen waterways and flash floods.
Storm toll mounts with second body at flooded campsite
A man's body has been found near an inundated campsite where a woman was discovered dead the day before, in Victoria's east.
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.
Girl among seven dead as storms ravage Queensland
Storms ravaging Queensland have killed seven people, including a nine-year-old girl, since Christmas day.
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.
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.
Two dead, four missing as storms lash southeast Qld
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Storms smash Sydney, with flooding rescues under way
Large parts of NSW are on alert for dangerous weather over the Christmas long weekend, as storm cells smash Sydney bringing hail, strong winds and downpours.
Flood victims face another Christmas of uncertainty
NSW Northern Rivers communities devastated by flooding in 2022 say it could take a decade to recover after progress was hampered by a mismanaged buyback scheme.
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.
Uninsured won’t be left behind in flood clean-up
People hit by flooding in far north Queensland who could not afford insurance will still be looked after, the federal government says.
Tourism takes a hit from Cairns flooding
Although tourism attractions in Cairns have started re-opening, holiday cancellations for December and January have hit the region hard.
Insurers told not to muddy the water on flooding claims
A federal minister and the insurance industry assure Queensland policyholders genuine claims for flooding will not be held up by a national scheme's rules.
Cape York braces for flooding as Jasper could intensify
Ex-tropical cyclone Jasper is still having an impact on far north Queensland eight days after hitting the coast and could intensify again on Christmas Day.