Slow and soggy: life goes on in isolated flood-hit town
While travellers stranded by floodwaters begin fraying at the edges, locals have accepted uncertainty is a part of life in outback Queensland.
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Double whammy deluge looms over disaster-hit regions
Communities already smashed by flooding are frantically trying to resupply ahead of more forecast heavy weather.
Few claims coming for Qld floods, as Katter wants dams
Insurers are yet to see a deluge of claims from the northwest Queensland floods, reflecting the predicament of under-insured farmers and producers.
Livestock flood losses set to triple as cyclone looms
Graziers are bracing for more heavy stock losses from flooding that has left communities isolated as a potential tropical cyclone looms.
Flood-hit region braces for devastating cyclonic deluge
As a sodden region prepares for the arrival of a tropical cyclone, flood-ravaged graziers are bracing for the deluge to come as they count stock losses.
Cyclone leaves trail of damage as floods isolate towns
Residents of isolated communities might be cut off for months, with roads and water supplies damaged by heavy rain left behind by ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji.
Worst in 110 years: town turned into a ‘raging torrent’
An outback town is reeling from its wettest day on record following an ex-tropical cyclone as a drenched state braces for more flooding and livestock losses.
Cyclone threat for flood zone as federal aid unveiled
A possible tropical cyclone threatens to exacerbate damage from recent flooding as the prime minister announces relief measures for devastated farmers..
Aussies see fire and rain as extremes lash the nation
Fires are burning on one side of the country while the threat of floods on the other has led to calls for people to remain vigilant.
Far north braces for drenching as monsoon closes in
Residents are bracing for widespread rain as a monsoon trough inches across the far north with fears of isolated rainfall totals of up to 700mm.
Man dies in floods, tropical cyclone hits northwest
A man aged in his 70s has been found dead in floodwaters in Australia's far north, as a cyclone crosses the coast on the other side of the nation.
Deforestation in spotlight as Asia flood toll hits 1500
Calls are growing to fight deforestation in parts of Asia after devastating floods killed more than 1500 people and left hundreds more missing.
Asia floods death toll passes 1500, more rain expected
The death toll from floods in parts of Asia has surpassed 1500, as meteorologists warn of renewed rainfall.
Roads slow relief efforts after Asia’s deadly floods
As the waters recede from Asia's deadly floods and landslides, survivors find themselves cut off from crews trying to deliver them urgently needed aid.
Rescue efforts intensify in Asia as flood deaths surge
Crews are scrambling to reach survivors in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand following floods and landslides that have killed more than 1300 people.
Asian floods toll surges past 1300, millions displaced
The death toll in floods which struck Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand has climbed past 1300, with rescue workers still battling to reach affected areas.
Deadly floods in Asia kill more than 1400 people
Rescue teams are racing to reach isolated villages and relief efforts are ramping up after deadly floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia.
At least 56 dead in Sri Lanka floods, 21 missing
Sri Lankan authorities have closed government offices and schools as the death toll from landslides and floods lifts to 56.
Thailand floods death toll rises to 145
At least 145 people have died in floods that have swept 12 southern provinces in Thailand.
Floods in Indonesia’s Sumatra kill at least 174
Floods and landslides in western Indonesia have left at least 174 people dead, officials say.
Asia flood deaths at 321, recovery operations step up
As extensive floods claim the lives of hundreds of people across South East Asia, rescuers are ramping up recovery operations.
Indonesians hunt for food, water after deadly floods
Some residents of flood-hit Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive, Indonesian authorities say.
Flood recovery efforts under way in Asia as deaths rise
Rescuers continue to search for survivors and aid operations is advancing as Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia recover from devastating floods and landslides.
Top Enders thanked for heeding cyclone advice
Top End residents want to clean up and get back to business as usual after enduring a noisy and worrying night as tropical cyclone Fina passed through.
Clean-up begins but cyclone threat yet to disappear
The clean-up has begun in the Top End, but a cyclone threat remains as northern Australia braces for more wild weather.
Cyclone shelter and flood levee boost in disaster plan
Projects including a cyclone shelter and flood levees are part of a $1 billion funding plan to build Australia's disaster readiness and resilience.
States batten down again as more heavy weather looms
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of giant hail, damaging winds and potential flooding as thunderstorms roll across several states.
Fung-wong blows out of the Philippines, eight dead
The death toll from the Philippines' Super Typhoon Fung-wong has risen to eight as the storm barrels towards Taiwan.
Kalmaegi hits Vietnam as toll rises in Philippines
One death has been reported from Typhoon Kalmaegi in Vietnam, as the Philippines toll from the storm continues to climb.
Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after devastating Jamaica
Jamaica is waking to scenes of destruction after a record-strength hurricane pummelled the Caribbean island before slamming into neighbouring Cuba.
Dozens dead after Hurricane Melissa batters Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa has thrashed cities and isolated communities in the Caribbean, leaving dozens of people dead and a long recovery ahead in devastated areas.