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.
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Storms loom in southern states as Qld copes with floods
Multiple states are bracing for severe weather with forecasters predicting heavy rain in parts of NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
Farmers take stock of flood damage as clean-up begins
Farmers are hopeful of assessing damage to their flood-hit crops after being plagued by heavy rainfall but more wet weather is on the way in northern Australia.
Flooding puts focus on failing major highway
Promises of a better Bruce Highway costing billions of dollars have followed another flooding of the major road which isolated towns and sparked rescues.
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.
Insurance claims flood in after torrential rains
Claims have begun rolling in from a region that pays the highest insurance premiums in the country after communities were ravaged by heavy rain and flooding.
Reinforcements sent after more rain, flash flooding
Heavy rain has again lashed a region on cyclone watch, prompting authorities to send reinforcements amid fears of "life-threatening" flash flooding.
Region braces for further heavy rain, flash flooding
Two tropical lows continue to fuel cyclonic rainfall across coastal areas of north Queensland as residents prepare to evacuate.
Woman dies in raging floodwaters as deluge continues
A woman is dead after a rescue boat flipped in fast-rising floodwaters as a once-in-a-century deluge prompts evacuation alerts.
Tragic disaster memories flood back for sodden city
Floodwaters that have cut power, closed major roads and destroyed a major bridge are triggering bad memories for a rain-ravaged city.
Second death rocks region as falling floods reveal body
The body of an 82-year-old woman has been found in receding floodwaters, doubling a rain-ravaged region's death toll after days of record rain.
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.
Body found after pastor’s car swept away by floodwaters
The grieving family of a pastor swept off a flooded causeway say they are shocked and devastated by his loss after his body was found.
Major warnings issued for more severe thunderstorms
Emergency services are urging people to be ready for more storms along Australia's east coast after a man in his 80s was killed by a falling tree.
Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast
Severe storms have triggered heavy rain, flash floods and rescues along Australia's east coast, with warnings conditions could worsen across the weekend.
Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue
Heavy rainfall continues to blanket parts of the east coast as rain-soaked communities prepare for more severe thunderstorms.
Town braces for more flooding after heavy downpours
The clean-up has begun at a rain-hit town after flooding caused "massive damage" to roads while another community is bracing for rising water levels.
Flooding threat lifted, storms ahead for rain-hit area
A rain-soaked community has been warned a flooding threat may return with more storms on the horizon after an emergency alert was cancelled, capping a wet week.
Flash floods prompt rescues and warnings for motorists
Residents and businesses face a challenging start to the new year in parts of one state after record rainfall caused flash flooding.
Stormy start to new year triggers flash flooding risk
Storms and possible flash flooding have been forecast for the first day of 2025 for areas that are already soaked after heavy rain hit on New Year's Eve.
‘Very dangerous’ thunderstorms trigger warning
At least one person has been rescued as "very dangerous" storms brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of a state, including dumping over 80mm in an hour.
Boy survives being sucked into drain as floodwaters hit
Police have warned people to stay away from floodwaters after a teenager survived being sucked into a drain, emerging a few streets away with cuts and bruises.
Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come
Roads have been closed and rivers are rising in north Queensland, with severe storms prompting warnings for holiday travellers to reconsider festive driving.
Two rescued as flooding rains move south
Two people have been rescued after their car was trapped in floodwaters as a tropical low moves across northern Australia, triggering warnings.
Flooding cuts off roads, more rainfall on its way
The flood risk remains in parts of north Queensland with storms still possible though relief is in sight as a tropical low moves out to sea.
Children rescued in floodwaters as showers ease
Showers and storms will continue to linger about Queensland's north coast, but are not expected to cause renewed flooding as a tropical low moves out to sea.
Couple stalked by giant crocodile after car washed away
A missing couple has spent two terrifying nights being stalked by a giant crocodile after their car was swept away in floodwaters.
Town struck by flash flooding after sudden deluge
A regional Queensland town has been struck by flash flooding after nearly 100mm of rain came down in an hour, testing local drains.