‘Leave immediately’: warning for flood hit community
Rising floodwaters have revived unpleasant memories of a 2010 natural disaster and triggered an emergency warning for a rain-hit community.
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Grapes wither on the vine as record rain risks harvest
Flash flooding has hit Australia's table grape hub after record rainfall at the peak of harvest season, threatening to inflict major losses.
Cyclone threat firms as far north braces for bucketing
Areas already hard hit by flooding are bracing for another deluge, with a tropical cyclone forecast to cross the coast in coming days.
Flooding forces closure of town’s hospital and schools
The mayor of an outback community forced to close its hospital, schools and courts due to a flood threat says it's been so wet "even the ducks have left town".
Rain-hit region on high alert amid twin cyclone threats
Sodden northern states are facing the threat of yet more flooding, but increased rain on the way is welcome news for some parched southern areas of Australia.
A nice drop: state on flood watch after bone-dry summer
An entire state is on flood watch after a parched start to the year, with the capital set for a soaking on Sunday.
Australia’s driest town swamped as deadly storms swirl
Torrential rain, severe storms and dangerous floods continue to cause havoc, leading to the death of a motorcyclist who was swept away in a creek.
Nation faces days of severe thunderstorms, flood risks
Flood warnings have been issued for multiple states and territories as a days-long big wet is forecast to dump hundreds of millimetres of rain.
Weekend flooding fear as heavy rain sweeps two states
Hundreds of millimetres of rain have been dumped on two states bracing for a wet weekend and the risk of flash flooding.
Locals dive for swim and shade as heatwave keeps grip
Australians are doing their best to stay safe indoors as a heatwave drags on, but for those on the land, work doesn't stop because it's too hot.
‘Completely wrecked’: fatigue kicks in amid record heat
A record heatwave has pushed the mercury towards 50C in towns across Australia, with days of blistering conditions still to come.
‘A little nervous’: flood-hit area braces for more rain
A flood-hit region is bracing for more rain as a tropical low lingers but forecasters say it is a "very low" chance of developing into a tropical cyclone.
Riverside city breathes collective sigh of flood relief
Warnings of high flood levels have been revised down, allowing residents of a riverside city to breathe easy and watch the waters flow on to the sea.
Blister in the sun: Australians wilt in summer heatwave
Australians are being warned about the dangers of heat stress as southern states swelter and one city smashes its Australia Day heat record.
Bushfire peril as heatwave advances across the nation
Bushfires have ignited on the first day of some of the worst heatwave conditions since Black Summer and authorities warn more is to come.
Bushfire menace mounts as thousands brace for disaster
Residents are being urged to flee their homes ahead of a catastrophic fire day expected to bring "unsurvivable" conditions not seen in six years.
Damaging winds warning as cold front brings heat relief
A gusty southerly change is bringing the first relief to heatwave-affected areas, but communities are warned about the threat of damaging winds and lightning.
Australians feel the heat as bushfire threat flares up
Authorities are warning people to be on high alert as several states prepare for intense heatwave conditions not seen since the Black Summer bushfires.
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.
Hot and cold: diverging weather risks fires starting
Hot conditions in the west and stormy weather impacting the east of Australia is putting a strain on firefighters battling bushfires.
Homes, shacks damaged as fire emergencies hit states
Houses, shacks and cars have been damaged by an out-of-control fire as emergency warnings are issued in two states.
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.
Storm brews as new BOM site blamed for ‘risking lives’
A state government is leading the charge for changes to the Bureau of Meteorology's new website, saying its launch might put lives at risk during storm season.
‘Tennis ball-sized’ hail battering cars in major storms
Giant hail stones, damaging winds and heavy rain are pounding one of eastern Australia's main population zones, leaving some areas without electricity.
Severe storms, Cup track risk as rain sweeps east
A rain band stretching from southern Australia to the top end is set to wash over eastern states, bringing severe storms and a soggy Melbourne Cup.
Thunderstorms, hail and winds leave homes without power
Severe thunderstorms, giant balls of hail and strong gusts of wind have left tens of thousands without power as wild weather batters the east coast.
Outback town reels as Mother Nature opens the floodgate
A town is reeling from record flooding after a levee broke, inundating every business and impacting 90 per cent of homes in the southwest Queensland community.
‘You could bog a duck’: record flooding hits outback
The worst flooding in more than 50 years has cut roads and isolated outback communities, forcing many to flee including an entire town.
Flooding hits sodden state as outback town flees water
An outback town has been evacuated after record rainfall triggered widespread flooding in an already sodden state, with more downpours to come.
Autumn scorcher may return after cool burst drops temps
Regions enjoying a cool change may be hit with another scorcher, with temperatures set to soar after a cold front pushed through Australia's southeast.
Flood veteran caught out by latest natural disaster
A resident who has lived through every major southeast Queensland flood in 50 years has been caught off guard by the latest natural disaster to impact his home.