More homes destroyed but Perth bushfire downgraded
A bushfire that has destroyed 18 homes in Perth's northeast has been downgraded from an emergency incident to a watch and act.
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Queensland faces heatwave, storms, increased fire risk
Heatwave conditions are building across parts of Queensland, prompting a warning from authorities for locals to take precautions against fires and storms.
Heatwave conditions, severe thunderstorms set for Qld
Queensland firefighters are on high alert with heatwave conditions and severe thunderstorms, including hail and damaging winds, predicted to hit some parts.
Mexico hurricane toll rises to 46, 54 others missing
At least 46 people have been confirmed dead and 54 others are missing after Hurricane Otis struck Acapulco in Mexico.
Hurricane kills 48 in Acapulco, $24b damage bill likely
The cost of hurricane damage in Mexico's resort city of Acapulco could climb as high as $A24 billion, according to estimates.
Mexico raises Hurricane Otis death toll to 39
The death toll from the devastating Hurricane Otis has risen to 39, days after it ripped through the Mexico beach resort of Acapulco.
Eleven killed in floods in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
At least 11 people have died and several are missing after torrential rains and flash floods struck Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece.
Tropical Storm Hilary unleashes flooding in California
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for much of southern California as Tropical Storm Hilary batters the state.
Landslides leave 57 dead in Indian Himalayas
More than 50 people have died following landslides in India's Himalayas, while over 20 people are trapped or missing.
Death toll from mudslide in China’s Xian rises to 21
At least 21 people have died after a landslide hit a district of Xian in northwest China's Shaanxi province.
Warning to stay indoors as storms hit northern Europe
Officials in northern Europe are warning people to stay inside as dangerous storms batter the region
Thirty-three dead in Beijing flooding, 18 still missing
Unprecedented flooding in Beijing has killed at least 33 people, according to local media.
Two dead,1.1 million lose power in eastern US storms
At least two people are dead as severe storms tear through the eastern United States.
Fourteen dead in China floods after Typhoon Doksuri
At least 14 people have died in the city of Shulan following days of relentless rain lashing northern parts of China after flooding caused by Typhoon Doksuri.
Seven dead as Europe hit by storms and heavy flooding
At least six people have died amid heavy storms, floods and landslides across Slovenia, Austria and Croatia.
Doksuri claims 20 lives, China boosts recovery efforts
More than 52,000 people have been evacuated from Beijing where deadly Typhoon Doksuri has broken records.
Coastal cities shut as China braces for Typhoon Doksuri
Typhoon Doksuri is expected to make landfall on China's southeast coast early on Friday after it lashed the northern Philippines, killing five people.
At least 31 killed, 10 missing in South Korea floods
At least 31 people have been killed and another 10 are missing following flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains.
Rescuers find bodies as S Korea floods toll rises to 33
At least 33 people have been killed following flooding and landslides in South Korea.
South Korea flood toll rises, eight bodies in underpass
Heavy flooding has claimed more lives in South Korea, with the toll now at 35, including eight people who died in a submerged road tunnel.
South Korea flood toll rises to 37, more bodies found
A total of 37 people have died and thousands have been evacuated after days of heavy rain in South Korea's central region.
South Korea flood toll hits 39, Yoon blames officials
At least 39 people have died and thousands have been evacuated after days of heavy rain in South Korea's central region.
Flood warning network launches in disaster-prone Qld
The federal government will spend $236 million in the next decade to set up a national network of flood gauges to protect at-risk communities.
Floodwaters ‘as far as eye can see’ hamper recovery
Flooding continues across Queensland's northwest with many communities facing the prospect of severe damage to their homes as well as stock losses.
Power cut off in northwest Queensland as floods rise
Rain continues to fall across large parts of Queensland, with evacuations under way as the northwest grapples with its worst floods in years.
Severe weather, flood warning for far north Queensland
Severe thunderstorms are forecast to pummel Queensland's far north, cutting roads and isolating communities with a risk of life-threatening flash floods.
Norfolk Island braces for a direct hit from cyclone
The centre of Cyclone Gabrielle is likely to pass very close to the Australian territory as it continues its path across the Pacific Ocean.
Cyclone likely to form off north Queensland coast
A tropical cyclone, which could end up packing sustained winds of more than 118km/h and gusts of more than 165km/h, will approach Queensland's coast this week.
Cyclone likely to form off Qld this week
A tropical cyclone, which could end up packing sustained winds of more than 118km/h and gusts of more than 165km/h, will approach Queensland's coast this week.
‘Hit and miss’ storms to dump rain on NSW
Widespread thunderstorms are predicted for NSW into the weekend, bringing renewed swelling of flooding rivers and yet more rain to the sodden state.
High storm death toll feared in Florida
Hurricane Ian has lashed southwest Florida, trapping people in flooded homes and knocking out power to 2.5 million people.