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.
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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.
Climate change ‘cuts cyclone frequency’
Climate change is making it harder for tropical cyclones to form and the world is getting fewer now than it did before oceans began to warm, a new study says.
Missing man found in flooded southeast Qld
A man who went missing north of Brisbane, after rainfall and flooding inundated isolated a campsite, has been found safe and well.
Risk of intense cyclones will double over coming decades, research finds
A new study has painted a sobering picture about the risk of intense tropical cyclones in the near future, as the climate changes.
Flood recovery to exceed $6 billion
Disaster support for flood-affected communities is likely to exceed $6 billion, with $1.29 billion paid out to individuals, according to the treasurer.
Councils want $200m to disaster-proof
Local councils are calling for $200 million a year in the federal budget for disaster mitigation, along with additional funds to address climate change.
Weary councils demand climate action, cash
More than 30 mayors and councillors from councils across Australia are demanding stronger climate change action from the Morrison government.
Flooded towns look to help neighbours
Many in flooded communities in NSW and Queensland are choosing to count their blessings and look for ways to help their neighbours
Death toll from Qld floods rises to nine
Floodwaters in southeast Queensland may not fully recede for seven days with one man still missing, nine people dead and more than 1100 in evacuation centres.
Gold Coast man, pet dog swept to deaths
A Gold Coast man and his dog have died as Queensland's flooding crisis continues to hammer the region.
Qld residents stranded as floods continues
Maryborough is on stand-by as flooding in the town is expected to reach 2013 levels when Tropical Cyclone Oswald hit the region.
People stuck on roofs as NSW floods rise
A family of five that's stranded on the roof of their flooded home say there are surrounded by 50 neighbours who are also waiting be rescued from the ordeal.
Disaster support for flooded east coast
Deadly floods along Australia's east coast have already claimed eight lives, but the risk is not over with heavy rains continuing.
Help on the way, PM tells Queenslanders
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Queenslanders impacted by widespread flooding in the state's southeast can be assured the recovery has already begun.
Far north Qld flooded, cyclone heads to NT
Cape York's major road is likely to be cut amid flooding caused by heavy rainfall from former Cyclone Tiffany, which is expected to reform and hit the NT.
Floods surge through drains in Qld city
Queensland authorities are evacuating the southeast city of Maryborough's CBD after an underground stormwater valve broke amid a major flood.
Teen missing in Qld floods, north on alert
A search has resumed for a teenage girl who disappeared in floodwaters in Queensland as forecasters warn another cyclone could form off the state's coast.