Leaders rule out new taxes, privatisation in NSW
Both major parties in NSW have committed to no new taxes and no privatisation, before pausing the election campaign to mark a year since Lismore's floods.
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‘Exhausted’ Lismore marks a year since traumatic floods
Community heroes, survivors and political leaders have gathered in Lismore to mark the first anniversary of the worst flood in Australian history.
Aussies recover dozens of victims after Turkey quake
Australian crews sent to help in the Turkey earthquake recovery effort are returning after helping locals to pull bodies from the rubble.
Australians, Ardern muck in for NZ cyclone clean-up
Australians working in search and rescue roles in New Zealand after Cyclone Gabrielle say their work is uplifting.
Defence force to join rescue team in cyclone-ravaged NZ
Australia is continuing a trans-Tasman tradition by sending an expert response team and defence personnel to New Zealand following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Cyclone Gabrielle New Zealand death toll rises
Four more deaths from Cyclone Gabrielle have been reported in New Zealand in the past 24 hours as authorities warn the toll is likely to rise further.
Magnitude 6.1 quake strikes off New Zealand coast
A strong earthquake has struck New Zealand's lower North Island, rattling a country that's already dealing with deadly floods caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘Beyond belief’: NZ counts cost of Cyclone Gabrielle
New Zealand rescue teams are working to re-establish links with communities cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle, assessing needs and damage from the massive storm.
Aussies claim nearly $100m in flood, cyclone aftermath
The Commonwealth is reviewing whether disaster funding arrangements are fit for purpose with nearly 70 per cent of Australians in disaster-hit zones.
Cyclone Gabrielle brings flooding, havoc across NZ
Thousands of New Zealanders have been forced to evacuate their homes due to flooding as Cyclone Gabrielle brings bumper rainfall across North Island.
Norfolk Island braces for damage as Gabrielle nears
Norfolk Island is preparing for Cyclone Gabrielle to bring gale-force winds and very heavy surf as it reaches the remote Australian territory.
Australian yet to be confirmed as among earthquake dead
The death of Sydney man Can Pahali after the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria is yet to be confirmed as the toll from the disaster climbs.
Gabrielle strikes but Norfolk Island avoids worst winds
Cyclone Gabrielle has lashed Norfolk Island as a category two storm as residents braced for damage, despite avoiding the worst of the system's winds.
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.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 21,000
Hopes are fading that many more survivors will be found in the ruins of collapsed buildings across Turkey and Syria after the devastating earthquake.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll surpasses 15,000
President Tayyip Erdogan has visited the disaster zone as the combined death toll from an earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria climbs to more than 15,000.
Four Australians missing after deadly Turkey earthquake
Four Australians are unaccounted for after the deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria as the government and community organisations scramble to help.
Syria-Turkey earthquake death toll surpasses 11,000
Time is running out to find survivors from two earthquakes that have devastated Turkey and Syria, with thousands of children thought to be among the dead.
Spongiest city no match for deadly ‘atmospheric river’
Extensive flood devastation in Australia and New Zealand is calling into question the design of cities that should keep millions of residents out of harm's way.
Barilaro’s office denied bushfire funds in Labor seats
The NSW auditor‑general's report on bushfire recovery grants has found John Barilaro's office excluded Labor electorates from urgent funding.
Bid to cut rising insurance costs in disaster-hit areas
Insurers have met the federal government to come up with a plan to help households with rising premiums and better prepare communities for natural disasters.
Flash floods, landslides roil New Zealand
New Zealand's largest city Auckland remains under a state of emergency in the wake of deadly flooding as forecasters warn more severe weather is on the way.
Farmers fight on after floods
Farmers in flood-affected regions are rebuilding infrastructure, despite weak harvests, lost pastures and rapidly deteriorating roads.
North Queensland braces for severe deluge
Intense rainfall lashing Queensland's north is set to continue as three rescued women recover in hospital after clinging to a tree in rushing floodwaters.
Floods to wreak further havoc on economy
Natural disasters caused billions in damage to the Australian economy in 2022 and the bill is expected to rise from further floods.
Home destroyed in southern Qld bushfire
A house and several sheds have been destroyed by a bushfire in southern Queensland, which is threatening more homes in three communities.
Turtle hatchlings joy after NSW disasters
The discovery of hatchlings belonging to an endangered NSW turtle species has elated ecologists after a succession of natural disasters hit their only habitat.
Whakaari survivor recounts volcano ordeal
Jesse Langford, who lost his parents and sister in the 2019 White Island volcano eruption, has shared his ordeal in a new Netflix documentary.
Floodwaters cut off more than 82,000 roads
Government figures show 82,634 roads have been impacted by flood-related closures since October, following significant rain events across several states.
Repair funds after ‘gruelling’ NSW floods
Flood-stricken communities in regional NSW will receive cash to repair thousands of kilometres of roads destroyed in historic flooding, the premier says.
Solomons quake smashes Australian building
The Australian government is trying to confirm whether any citizens were hurt during an earthquake in the Solomon Islands, but say officials are safe.