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.
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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.
NSW floods the costliest natural disaster
The ongoing NSW floods have become the most expensive natural disaster in Australia's history with more than $5.5 billion in claims lodged.
PM visits flood-devastated NSW
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited central western NSW to see the flood damage and assess how devastated towns like Forbes are picking up the pieces.
Angry flood victim confronts NSW premier
An emotional victim has confronted the NSW premier over the lack of support after powerful flash flooding flattened Eugowra.
Flood buy-backs could be expanded: Watt
Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt says a scheme buying homes from owners in flood-prone NSW and Queensland might be rolled out elsewhere.
Another Australian dies after Seoul crush
A second Australian woman has died following a crowd crush that claimed more than 150 lives in the South Korean capital over Halloween.
NSW towns bracing for wet, stormy weekend
Flood-impacted towns across New South Wales are on high alert as thunderstorms begin creeping through the state ahead of forecast downpours over the weekend.
East coast on alert for wild weather
Residents in four states have been put on alert for wild weather, which could cause more problems in flood-affected communities.
‘Battered’ NSW braces for continued floods
Thunderstorms are forecast across inland NSW, the Mid North Coast and the Northern Rivers, posing flooding risks for multiple parts of the state.
‘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.
Body found in floodwaters as rain hits NSW
More dangerous thunderstorms are threatening to bring renewed flood risks across NSW, as police confirm a man's body has been found in floodwaters.