NSW floods to ‘continue for months’
More widespread rain across NSW is fuelling continued flooding as rivers rise, people evacuate towns and authorities warn the floods will continue for months.
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Too late to leave for those in Vic’s north
Residents in Shepparton, Orrvale, Kialla West, and Mooroopna in Victoria's north have been warned it is too late to leave their homes.
Flood alerts failed Brisbane residents
The report on the preparations for and response to the southeast Queensland floods has found the emergency alert system failed to warn some Brisbane residents.
Flooding threatening NSW as rain subsides
NSW remains on high alert after a weekend drenching as floodwaters threaten lives and people are forced to evacuate with yet more rain expected midweek.
Month worth of rain to drench NSW
Forecasters fear widespread flooding across NSW as three successive weather systems align to dump water across swollen rivers and full dams.
Hurricane Ian heads for Carolinas
A revived Hurricane Ian is bearing down on South Carolina's coast and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters predicting a storm surge and floods
Region can ward off ‘climate carnage’
Leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region have gathered in Brisbane to work out how to limit the death and destruction future natural diasters will deliver.
Afghan earthquake toll hits 1000
Around 1000 people have been killed in a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that has rocked Afghanistan.
Severe weather fears on the rise: NRMA
Australians are more concerned about the severity and frequency of disasters, and a majority want greater investment in disaster mitigation, the NRMA says.
ATO targets GST scams, recovers $1 billion
People attempting to trick the Australian Taxation Office with a GST scam are being warned they are not "anonymous" and could potentially face time behind bars.
Climate pressure follows Greens-teal swing
Climate change was a major election issue that saw 'teal' candidates and the Greens snatch seats from the coalition, but now pressure is on Labor to deliver.
Qld rains ease but flood warnings remain
Floodwaters continue to run in some parts of Queensland even as rain eases, with the Mary River in Gympie expected to peak at 16 metres.
National standards adapt to new challenges
A future in which the digital economy is at risk of cyber threats and natural disasters demands new national standards, a report says.
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.
River cleanup follows Qld, NSW floods
Conservation volunteers have been working to remove plastics and debris from riverbanks, beaches and waterways ahead of nationwide action with the CSIRO.
Floods claim 341 lives in South Africa
Rescuers are looking for missing people in South Africa after the worst floods in decades left at least 341 dead.
Qld lures tradies for flood recovery
Queensland has launched a campaign to encourage interstate tradies to relocate and help with the southeast flood clean-up.
Indigenous people hit hard by Black Summer
The impact of Black Summer bushfires was made worse for Indigenous Australians due to inappropriate treatment including racism, researchers say.
Woman guilty of looting during Bris floods
A 26-year-old woman found with stolen goods taken from outside damaged homes during the Brisbane floods has pleaded guilty.
Qld flood victims lose High Court fight
Queensland's 2011 flood victims have lost a High Court bid to challenge for another $440 million in compensation from a state government dam operator.
NSW flood death as new evacuations ordered
A man's body has been recovered from floodwaters southwest of Sydney as the SES works through one of its toughest storm seasons in recent memory.
PM backflips on Qld flood funding request
After accusing Queensland of playing politics with the disaster response, the prime minister has agreed to split the cost of the state's flood recovery package.
Poor forecasts blamed for flood response
NSW emergency agency heads have told a parliamentary hearing the flooding in Lismore earlier this year far exceeded the forecasts they had prepared for.
NSW, fed govt floods stoush continues
The NSW premier says the federal government doesn't fully understand the extent of flood damage in the state's north, ahead of more heavy falls from Wednesday.
NSW offer flood grants after federal delay
The NSW government has announced $20,000 grants to help flood victims rebuild, taking aim at the federal government for not pitching in.
Heavy seas lash Sydney beaches
Huge swells have pounded Sydney's beaches and ripped boats from docks while outside the NSW capital, flood victims are recovering for a second time in a month.
Temperatures dip as winds batter NSW coast
NSW has moved on from relentless rain to gusty winds topping over 100 kilometres per hour, with the cold also setting in.
Disaster victims want ‘pieces’ picked up
Australia's disaster relief agency boss says crisis affected people now expect governments will "just step up and pick up the pieces".
Northern NSW dodges more heavy rains: BoM
Lismore is breathing a sigh of relief with river levels receding and forecast heavy rain avoided, as Byron Bay starts its clean-up.
Devastated city’s river to peak at 12m
Wilsons River will peak at 12 metres at Lismore, the devastated epicentre of the relentless NSW floods, after its levees were breached.
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.