Biden to visit storm-ravaged North Carolina
More than 100 deaths have been reported since Hurricane Helene crossed the US coast, with President Joe Biden set to survey the damage in North Carolina.
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‘Petrified’ siblings fight for their lives after blaze
The father of one-of-the-three children found unconscious inside a burning home says one child may not survive as the siblings remain critical in hospital.
Home-alone probe as kids in house fire fight for life
Three children, aged from one to five, are in a critical condition as police investigate the cause of a house fire and whether they were home alone.
Be prepared: north told to brace for spring bushfires
After recent above-average temperatures, the national council for fire and emergency services is predicting a risky spring fire season in northern Australia.
Extremely lucky yacht duo ‘glad to be back’ on dry land
Rescuers battled massive seas to pluck two "extremely lucky" crew members to safety from a yacht stricken off the NSW south coast.
Snow alert warning amid wild weather clean-up
Melting snow could flow into bulging rivers in Tasmania, while tens of thousands of Victorians are still without power after days of wild weather.
Body of tech entrepreneur retrieved from sunken yacht
The body of technology tycoon Mike Lynch has been recovered after a luxury yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily, while his daughter remains missing.
More than 90 people killed in India landslides
Landslides triggered by torrential rain in southern India have killed at least 93 people and left many more injured.
Two swimmers found dead at popular Queensland waterfall
A swimming trip to a popular Queensland waterfall has ended in tragedy with the recovery of the bodies of two young men.
Killer croc shot after girl taken while swimming
A crocodile responsible for the disappearance of a 12-year-old girl southwest of Darwin more than a week ago has been destroyed, police say.
Child missing after suspected crocodile attack at creek
Police are searching for a child who has reportedly been attacked by a crocodile in a small community southwest of Darwin.
Remains found after reported croc attack on girl
Police have found human remains believed to be a 12-year-old girl who went missing after a suspected crocodile attack in the Northern Territory.
Killer croc shot after boy taken while swimming
A crocodile responsible for the disappearance of a 12-year-old boy southwest of Darwin more than a week ago has been destroyed, police say.
Flood threat recedes as residents return to river towns
Rivers remain swollen as residents return to evacuated towns after flooding and downpours, with motorists told to remain cautious of the risk of damaged roads.
Rain eases and water recedes but flood risks remain
Floodwaters have begun to recede after heavy rainfalls lashed parts of NSW, causing dams to spill, but evacuation warnings remain.
Race to free woman trapped beneath collapsed townhouse
The search to find a woman feared trapped beneath a collapsed Sydney townhouse is continuing as rescuers compare the scene to the Thredbo landslide disaster.
Woman identified in deadly unit blast as probe goes on
Investigators will probe the aftermath of a Sydney unit explosion amid claims residents smelled gas in the weeks preceding the deadly blast.
More than 670 feared dead in PNG landslide: UN agency
Five bodies have been recovered as hundreds of people are feared dead, buried beneath rubble after a landslide in a remote region of Papua New Guinea.
Bushwalkers stranded on mountain overnight rescued
An injured bushwalker and three friends have been rescued after spending a night on a Queensland mountain in bad weather.
Over 2000 people buried in landslide, PNG tells UN
The number of people feared dead from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea has soared to more than 2000, according to the government.
More than 4000 affected by PNG landslide: aid group
The landslide in Papua New Guinea has left debris up to eight metres deep across 200 square kilometres, cutting off road access, CARE Australia says.
Three bodies retrieved, 4000 affected by PNG landslide
The landslide in Papua New Guinea has left debris up to eight metres deep across 200 square kilometres, cutting off road access, CARE Australia says.
Australians missing as Taiwan quake death toll hits 12
Two Australians are missing in Taiwan as rescuers continue to search for survivors following a massive earthquake that's killed at least 12 people.
Easter campers rescued amid rising floodwaters
Emergency services have rescued five people from floodwaters inundating a campsite while 24 others have decided to stay until the water levels drop.
Man spends 36 hours in drain trying to retrieve phone
A man has survived 36 hours in an underground drain system after initially trying to retrieve his phone before becoming trapped.
Man stuck in mud rescued by quick-thinking paramedics
A man who fell out of his tinny and got stuck in quicksand-like mud was saved by a pair of quick-thinking paramedics.
Students, teacher rescued from mountain walking track
A teacher and six students have been rescued from a Queensland mountain walking track, with one child taken to hospital for heat exhaustion.
Hello Kitty toy trap lures boy into smash and grab
A three-year-old boy with his eyes on the prize has taken a short cut and ended up stuck inside a shopping centre claw machine, surrounded by plush toys.
Ironwomen and ironmen rescue swimmers from flash rip
A group of 25 swimmers have been saved from a rip by quick-thinking surf ironmen and ironwomen fresh from a competition.
Venomous snake bites woman while lying in her own bed
A woman bitten by a highly venomous snake while lying in bed has been flown to hospital from a remote Queensland property.
Search for swimmer, 19, swept out to sea
A 19-year-old man was caught in a rip and swept out to sea after coming to the aid of a family member in difficulty in the surf off the NSW South Coast.