Flood-weary NSW towns face huge clean up
An aerial assessment of Forbes had indicated "hundreds" of homes and businesses in the NSW town have been impacted by flooding, the SES says.
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Pregnant woman ferried through NSW floods
Emergency responders helped a pregnant woman whose waters had broken get to hospital after the NSW town of Forbes was cut in two by floodwaters.
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.
Vic flood gastro fears, $130m for clean-up
Some $130 million will go towards clearing public land damaged in Victorian floods just as a gastroenteritis outbreak poses a new health threat.
NSW towns prepare for more flooding
Floodwaters travelling downstream remain a concern for many NSW communities as the state experiences a bout of clear weather over the weekend.
Flood risk persists with downpours ahead
Victorians are still facing the risk of flash flooding with the state's west expected to be pummelled by heavy rain on Sunday.
More extreme weather across eastern states
More extreme weather is expected in some eastern states as clean-up efforts continue after widespread flooding.
Perrottet seeks extra federal flood funds
Further flood relief may be heading towards regional communities across inland NSW, as Premier Dominic Perrottet signals that an announcement is on the way.
Authorities defend Echuca flood levee
Residents hit out at a decision to pump floodwater towards houses in the Victorian town of Echuca as authorities defended a controversial levee.
Premier tours flooded NSW regions
Flood warnings and evacuations stretch "from one end of NSW to the other" as Premier Dominic Perrottet begins visiting affected communities.
Flash flood threat, nervous wait in Echuca
After days of waiting, flooding is expected to peak in Echuca along the Victoria-NSW border just as fresh rainfall poses a new flash flooding threat.
Woman’s body found in NSW flood emergency
The body of a woman who went missing in floodwaters has been found on a riverbank in NSW as the premier urges people not to drive on flooded roads.
‘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.
Flood threat looms in northern Victoria
Water is quickly rising in towns across northern Victoria while southwestern parts of the state have experienced wild weather overnight.
Southern Queensland cops latest soaking
A major flood warning is current for southeast Queensland's Macintyre River, which is expected to peak at up to 9.9 metres at Goondiwindi.
Woman’s body found in NSW floodwaters
The body of a woman who went missing in floodwaters has been found on a riverbank in central-western NSW, as flooding continues around the state.
Hundreds of schools impacted by Vic floods
Almost $80m will go to schools, TAFEs and hospitals impacted by floods in Victoria, while a short reprieve along the Murray offers a fresh chance to evacuate.
Dangerous storm warning, Qld woman rescued
A large part of Queensland is on alert for severe thunderstorms after a woman was rescued from floodwaters in the central highlands overnight.
Aust scientists fear encephalitis outbreak
Australian scientists are extremely concerned about the risk of a major human outbreak of Japanese encephalitis and are flagging a potential vaccine shortfall.
Hospital staff sent to Vic flood areas
Towns in northern Victoria are being warned it is getting too late to evacuate from flooding, with the Murray River expected to break its banks 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.
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.
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.
Man dead in Vic floods, more cash relief
A second man has been found dead in Victorian floodwaters, as the state and federal governments announce more cash relief for victims.
Above average cyclone season coming for Queensland
The Bureau of Meteorology says Queensland has a 74 per cent chance of an above-average number of cyclones in the coming season.
Bureau of Meteorology change sparks storm
The Bureau of Meteorology has been scorched by social media users after announcing a change to its naming preferences.
Relief on offer for flood-ravaged Victoria
Victoria is set to be pummelled with more rain this week after thousands of residents were already forced to flee their homes due to unprecedented floods.
Floods to push up price of fruit and veg
Consumers are being warned they're likely to pay more for fruit and vegetables in the wake of flooding across eastern parts of Australia.
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 crisis worsens in Victoria’s north
Victoria has been hit for widespread flooding, with more than 600 homes and businesses inundated and dozens of people rescued fro the rising water.
ADF called in to help flood-hit Victoria
The ADF has been called in to help flood victims in Victoria, with authorities predicting more than 7500 proprieties could be affected.