More severe thunderstorms forecast across NYE weekend
Severe thunderstorms are expected to return to parts of eastern Australia, putting a dampener on New Year's Eve celebrations.
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Hospital patients unable to return to storm hit homes
Severe east coast thunderstorms are being predicted as wet weather continues, with some hospital patients impacted by devastating storms unable to return home.
Storm and flood recovery ‘stretched’ amid heatwave
The federal emergency management minister has warned that Queensland's recovery from multiple natural disasters could "take some time".
Fierce heatwave conditions to scorch northern Australia
Most of northern Australia is set for severe heatwave conditions and the weather bureau warns residents to stay indoors and keep the heat out of their homes.
Queensland bracing for heatwave during storm recovery
Some Queensland households damaged by severe storms could be left without power until New Year's Eve or longer while the state faces extreme heat.
Storm toll mounts with second body at flooded campsite
A man's body has been found near an inundated campsite where a woman was discovered dead the day before, in Victoria's east.
Girl among seven dead as storms ravage Queensland
Storms ravaging Queensland have killed seven people, including a nine-year-old girl, since Christmas day.
Two dead, four missing as storms lash southeast Qld
A young girl is one of two people found dead while four others are reported missing following severe storms in southeast Queensland.
Rainfall records likely as storms batter the east coast
Boxing Day thunderstorms are expected to continue battering the east coast after some regions likely endured their wettest Christmas on record.
Severe thunderstorms possible for entire NSW coast
Severe thunderstorms are possible along the entire NSW coast with emergency services responding to hundreds of calls for help after downpours.
Queenslanders brace for hailstones, rain and flooding
Severe thunderstorm warnings remain in place for parts of Queensland, as the recovery continues from ex-cyclone Jasper in the far north.
Fish markets gear up for Xmas, with mild weather likely
Thousands of people are expected to descend on fish markets around the country to buy seafood for Christmas, with mild weather forecast on the day.
Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost
Australians can expect a shortage of tropical produce and possible price rises as Queensland farmers reel from crop damage inflicted by Cyclone Jasper
Hundreds of calls for help as storms blanket NSW
The NSW State Emergency Service has responded to hundreds of calls for assistance in the past 24-hours, with residents told to prepare for a wet Christmas.
Impact on reef, wildlife major concern after Jasper
Areas hit by flooding from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper are also some of Australia's richest in wildlife diversity and natural beauty.
Storms, showers to dampen Christmas Day
It could be a wet Christmas Day for Australia's eastern states with thunderstorms likely for much of Queensland and showers predicted further south.
Heroic flood rescues as town evacuation postponed
The wet weather has not been able to stop heroic rescues across far north Queensland after the evacuation of a flooded town was postponed.
Entire town to be evacuated after ‘next level’ flooding
The Australian Defence Force is mobilising to help evacuate an Aboriginal community threatened by flooding to safety at Cooktown.
Child among group stranded on hospital roof amid floods
A group of people including a seven-year-old have been stranded on a remote hospital roof after widespread flooding caused by ex-tropical cyclone Jasper.
No respite as Queensland faces widespread flash floods
Premier Steven Miles is seeking help from navy rescue boat crews as the fallout from ex-tropical cyclone Jasper continues with heavy rain in north Queensland.
Queensland facing days of life-threatening flash floods
Cairns is experiencing "life-threatening" flash-flooding due to ex-cyclone Jasper, while a young girl fights for her life after being struck by lightning.
Ex-cyclone Jasper moves west as storms smash southeast
More rain and storms have battered an already flood weary Queensland, as ex-tropical cyclone Jasper moves slowly west towards the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Cyclone Jasper weaker but floods remain a threat
Tropical Cyclone Jasper may have passed but far north Queensland is still under threat with flooding set to test locals in coming days.
Caution as rising heat risks pressure on energy supply
Scorching temperatures could place pressure on the energy grid as households and businesses are asked to reduce non-essential power use as much as possible.
Jasper loses sting but floods and wind wreak havoc
Cyclone Jasper has weakened to a tropical low but brought heavy rain and damaging winds, prompting widespread flood warnings for far north Queensland.
Shelter warning as Cyclone Jasper bears down on coast
People are bunkering down and authorities are on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Jasper crosses the Queensland coast as a category 2 system.
Queensland on high alert as cyclone threat approaches
Far north Queensland is bracing for Tropical Cyclone Jasper to hit with heavy rains and gale-force winds as locals are told to prepare for days without power.
Cyclone warning as communities brace for Jasper
Far north Queensland is preparing for heavy rain and damaging winds, with Tropical Cyclone Jasper set to hit the coast.
Residents warned of Cyclone Jasper’s destructive power
Tropical Cyclone Jasper is heading for far north Queensland and is predicted to unleash widespread destruction with the loss of power, water and the internet.
Cool change sweeps across Sydney after sweltering day
A cool southerly buster is sweeping up the NSW coast after a day of sweltering temperatures in the mid-40s led to packed-out beaches and waterways.
NSW swelters but cool change beckons
Extreme weather is likely to continue for large parts of Australia with people urged to stay indoors during the hottest part of the day.