‘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.
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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.
Floodwaters to cut off Vic town for a week
A Victorian town is preparing to be isolated by floodwaters, as the flooding disaster unfolds and the state announces a $351 million recovery package.
Victoria floods ravage city and regions
Floods have left hundreds isolated and homes inundated in Victoria as officials green-light using a retired quarantine facility as emergency accommodation.
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.
Man dies in floodwaters, more rain for NSW
A man has died in floodwaters in central western NSW as already sodden communities such as Forbes take precautions ahead of another deluge.
Man dies in floodwaters, rain to return
A man has died in floodwaters in NSW's central west as people across the state remain on high alert, with another deluge due to hit.
Six rescues as major flooding lashes NSW
Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue throughout the night in NSW as authorities warn of flood and landslide risks.
Bathurst campers warned amid NSW drenching
People attending the annual Bathurst 1000 motor race will need to be careful as heavy falls across NSW raise concerns of widespread flooding.
Sydney drenched by wettest year on record
Sydney is experiencing its wettest year ever, breaking the city's record set in 1950 with more rain increasing the risk of flooding across swathes of NSW.
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.
Widespread rainfall forecast for Australia
Much of Australia is in for a drenching this week, with heavy rain forecast from the far north through to Tasmania.
La Nina rains on blueberry growers’ parade
Blueberry farmers are waiting to see how a third La Nina season will impact production - and whether it will lead to price rices for consumers.
Young boy swept away in floods found dead
NSW Police divers have found the body of a five-year-old boy in a car that was swept away by floodwaters in the state's central west.
NSW towns soldier on as roads, bridges cut
Business owners are bracing for a third consecutive La Nina season as roads and bridges disappear under flood waters across regional NSW.
Search for missing 5yo child in NSW floods
A five-year-old child is missing and four people have been rescued from floodwaters in western NSW as heavy rain sparks further flooding around the state.
Northern Australia termites could head south as planet warms
You know you’ve reached the north when you start to see termite mounds, but research out today says they could be found further south as the planet warms.
NSW towns ‘on edge’ amid 30 flood warnings
Flood warnings have been issued for river catchments across NSW and southern Queensland as a storm system leaves damaged crops and ruined roads in its wake.
Flood warnings for central and coastal NSW
A small town in central NSW has been cut off by floodwaters as a low pressure system is forecast to deliver widespread showers across much of the state.
NSW floods start of ‘very long season’
Floods and storms across NSW are the "start of a very long season" for residents and emergency services alike, authorities say.
Third consecutive La Niña begins in the Pacific
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has confirmed a La Niña weather pattern has become established in the tropical Pacific.
Research: Lack of tornado awareness a community safety issue
A James Cook University (JCU) study has found some Australians don’t believe tornadoes happen here, sparking calls for more education about these severe weather events.