Warnings as Fiji braces for strengthening cyclone
Fiji is on alert as Cyclone Vaianu intensifies and threatens to lash its islands with strong winds and heavy rain, even though it's unlikely to make landfall.
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New cyclone threat looms for battered far north
A potential cyclone is looming off the Australian east coast, threatening further devastation to a region still cleaning up from the last natural disaster.
‘Pretty devastating’: tourism hit by rare cyclone
One of Australia's most remarkable cyclones may impact a state's tourism sector after leaving a trail of damage across the country.
Crops flattened, towns smashed by rampaging cyclone
Bananas, livestock and vegetables have felt the brunt of Cyclone Narelle as communities clean up following the brutal storm.
‘Harrowing’ night as cyclone devastates remote towns
A "devastating" cyclone has torn through coastal towns, leaving homes destroyed, power out and shell-shocked residents picking up the pieces.
Famed outback music festival cancelled after heavy rain
Music festival Birdsville Big Red Bash has been cancelled for 2026 after heavy rains. It's more bad news for live music lovers after the collapse of Bluesfest.
‘Screaming winds’: severe cyclone pummels holiday town
A severe tropical cyclone has hammered a holiday town, ripping off roofs and flooding homes as it winds its way down Australia's west coast.
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Long-lived cyclone intensifies as it skirts coast
After traversing three states, Cyclone Narelle could intensify into a category five system as it passes a series of isolated coastal communities.
Wet year brings on-land nature wins but oceans suffer
Australia's environment has enjoyed another above-average year of rainfall, though climate change has been stressing oceans and vulnerable species.
Town on high alert in cyclone’s wake amid flood fears
Just when they thought it was safe to forget about the water, residents of a sandbagged outback town are bracing for a second round of flooding.
Rain-hit region braces as tropical storm sweeps past
Top End locals are wary of another flood threat after a former cyclone swept past, causing less damage than first expected as it speeds toward another state.
Hospital evacuated as sodden ground braces for Narelle
Communities still reeling from recent flooding are now dealing with evacuated hospitals, the prospect of extreme weather and surging tides.
Relief as hundreds evacuated from path of cyclone
Evacuees from the path of a cyclone feel safe but are anxious about the homes and pets they left behind as flood-hit Top End communities face a further deluge.
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‘Not out of danger’: hundreds flee as mega storm nears
Authorities warn northern Australia remains under threat from Cyclone Narelle as it moves west after crossing the coast, unleashing heavy rain and gales.
Power bill relief on the cards as wholesale prices fall
Power bill saving of up to $200 can be anticipated for some customers next financial year under proposed safety net prices.
‘Something’s coming:’ worst cyclone in a century looms
A remote community is bracing for the biggest cyclone to hit the region in more than a century, seven years after a category four storm devastated the town.
Biggest cyclone ‘in living memory’ set to impact coast
Tropical Cyclone Narelle is barrelling toward northern Australia and could impact the coast as a category five system, inflicting winds up to more than 250km/h.
Summer climate ‘whiplash’ hitting harder and faster
Australia is seesawing between floods and fires with increasing frequency, leaving a trail of ecosystem stress, property damage and strained council budgets.
Missing man found alive as floods spark more rescues
A man who went missing from a houseboat has been found alive as major flooding continues to impact communities across the nation's north.
Homes flooded to rooftops as emergency relief arrives
Homes along a flooded Top End river have been inundated as one of the biggest local welfare responses on record is rolled out.
‘Here to stay’: locals dig in with post-flood mud army
For the third time in six years, a regional community has welcomed the mud army as volunteers help waterlogged regions following widespread flooding.
Flood tragedy as fruit pickers found in submerged car
The families of two international backpackers will fly to Australia after the travellers' bodies were found in a flooded car as heavy rain wreaks more havoc.
Waterlogged city waits to learn extent of latest floods
Hundreds of homes have been hit by flooding at a regional community but the full extent of the damage may not be known for days.
‘Leave immediately’: warning for flood hit community
Rising floodwaters have revived unpleasant memories of a 2010 natural disaster and triggered an emergency warning for a rain-hit community.
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Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists
Multiple flood warnings have been issued as a major highway is cut and communities are urged to go to higher ground and postpone travel.
Cyclone threat firms as far north braces for bucketing
Areas already hard hit by flooding are bracing for another deluge, with a tropical cyclone forecast to cross the coast in coming days.
Punishing storm eases but leaves trail of destruction
An unusually long-lasted and destructive weather system that formed over the Australian desert is weakening as a potential cyclone looms elsewhere.
Grapes wither on the vine as record rain risks harvest
Flash flooding has hit Australia's table grape hub after record rainfall at the peak of harvest season, threatening to inflict major losses.
Australia’s driest town swamped as deadly storms swirl
Torrential rain, severe storms and dangerous floods continue to cause havoc, leading to the death of a motorcyclist who was swept away in a creek.
A nice drop: state on flood watch after bone-dry summer
An entire state is on flood watch after a parched start to the year, with the capital set for a soaking on Sunday.
Sinkhole opens after rain deluge forces evacuations
A deluge of rain has hit Sydney, with a school forced to send students home after a sinkhole opened up in a busy area for traffic and pedestrians in the city.