NSW flood death as new evacuations ordered
A man's body has been recovered from floodwaters southwest of Sydney as the SES works through one of its toughest storm seasons in recent memory.
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Flood evacuations hit drenched Sydney
Flood evacuation orders have been issued across NSW as torrential rain continues and a risk of major flooding develops in multiple areas.
NSW, fed govt floods stoush continues
The NSW premier says the federal government doesn't fully understand the extent of flood damage in the state's north, ahead of more heavy falls from Wednesday.
NSW offer flood grants after federal delay
The NSW government has announced $20,000 grants to help flood victims rebuild, taking aim at the federal government for not pitching in.
Flood watch warning for Victoria’s east
A dump of rain is forecast for Victoria's Gippsland regions this weekend, with the weather bureau warning of possible major flooding.
Temperatures dip as winds batter NSW coast
NSW has moved on from relentless rain to gusty winds topping over 100 kilometres per hour, with the cold also setting in.
Northern NSW dodges more heavy rains: BoM
Lismore is breathing a sigh of relief with river levels receding and forecast heavy rain avoided, as Byron Bay starts its clean-up.
Five rescued in south east Queensland floods
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says rain that triggered the state's fourth deadly floods in four months in easing as the system moves south into NSW.
Second man found dead in Qld floodwaters
A second man's body has been found in floodwaters in southern Queensland with an emergency flood alert still in force in the town of Dalby.
Northern NSW in ‘disbelief’ at more rains
NSW SES has issued evacuation orders for parts of Lismore and Kyogle as the devastated region braces for more flooding.
One missing, one dead in Qld floodwaters
One man is dead, another is missing and a southeast Queensland town is on alert as the region faces another night of intense rainfall and possible flooding.
Queensland braces for more severe weather
Residents across southeast Queensland are again bracing for severe weather with intense thunderstorms to bring potentially life-threatening flash floods.
NSW rain forecast comes with flood risk
Already saturated catchments in parts of NSW could reach minor or "possibly higher" flood levels with more rain predicted early this week, the BoM says.
More recovery centres as NSW cleans up
Floodwaters are receding around NSW as attention turns to cleaning up.
Qld to lure tradies for flood recovery
Interstate tradies are being encouraged to move to Queensland as the flood recovery continues and insurance claims for damaged homes reach $1 billion.
Mental health a post-flood priority: Hunt
A $31 million mental health package for flood-affected communities will focus on community resilience, psychological therapies and support for children.
NSW Health staff sent north to flood zone
Health Minister Brad Hazzard says there are growing reports of gastroenteritis in the flood-ravaged communities on the NSW north coast.
NSW pledges $551 million in flood support
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says more than half a billion dollars will be available to thousands of households affected by the state's catastrophic floods.
Climate ‘on steroids’ drives extreme flood
The Climate Council says thousands more Australians now have lived experience of a climate system that has been super-charged by global warming.
Flooded southeast Qld braces for storms
Drenched southeast Queensland is on alert with severe storms potentially bringing flash flooding over the next two days.
Dam spill revised down as less rain falls
The spill from NSW's Warragamba Dam could be half the amount previously feared but major flooding continues as about half a million people are told to evacuate.
‘Rain bomb’ is actually a river: expert
A weather system dubbed a 'rain bomb' is actually an atmospheric river that's about to do a dance with low pressure system.
Woman found dead in NSW flood zone
A woman has been found dead in her flooded home in northern NSW while the BOM warns more severe weather is heading south and is expected to hammer the coast.
Qld dam releases different to 2011 flood
Authorities are confident controlled dam releases will not cause the Brisbane River to rise above Monday's peak when thousands of homes flooded.
‘Mud Army’ mobilises for Qld flood cleanup
Queenslanders have started cleaning up after floods swept through the state's southeast, killing nine people and destroying thousands of homes and businesses.
Death toll from Qld floods rises to nine
Floodwaters in southeast Queensland may not fully recede for seven days with one man still missing, nine people dead and more than 1100 in evacuation centres.
Gold Coast man, pet dog swept to deaths
A Gold Coast man and his dog have died as Queensland's flooding crisis continues to hammer the region.
NSW flood crisis ‘unprecedented’: premier
The catastrophic flood crisis across northern NSW is expected to worsen as thousands of people are ordered to higher ground and many are left stranded.
Qld residents stranded as floods continues
Maryborough is on stand-by as flooding in the town is expected to reach 2013 levels when Tropical Cyclone Oswald hit the region.
People stuck on roofs as NSW floods rise
A family of five that's stranded on the roof of their flooded home say there are surrounded by 50 neighbours who are also waiting be rescued from the ordeal.
Disaster support for flooded east coast
Deadly floods along Australia's east coast have already claimed eight lives, but the risk is not over with heavy rains continuing.