Race to evacuate as floods hit Kimberley
Record flooding in parts of the WA Kimberley has marooned 15 guests at a Fitzroy Crossing hotel as authorities race to find a boat big enough to evacuate them.
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Town’s nervous watch as flood levels hold
The expected peaking of floodwaters around the outback NSW township of Menindee has been pushed back as river readings remain steady below a 1976 record.
Cool change settles over southeast
A cool change has brought relief from a heatwave in southeastern Australia and while the skies may be cloudy, capital cities are expected to stay mostly dry.
Cool change to smash southern heatwave
Heatwave conditions are easing across the country's southeast as a cool change cuts temperatures and brings thunderstorms and strong winds.
Murray reaches its peak at the SA border
South Australian authorities have provided an update to the flooding situation along the Murray River.
SA, Victoria sweat through heatwave peak
Adelaide residents have sweltered through the afternoon as a heatwave peaking across southern Australia fries several capital cities and inland areas.
Southern summer heatwave set to peak
Adelaide residents have sweltered through the night as a heatwave peaking across southern Australia fries several capital cities and inland areas.
Australians feel the heat on Boxing Day
Most Australians are experiencing a minor heatwave, but intense rain from ex-tropical cyclone Ellie has parts of the NT and Queensland on flood watch.
Warm Christmas for much of the country
Most Australians have enjoyed a sunny Christmas Day as a minor heat wave sets in but Northern Territorians are feeling the impact of ex-tropical cyclone Ellie.
Christmas Day to mark start of heat wave
A low-intensity heat wave will begin forming across the southern half of Australia from Christmas Day which is promising warmer weather for celebrations.
Weather set to be a Christmas cracker
It's the news we've all been waiting for, the Bureau of Meteorology has released its Christmas Day forecast and the verdict: summer has finally arrived.
Qld swelters through heatwave temps
A heatwave warning remains in place across much of Queensland, as authorities urge residents to take precautions.
Severe heatwave warning for much of Queensland
A heatwave warning has been issued for residents across southeast, northern and northwest Queensland including the cities of Brisbane, Caboolture and Mount Isa.
Crumpet and comfort as towns face recovery
The tales of devastation, heartache and lucky escapes from flooded NSW have sparked a national response, as communities look to years of repair and recovery.
Bushfire outlook varies across the country
The bushfire outlook for summer has been released by the national council for fire and emergency services and it varies across the country.
Long road ahead for NSW flood victims
Authorities are warning it could be months before flooding impacts are resolved in NSW as a second death is recorded in Eugowra.
Man’s body found in flooded NSW town
NSW police believe a body found on the outskirts of flood-hit Eugowra is that of an 85-year-old man who was reported missing by his loved ones.
Prepare for summer flooding: NSW premier
Flood victims will likely face extended misery, with more east coast storms on the way and authorities expecting the inundation to continue into the new year.
Angry flood victim confronts NSW premier
An emotional victim has confronted the NSW premier over the lack of support after powerful flash flooding flattened Eugowra.
Flood buy-backs could be expanded: Watt
Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt says a scheme buying homes from owners in flood-prone NSW and Queensland might be rolled out elsewhere.
Missing woman’s body found in floodwaters
Police believe they have found the body of a 60-year-old woman missing from the central western NSW town of Eugowra, which has been devastated by flooding.
‘Unbelievable’ flood rips up NSW town
The central-western NSW town of Molong has been devastated after wild storms hit, as people trapped in floodwaters are dozens were rescued from their roofs.
Storms threaten more flooding in NSW, Vic
Storms are forecast across multiple parts of the country as a humid air mass tracks north east, heightening the flood risk across soaked river catchments.
NSW towns bracing for wet, stormy weekend
Flood-impacted towns across New South Wales are on high alert as thunderstorms begin creeping through the state ahead of forecast downpours over the weekend.
The long-lasting tail of flood devastation
While flood waters come and go across rural Australia, they expose lingering financial, emotional and physical scars.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.