Tragic disaster memories flood back for sodden city
Floodwaters that have cut power, closed major roads and destroyed a major bridge are triggering bad memories for a rain-ravaged city.
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Second death rocks region as falling floods reveal body
The body of an 82-year-old woman has been found in receding floodwaters, doubling a rain-ravaged region's death toll after days of record rain.
Cyclone threat looms for rain-battered region
A region recovering from heavy rain is bracing for another deluge after enduring flooding that closed a major road, with two potential cyclones on the horizon.
Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms
A rain-hit region is on cyclone watch with multiple tropical lows looming in northern Australia after heavy showers sparked flooding and water rescues.
Heatwave sends temps soaring in the Sunshine State
Brisbane continues to swelter but it's inland areas getting hit the hardest as the Sunshine State sweats through heatwave conditions.
Homes lost as bushfires spread in west
Homes have been lost as a string of bushfires spread in Western Australia, with residents in many areas warned it is too late to evacuate.
Extreme fire risk as wind, dry lightning spark alerts
Bushfires in two states have triggered warnings as extreme weather conditions place authorities on high alert as temperatures soar and winds increase.
Heatwave temps plummet as winds and hail roll in
Australia's east coast has sweltered through one of its hottest days of summer, topped off with an evening hail and thunderstorm.
Storm declared ‘natural disaster’ as cyclone builds
Almost 35,000 people remain without power and an iconic beach has expanded as fresh storms sweep the east coast and the west bunkers down for a cyclone.
Cyclone off WA, flood search in NSW as Qld dams spill
Wild weather is threatening regions around Australia as a tropical cyclone impacts exports, amid fears for the occupants of a car swept away by floodwaters.
Body found after pastor’s car swept away by floodwaters
The grieving family of a pastor swept off a flooded causeway say they are shocked and devastated by his loss after his body was found.
Urban fire risk for climates like LA as planet warms
Australian cities with similar climates to Los Angeles are experiencing the same drying conditions and erratic rainfall, which does not bode well for fire risk.
Major warnings issued for more severe thunderstorms
Emergency services are urging people to be ready for more storms along Australia's east coast after a man in his 80s was killed by a falling tree.
Heatwave conditions scorching vast swathe of Australia
Multiple states and territories are sweltering through a summer heatwave, while some of the eastern states can expect a wet weekend.
Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast
Severe storms have triggered heavy rain, flash floods and rescues along Australia's east coast, with warnings conditions could worsen across the weekend.
Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue
Heavy rainfall continues to blanket parts of the east coast as rain-soaked communities prepare for more severe thunderstorms.
Wild weather slams tennis, as fans brace for more rain
A sudden downpour wreaked havoc on the roads and caused chaos at the Australian Open, as storms lashed eastern Australia with more wild weather still to come.
‘Sticky’ heatwave has firefighters on high alert
Much of southern Australia is sweltering through a three-day "sticky" heatwave with increasing fire danger risks amid blazes in popular holiday spots.
Firefighters battle fresh blazes amid total fire bans
Total fire bans are in place amid extreme danger from heatwave conditions as firefighters work to control freshly sparked bushfires.
Heavens open, bringing relief from heat and fires
Wet and cooler conditions across much of southeastern Australia have provided relief from the heat and a bushfire burning for three weeks.
Winter storm won’t delay Trump election certification
The wild winter weather lashing the US will not hamper the certification of Donald Trump's election as president, the House speaker has promised.
Flooding threat lifted, storms ahead for rain-hit area
A rain-soaked community has been warned a flooding threat may return with more storms on the horizon after an emergency alert was cancelled, capping a wet week.
‘Very dangerous’ thunderstorms trigger warning
At least one person has been rescued as "very dangerous" storms brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of a state, including dumping over 80mm in an hour.
Women rescued from floodwaters as deluge continues
The rain is finally set to ease in southeast Queensland after a run of bleak weather that has caused flooding, power outages and ruined a Test cricket match.
Warm season’s greetings for most Christmas revellers
Australians can expect to be of good cheer as the official forecast for Christmas Day expects settled warm and dry conditions for most of the country.
More Aussies heading home after deadly Vanuatu quake
Two more RAAF planes are set to bring home Australians stranded in Vanuatu following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake, as rescue and recovery efforts continue.
Boy survives being sucked into drain as floodwaters hit
Police have warned people to stay away from floodwaters after a teenager survived being sucked into a drain, emerging a few streets away with cuts and bruises.
Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come
Roads have been closed and rivers are rising in north Queensland, with severe storms prompting warnings for holiday travellers to reconsider festive driving.
Two rescued as flooding rains move south
Two people have been rescued after their car was trapped in floodwaters as a tropical low moves across northern Australia, triggering warnings.
Darwin still marked by Cyclone Tracy, 50 years on
Soaring frigatebirds warned of a cyclone that would be Australia's most destructive and put Darwin on the map for the wrong reasons.
Flooding cuts off roads, more rainfall on its way
The flood risk remains in parts of north Queensland with storms still possible though relief is in sight as a tropical low moves out to sea.