Extreme weather scaring off tourists
Threats of floods, storms, bushfires and heatwaves are making summer holidays difficult to plan and navigate for tourists.
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Blazes force evacuations amid rising risk of Xmas fires
Firefighters are working around the clock to prepare for sweltering Boxing Day conditions as warnings for several major blazes are downgraded.
Children rescued in floodwaters as showers ease
Showers and storms will continue to linger about Queensland's north coast, but are not expected to cause renewed flooding as a tropical low moves out to sea.
Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa’s arrival
The countdown to Christmas is more frantic than festive for most Australians, with many tipped to complete their preparations with a last-minute rush.
Wet-spell sting as mosquito-borne disease threat rises
A wet week in Queensland has created ideal mosquito breeding conditions, with officials warning there's an increased risk of a serious virus spreading from NSW.
Third town told to leave immediately as bushfire rages
Residents in the Grampians towns of Bornes Hill, Moyston and Pomonal have been told to leave immediately and seek shelter as a bushfire threat is imminent.
‘A love story’: rebuilding Darwin after Tracy
Survivors gathered at the shoreline in Darwin at dawn to remember the moment 50 years earlier when Cyclone Tracy made landfall, claiming 66 lives.
Wind change fans unpredictable fires as towns evacuated
Dozens of communities have been urged to leave or take shelter as an out-of-control bushfire was fuelled further by gusty winds on a day of extreme conditions.
Bushfire rages but cool change a chance to check damage
The threat of bushfires will linger in Victoria's already-scorched Grampians region even after hot and windy conditions move north.
Storms may pose new fire threat after states scorched
After scorching heat hit eastern Australia, severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued which may bring another fire threat - lightning.
Wet week for rain-hit state with tropical low looming
A tropical low is a chance of forming off rain-hit Queensland but the Bureau of Meteorology says it is unlikely to develop into the season's first cyclone.
Holiday mode: Storm warning ahead of festive season
Research shows nearly three-quarters of Australians don't plan or properly protect their homes from potential storm damage before leaving on summer holidays.
Fire threat high despite cool relief as states swelter
Temperatures are starting to ease after a blast of heat sent the mercury soaring past 45C in parts of Victoria, NSW, Queensland and South Australia.
‘Climate whiplash’: threat rises of cascading disasters
Australians are being put on alert: our summers are becoming more erratic, with experts forecasting a season of heavy rain and warm weather - and bushfires.
Blackout risks downgraded amid heatwave warnings
People in eastern Australia in danger of experiencing electricity outages have been given a small reprieve as the operator scrambles to ensure lights stay on.
East coast swelters through hottest day in years
Australians are sweating through a major heatwave, while the energy regulator scrambles to keep the lights on.
Power plants warning as mass blackout scare loses heat
Public servants, big businesses and everyday folk have saved the day by turning off non-essential electricity during a major heatwave.
Storms, flood alerts for NSW regions as Sydney mops up
More wild weather is forecast for parts of Australia's east after areas of Sydney were battered by damaging storms overnight.
Flash flooding, rescues after major storms
A torrent of rain fell within an hour, turning roads into rivers, submerging cars and trapping drivers who tried to cross floodwaters during sudden storms.
Queensland bracing for another week of torrential rain
Another week of storms is bearing down on Queensland, bringing more than 200mm of rain along the state's central coastline.
Town struck by flash flooding after sudden deluge
A regional Queensland town has been struck by flash flooding after nearly 100mm of rain came down in an hour, testing local drains.
At least one ‘severe’ cyclone tipped to hit Queensland
Forecasters say it will be an average cyclone season with at least one to hit Queensland, but the severity of the storm system may be higher than usual.
No relief as northern Australia swelters under heatwave
Heatwave conditions have hit northern Australia but there is no relief in sight, with high temperatures set to linger in the coming days.
Community rallies to combat blaze, families return home
Families are returning to their homes after a bushfire forced them to flee before a community rallied to help combat the blaze in Queensland's southwest.
Search for bodies after flood claims 95 lives in Spain
Dozens of Spanish towns look as if they've been hit by a tsunami after monstrous flash floods killed at least 95 people and left an unknown number missing.
Massive flood recovery in Spain as death toll hits 211
Spain is mounting its biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as the death toll from catastrophic floods continues to rise.
At least 115 dead or missing in flood-hit Philippines
The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides in the Philippines has exceeded 100, with many areas still cut off.
Wild weather to lash several states as systems collide
Wild weather is on the way for parts of Australia after a storm "like a freight train but worse" hit regional Victoria.
Motorists urged to stay home instead as storms build
A huge cold front sweeping Australia's southeast is bringing wild storms, giant hail and damaging winds as it meets a humid, unstable air mass.
Storm threat remains as wild weather starts to ease
Showers and storms are set to linger in eastern Australia following days of wild weather, while some residents remain on alert for thunderstorms.
Millions without power in Florida after deadly Milton
While Hurricane Milton wasn't quite as catastrophic as first feared, it still killed 16, left millions without power, and it may cost as much $A60b.