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Outback town reels as Mother Nature opens the floodgate

Outback town reels as Mother Nature opens the floodgate

A town is reeling from record flooding after a levee broke, inundating every business and impacting 90 per cent of homes in the southwest Queensland community.

Myanmar military fires at convoy delivering quake aid

Myanmar military fires at convoy delivering quake aid

Myanmar military fires at convoy delivering quake aid

Myanmar military fires at convoy delivering quake aid

Troops have shot at Chinese vehicles on an earthquake aid mission in Myanmar, as relief groups call on the junta to allow unfettered access to help survivors.

Flood drama as panicked residents plucked from roofs

Flood drama as panicked residents plucked from roofs

Flood drama as panicked residents plucked from roofs

Flood drama as panicked residents plucked from roofs

Details have emerged of dramatic rooftop helicopter rescues as floodwaters the size of NSW impact a sodden state, with water levels not easing soon for some.

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Myanmar quake survivors left without food and shelter

Myanmar quake survivors left without food and shelter

Devastated communities in Myanmar are in dire need of basic necessities such as food and clean water after a powerful earthquake that killed over 2700 people.

Toll from devastating Myanmar earthquake climbs

Toll from devastating Myanmar earthquake climbs

Bodies are still being pulled from the rubble days after a massive earthquake in Myanmar as rescue workers desperately search for survivors.

Myanmar quake toll hits 1000 as rescue efforts mount

Myanmar quake toll hits 1000 as rescue efforts mount

An international search for survivors is ramping up in Myanmar as the death toll from a powerful earthquake that rocked the country jumps past 1000.

Champion pilot stable after shock air show crash

Champion pilot stable after shock air show crash

A champion pilot fighting for life after what would usually be a "catastrophic" crash at an air show is in a stable condition.

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High-rise falls as powerful quake rocks Southeast Asia

High-rise falls as powerful quake rocks Southeast Asia

High-rise falls as powerful quake rocks Southeast Asia

High-rise falls as powerful quake rocks Southeast Asia

A deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit Thailand and Myanmar, bringing down a high-rise in Bangkok and sparking emergency declarations in both countries.

South Korea's worst wildfires are almost contained

South Korea's worst wildfires are almost contained

South Korea's worst wildfires are almost contained

South Korea's worst wildfires are almost contained

The most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea are almost contained, authorities say, after rain and cooler temperatures helped fire crews.

'You could bog a duck': record flooding hits outback

'You could bog a duck': record flooding hits outback

'You could bog a duck': record flooding hits outback

'You could bog a duck': record flooding hits outback

The worst flooding in more than 50 years has cut roads and isolated outback communities, forcing many to flee including an entire town.

Indigenous e-bike rider dead after crash with cop car

Indigenous e-bike rider dead after crash with cop car

Indigenous e-bike rider dead after crash with cop car

Indigenous e-bike rider dead after crash with cop car

An Indigenous man has died in an early morning collision with a police car after an officer tried to pull him over.

Six killed as sub with Russian tourists sinks off Egypt

Six killed as sub with Russian tourists sinks off Egypt

Six killed as sub with Russian tourists sinks off Egypt

Six killed as sub with Russian tourists sinks off Egypt

Egyptian officials say six people have died after a tourist submarine sank in the Red Sea destination of Hurghada.

South Korea fights dire wildfires as death toll hits 27

South Korea fights dire wildfires as death toll hits 27

South Korea fights dire wildfires as death toll hits 27

South Korea fights dire wildfires as death toll hits 27

South Korea's military is aiding firefighting efforts as deadly wildfires double in size, killing at least 27 and destroying historic sites.

Flooding hits sodden state as outback town flees water

Flooding hits sodden state as outback town flees water

Flooding hits sodden state as outback town flees water

Flooding hits sodden state as outback town flees water

An outback town has been evacuated after record rainfall triggered widespread flooding in an already sodden state, with more downpours to come.

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Helicopter pilot among dead as S.Korea battles fires

At least 24 people have died, including a helicopter pilot, and thousands have fled their homes as dry winds whip up some of South Korea worst-ever wildfires.

Surfboard found intact in search for missing officer

Land and sea searches are continuing for an "extremely fit" police officer who once headed the water police, after his surfboard was found on a beach.

Disaster response storm brewing over federal finances

Spending on climate adaptation and resilience continues to fall short even as the federal budget reveals spending on disaster response payments is blowing out.

Heathrow reopens as airlines scramble after shutdown

London's Heathrow Airport is back in business a day after a fire knocked out power to Europe's busiest airport, throwing air travel into chaos worldwide.

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Australian tourist dead, two hurt in Bali boat capsize

Eleven Australian tourists were on board a snorkeling boat that capsized in rough seas off the coast of Bali, killing one of them.

'Here we go again': more flooding for weary residents

Residents who have finished cleaning up from a recent disaster have watched with growing anxiety as river levels rise again after a deluge sparked more floods.

More rain for flood hit region set to stall recovery

A flood-weary region that has cleared out waterlogged belongings is preparing again for river levels to rise after a deluge with more rain on the way.

Hamlet spared from fire but residents told to stay away

An uncontrolled bushfire threatening a seaside hamlet has been held off but residents have been told it's not safe to return.

Autumn scorcher may return after cool burst drops temps

Regions enjoying a cool change may be hit with another scorcher, with temperatures set to soar after a cold front pushed through Australia's southeast.

At least 39 dead after tornadoes wreak havoc in US

At least 39 people are dead after violent tornadoes, blinding dust storms and wildfires decimated entire neighbourhoods across multiple US states.

Cyclone's blow to budget as food, building costs hit

The full impact of the destruction wrought by Cyclone Alfred is being assessed, with grocery and construction prices under pressure.

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