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Insurers told not to muddy the water on flooding claims

Insurers told not to muddy the water on flooding claims

A federal minister and the insurance industry assure Queensland policyholders genuine claims for flooding will not be held up by a national scheme's rules.

Tourism takes a hit from Cairns flooding

Tourism takes a hit from Cairns flooding

Tourism takes a hit from Cairns flooding

Tourism takes a hit from Cairns flooding

Although tourism attractions in Cairns have started re-opening, holiday cancellations for December and January have hit the region hard.

Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost

Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost

Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost

Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost

Australians can expect a shortage of tropical produce and possible price rises as Queensland farmers reel from crop damage inflicted by Cyclone Jasper

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Town overcomes setbacks to welcome flood evacuees

Town overcomes setbacks to welcome flood evacuees

Cooktown was one of the worst hit by record rainfall caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper but locals still welcomed evacuees from a flood-hit Aboriginal community.

Renewed flood menace as cyclone carnage mounts

Renewed flood menace as cyclone carnage mounts

Far north Queensland is bracing for more flooding as the evacuation of a community and the search for a missing elderly man continues.

Tinnie Army hailed as heroes after flooding rescues

Tinnie Army hailed as heroes after flooding rescues

Amazing stories of rescues are emerging after a Tinnie Army was mobilised during devastating flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Hundreds of calls for help as storms blanket NSW

Hundreds of calls for help as storms blanket NSW

The NSW State Emergency Service has responded to hundreds of calls for assistance in the past 24-hours, with residents told to prepare for a wet Christmas.

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BOM defended amid criticism of emergency alerts

BOM defended amid criticism of emergency alerts

BOM defended amid criticism of emergency alerts

BOM defended amid criticism of emergency alerts

The Bureau of Meteorology has defended its warning systems following criticism about its forecasting and alerts.

Support for army reserve model in bushfire response

Support for army reserve model in bushfire response

Support for army reserve model in bushfire response

Support for army reserve model in bushfire response

The majority of Australians support better working conditions for volunteer firefighters, as the government reviews the nation's crisis response capability.

Northwest China earthquake death toll increases to 127

Northwest China earthquake death toll increases to 127

Northwest China earthquake death toll increases to 127

Northwest China earthquake death toll increases to 127

At least 127 people have been killed, hundreds more injured and houses and roads seriously damaged by an earthquake in northwest China.

Stranded residents evacuated from Aboriginal community

Stranded residents evacuated from Aboriginal community

Stranded residents evacuated from Aboriginal community

Stranded residents evacuated from Aboriginal community

Wujal Wujal residents have been welcomed in Cooktown after being evacuated from the Aboriginal community on Tuesday afternoon.

Rescue for stricken town as high cost of cyclone mounts

Rescue for stricken town as high cost of cyclone mounts

Rescue for stricken town as high cost of cyclone mounts

Rescue for stricken town as high cost of cyclone mounts

Supplies are trickling through to people stranded by flooding as far north Queenslanders assess the damage from devastating flooding and high winds.

Heroic flood rescues as town evacuation postponed

Heroic flood rescues as town evacuation postponed

Heroic flood rescues as town evacuation postponed

Heroic flood rescues as town evacuation postponed

The wet weather has not been able to stop heroic rescues across far north Queensland after the evacuation of a flooded town was postponed.

'Too late to leave': locals to shelter as blaze flares

'Too late to leave': locals to shelter as blaze flares

'Too late to leave': locals to shelter as blaze flares

'Too late to leave': locals to shelter as blaze flares

An out-of-control bushfire burning in northwest NSW has quickly grown in size with residents in the region told it is too late to leave.

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Queensland facing days of life-threatening flash floods

Cairns is experiencing "life-threatening" flash-flooding due to ex-cyclone Jasper, while a young girl fights for her life after being struck by lightning.

Toxic smoke fire truck put crews at risk: union

The United Firefighters Union has called for an immediate upgrade of Victoria's firefighting fleet after ageing equipment put crews at risk.

Cyclone Jasper weaker but floods remain a threat

Tropical Cyclone Jasper may have passed but far north Queensland is still under threat with flooding set to test locals in coming days.

Regulator to investigate fatal truck and train crash

Workplace regulators will investigate the death of a 30-year-old truck driver after his rig became stuck on a level crossing and was struck by a train.

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One critical and one serious after 30-car crash

One person is in a critical condition in hospital and another has serioous injuries after at least 30 vehicles collided on a freeway in Victoria.

Two people dead after light plane crash

Two people have died in a light plane crash after the aircraft clipped powerlines and caught on fire.

Major jet aircraft joins the fight this bushfire season

Australia's largest water-bombing aircraft is ready for service as large swathes of Australia again face an increased risk of bushfire this summer.

Scores injured, traffic chaos in 20-car freeway crash

A person is fighting for life in hospital after more than 20 vehicles were involved in a collision on the Western Freeway near Bacchus Marsh.

Cyclone Jasper swings towards Australia

Tropical Cyclone Jasper has started to swing towards Australia and is set to weaken before intensifying again as it approaches the Queensland coast.

One person missing after large factory blaze

A factory fire in Melbourne's southeast has been declared under control but one person is still unaccounted for.

Man seriously injured in shark attack

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being bitten on the leg by a shark off the central Queensland coast.

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