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Region braces for further heavy rain, flash flooding

Region braces for further heavy rain, flash flooding

Two tropical lows continue to fuel cyclonic rainfall across coastal areas of north Queensland as residents prepare to evacuate.

Firefighters rush to contain blazes ahead of heatwave

Firefighters rush to contain blazes ahead of heatwave

Firefighters rush to contain blazes ahead of heatwave

Firefighters rush to contain blazes ahead of heatwave

A few days of hot weather poses fresh risks for firefighters battling blazes and nearby communities.

Inside the fight to save towns in path of fire disaster

Inside the fight to save towns in path of fire disaster

Inside the fight to save towns in path of fire disaster

Inside the fight to save towns in path of fire disaster

As they continue to battle bushfires which have ripped through a major national park, firefighters are worried about what the future holds for small towns.

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Reinforcements sent after more rain, flash flooding

Reinforcements sent after more rain, flash flooding

Heavy rain has again lashed a region on cyclone watch, prompting authorities to send reinforcements amid fears of "life-threatening" flash flooding.

Crews guard richest collection of rock art from blazes

Crews guard richest collection of rock art from blazes

Emergency crews are fighting to contain out-of-control bushfires from scorching a rich concentration of Indigenous rock art as hotter weather looms.

Flood rescues mount as new cyclone threat looms

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.

Extreme fire risk as wind, dry lightning spark alerts

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.

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Body found after pastor's car swept away by floodwaters

Body found after pastor's car swept away by floodwaters

Body found after pastor's 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.

Business recovery hopes up in smoke after festive fires

Business recovery hopes up in smoke after festive fires

Business recovery hopes up in smoke after festive fires

Business recovery hopes up in smoke after festive fires

A regional tourism hub has reopened after fire tore through a nearby national park, with criticism over the pace of government financial relief.

LA races to contain fires before extreme winds return

LA races to contain fires before extreme winds return

LA races to contain fires before extreme winds return

LA races to contain fires before extreme winds return

The death toll from wildfires in the Los Angeles area has reached 24, while more than 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate.

Aerial fight to stop LA wildfires as death toll rises

Aerial fight to stop LA wildfires as death toll rises

Aerial fight to stop LA wildfires as death toll rises

Aerial fight to stop LA wildfires as death toll rises

Los Angeles firefighters are in an all-out battle to curb wildfires from spreading before fierce winds return as the death toll from the blazes rises.

Firefighters battle fresh blazes amid total fire bans

Firefighters battle fresh blazes amid total fire bans

Firefighters battle fresh blazes amid total fire bans

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.

'Sticky' heatwave has firefighters on high alert

'Sticky' heatwave has firefighters on high alert

'Sticky' heatwave has firefighters on high alert

'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.

Australia swelters in summer heatwave conditions

Australia swelters in summer heatwave conditions

Australia swelters in summer heatwave conditions

Australia swelters in summer heatwave conditions

Blistering heat across much of Australia spells bad news for firefighters, with the hot, dry weather making it difficult to contain existing blazes.

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Bushfire threat finally eases but warnings to last days

An emergency alert has been downgraded for a bushfire that has had communities on edge but the blaze is expected to keep burning for days.

Bushfire destroys homes as calmer conditions on horizon

Stable conditions and cooler weather are giving firefighters welcome relief as initial damage assessments reveal at least three homes have been lost to fire.

Crocodile count raises concerns about swimming holes

Fifty years after almost being wiped out in the Top End, the number of crocodiles is raising alarms about new places the apex predator is lurking.

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.

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Christmas inferno fears spark total fire bans

Total fire bans have been declared in two states over the Christmas break as emergency services prepare for the worst conditions since Black Summer.

Australian story: PM remembers 50 years of Tracy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reflected on how Cyclone Tracy impacted the nation on the eve of the 50th anniversary of Darwin being flattened.

Ready to burn: travellers urged to reconsider travel

Millions of residents and travellers across the country are being warned to be on high alert as the risk of Christmas-week infernos intensifies.

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.

'Take shelter': multiple emergency warnings for fires

Residents have been urged to leave immediately or take shelter as two out-of-control bushfires rage, creating dangerous conditions for firefighters.

'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.

Fire threat eases but residents warned not to return

Residents who evacuated coastal towns over a bushfire threat have been told to stay away even though the "enormous" fire has eased.

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