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Fears for 'lovely' Australians missing in Nepal flood

Fears for 'lovely' Australians missing in Nepal flood

A tight-knit group of Australian families, including children, are among those missing after catastrophic flash flooding ripped through northern Nepal.

Everything we know about Nepal's catastrophic floods

Everything we know about Nepal's catastrophic floods

Everything we know about Nepal's catastrophic floods

Everything we know about Nepal's catastrophic floods

At least 160 people have been killed and hundreds more are missing after deadly flooding struck villages in the border region between Nepal and Tibet.

'Panicked': Nepali migrants reveal scale of destruction

'Panicked': Nepali migrants reveal scale of destruction

'Panicked': Nepali migrants reveal scale of destruction

'Panicked': Nepali migrants reveal scale of destruction

At least 162 people have died and hundreds remain missing as Australia's Nepali community comes to terms with an unfolding natural disaster.

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Hundreds missing after deadly flood on Nepal border

Hundreds missing after deadly flood on Nepal border

At least nine people are dead and hundreds of foreign travellers are among the missing after a catastrophic flood devastated the Nepal-Tibet border region.

Eight dead, thousands stranded as rain slams Japan

Eight dead, thousands stranded as rain slams Japan

Heavy rain has drenched an area near Japan's capital, at least killing eight people, disrupting flights and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.

Floods kill 14, thousands displaced in southern India

Floods kill 14, thousands displaced in southern India

Clean-up operations have begun in flood-affected areas in the Indian state of Kerala, after floods killed 11 people and displaced thousands.

Disaster recovery change sparks council funding fears

Disaster recovery change sparks council funding fears

Outback mayors fear a federal disaster recovery funding change will leave them picking up the tab as a state government pumps money into an Olympics.

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Floods kill at least 59 people in Ivory Coast

Floods kill at least 59 people in Ivory Coast

Floods kill at least 59 people in Ivory Coast

Floods kill at least 59 people in Ivory Coast

At least 59 people have been killed since the start of the wet season in Ivory Coast, the government says.

How mates, music and murals helped town make a comeback

How mates, music and murals helped town make a comeback

How mates, music and murals helped town make a comeback

How mates, music and murals helped town make a comeback

A small town has a new pub, a tourism gong and rising house prices four years after a flood, proving the power of community connection in disaster recovery.

Maps reveal thousands of homes at risk of flood carnage

Maps reveal thousands of homes at risk of flood carnage

Maps reveal thousands of homes at risk of flood carnage

Maps reveal thousands of homes at risk of flood carnage

Updated flood maps for two local government areas have revealed how many homes will be at risk of flooding should they face future significant rainfall events.

Putting back the pieces, flood hero finds solace in art

Putting back the pieces, flood hero finds solace in art

Putting back the pieces, flood hero finds solace in art

Putting back the pieces, flood hero finds solace in art

After helping save up to 40 of his neighbours and friends from a destructive flash flood, an ex-truck driver has turned to sculpture to heal and help others.

Evacuees finally return home to flood-hit community

Evacuees finally return home to flood-hit community

Evacuees finally return home to flood-hit community

Evacuees finally return home to flood-hit community

After hundreds fled a flood-hit community months ago, a first group of evacuees are finally set to return following a major clean-up and restoration operation.

Climate change risks billions in roads, hospitals bills

Climate change risks billions in roads, hospitals bills

Climate change risks billions in roads, hospitals bills

Climate change risks billions in roads, hospitals bills

A state has been warned climate change-linked weather hazards endanger almost a fifth of the value of major infrastructure assets.

Warning after extreme weather's financial toll revealed

Warning after extreme weather's financial toll revealed

Warning after extreme weather's financial toll revealed

Warning after extreme weather's financial toll revealed

The eye-watering cost of extreme weather for 2025 has been revealed, sparking a warning the financial toll may only get worse.

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Flood-weary town considers relocating after cyclone

An outback community flooded out by back-to-back weather systems could soon decide on relocating to higher ground amid fears they will be inundated again.

Body of man swept away by floodwaters found

The body of a 65-year-old man who was swept away by floodwaters in South Australia's far north has been found following a three-day search effort.

Famed outback music festival cancelled after heavy rain

Music festival Birdsville Big Red Bash has been cancelled for 2026 after heavy rains. It's more bad news for live music lovers after the collapse of Bluesfest.

Third time unlucky: cyclone to make landfall again

A cyclone that has weaved its way across northern Australia before weakening is forecast to slam into the mainland for a third time after reforming out to sea.

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Town on high alert in cyclone's wake amid flood fears

Just when they thought it was safe to forget about the water, residents of a sandbagged outback town are bracing for a second round of flooding.

Rain-hit region braces as tropical storm sweeps past

Top End locals are wary of another flood threat after a former cyclone swept past, causing less damage than first expected as it speeds toward another state.

Summer climate 'whiplash' hitting harder and faster

Australia is seesawing between floods and fires with increasing frequency, leaving a trail of ecosystem stress, property damage and strained council budgets.

Intensifying storm looms for flood-soaked communities

A possible tropical cyclone looks set to bring more wild weather to parts of northern Australia still recovering from record-breaking flooding.

Missing man found alive as floods spark more rescues

A man who went missing from a houseboat has been found alive as major flooding continues to impact communities across the nation's north.

Flood tragedy as fruit pickers found in submerged car

The families of two international backpackers will fly to Australia after the travellers' bodies were found in a flooded car as heavy rain wreaks more havoc.

Waterlogged city waits to learn extent of latest floods

Hundreds of homes have been hit by flooding at a regional community but the full extent of the damage may not be known for days.

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