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Heatwave temps plummet as winds and hail roll in

Heatwave temps plummet as winds and hail roll in

Australia's east coast has sweltered through one of its hottest days of summer, topped off with an evening hail and thunderstorm.

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.

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms have triggered heavy rain, flash floods and rescues along Australia's east coast, with warnings conditions could worsen across the weekend.

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Heatwave conditions scorching vast swathe of Australia

Heatwave conditions scorching vast swathe of Australia

Multiple states and territories are sweltering through a summer heatwave, while some of the eastern states can expect a wet weekend.

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

Much of southern Australia is sweltering through a three-day "sticky" heatwave with increasing fire danger risks amid blazes in popular holiday spots.

Bushfire rages but cool change a chance to check damage

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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Children rescued in floodwaters as showers ease

Children rescued in floodwaters as showers ease

Children rescued in floodwaters as showers ease

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.

Fire threat high despite cool relief as states swelter

Fire threat high despite cool relief as states swelter

Fire threat high despite cool relief as states swelter

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.

East coast swelters through hottest day in years

East coast swelters through hottest day in years

East coast swelters through hottest day in years

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.

Blackout risks downgraded amid heatwave warnings

Blackout risks downgraded amid heatwave warnings

Blackout risks downgraded amid heatwave warnings

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.

Town struck by flash flooding after sudden deluge

Town struck by flash flooding after sudden deluge

Town struck by flash flooding after sudden deluge

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.

Queensland bracing for another week of torrential rain

Queensland bracing for another week of torrential rain

Queensland bracing for another week of torrential rain

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.

Storm threat remains as wild weather starts to ease

Storm threat remains as wild weather starts to ease

Storm threat remains as wild weather starts to ease

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.

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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.

Winds hit east coast, Tassie prepares for more floods

A woman has been killed by a falling tree branch as damaging winds hit the east coast of NSW, bringing gusts up to 100km/h.

Flood evacuations, walkers stranded in wild weather

Flood warnings have been issued in Tasmania and dozens of flights cancelled at Sydney Airport as wild weather continues to wreak havoc in three states.

East coast remains on flood alert despite easing rain

A rain trough that has battered parts of NSW and Queensland is set to shift offshore on Wednesday night but flooding fears remain after days of wet weather.

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Aussies on 'La Nina watch' as dry turns into downpours

There is a 50-50 chance that a La Nina climate pattern will form, typically bringing wetter conditions to much of Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Downpours prompt flash flood warning in saturated NSW

After a week of heavy rain, a severe weather warning is in place in NSW for more downpours that could cause flash flooding.

Heavy rain to drench coastal NSW and Sydney: bureau

After a month of above-average rainfall, the wet weather is expected to continue across NSW as a band of rain makes its way to the coast.

Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter

There should be enough gas supply to meet demand in the east coast market, as the government commits to working to bringing down prices further for consumers.

Relief in sight after record-breaking heatwave

Temperatures have continued to soar across southeast Australia but relief is in sight for millions in one part of the country.

Scramble to set up camp ahead of extreme fire danger

Extreme or catastrophic fire danger is predicted in six of Victoria's nine weather districts, with temperatures of more than 40C tipped in the state's west.

Weakened Lincoln to bring rain, wind back to coast

Strong winds and heavy rain are likely along the Gascoyne coast as ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln reaches Western Australia on Saturday night.

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