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Rain-hit region on high alert amid twin cyclone threats

Rain-hit region on high alert amid twin cyclone threats

Sodden northern states are facing the threat of yet more flooding, but increased rain on the way is welcome news for some parched southern areas of Australia.

Nation faces days of severe thunderstorms, flood risks

Nation faces days of severe thunderstorms, flood risks

Nation faces days of severe thunderstorms, flood risks

Nation faces days of severe thunderstorms, flood risks

Flood warnings have been issued for multiple states and territories as a days-long big wet is forecast to dump hundreds of millimetres of rain.

Weekend flooding fear as heavy rain sweeps two states

Weekend flooding fear as heavy rain sweeps two states

Weekend flooding fear as heavy rain sweeps two states

Weekend flooding fear as heavy rain sweeps two states

Hundreds of millimetres of rain have been dumped on two states bracing for a wet weekend and the risk of flash flooding.

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River bursts its banks at evacuated outback town

River bursts its banks at evacuated outback town

Hundreds of people evacuated from a flood-hit outback town could have many days to wait before the waters recede and it is deemed safe to return.

Evacuees wait to hear if their homes escaped the flood

Evacuees wait to hear if their homes escaped the flood

Residents bussed in from a flood-hit town are at an evacuation centre in a showground pavilion waiting to learn if their houses escaped inundation.

Outback town being evacuated as floodwaters approach

Outback town being evacuated as floodwaters approach

Intense rainfall has prompted the emergency evacuation of an entire outback town, where a river is expected to top major flood levels.

'A little nervous': flood-hit area braces for more rain

'A little nervous': flood-hit area braces for more rain

A flood-hit region is bracing for more rain as a tropical low lingers but forecasters say it is a "very low" chance of developing into a tropical cyclone.

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'Completely wrecked': fatigue kicks in amid record heat

'Completely wrecked': fatigue kicks in amid record heat

'Completely wrecked': fatigue kicks in amid record heat

'Completely wrecked': fatigue kicks in amid record heat

A record heatwave has pushed the mercury towards 50C in towns across Australia, with days of blistering conditions still to come.

Locals dive for swim and shade as heatwave keeps grip

Locals dive for swim and shade as heatwave keeps grip

Locals dive for swim and shade as heatwave keeps grip

Locals dive for swim and shade as heatwave keeps grip

Australians are doing their best to stay safe indoors as a heatwave drags on, but for those on the land, work doesn't stop because it's too hot.

Blister in the sun: Australians wilt in summer heatwave

Blister in the sun: Australians wilt in summer heatwave

Blister in the sun: Australians wilt in summer heatwave

Blister in the sun: Australians wilt in summer heatwave

Australians are being warned about the dangers of heat stress as southern states swelter and one city smashes its Australia Day heat record.

Riverside city breathes collective sigh of flood relief

Riverside city breathes collective sigh of flood relief

Riverside city breathes collective sigh of flood relief

Riverside city breathes collective sigh of flood relief

Warnings of high flood levels have been revised down, allowing residents of a riverside city to breathe easy and watch the waters flow on to the sea.

Damaging winds warning as cold front brings heat relief

Damaging winds warning as cold front brings heat relief

Damaging winds warning as cold front brings heat relief

Damaging winds warning as cold front brings heat relief

A gusty southerly change is bringing the first relief to heatwave-affected areas, but communities are warned about the threat of damaging winds and lightning.

Bushfire menace mounts as thousands brace for disaster

Bushfire menace mounts as thousands brace for disaster

Bushfire menace mounts as thousands brace for disaster

Bushfire menace mounts as thousands brace for disaster

Residents are being urged to flee their homes ahead of a catastrophic fire day expected to bring "unsurvivable" conditions not seen in six years.

Bushfire peril as heatwave advances across the nation

Bushfire peril as heatwave advances across the nation

Bushfire peril as heatwave advances across the nation

Bushfire peril as heatwave advances across the nation

Bushfires have ignited on the first day of some of the worst heatwave conditions since Black Summer and authorities warn more is to come.

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Australians feel the heat as bushfire threat flares up

Authorities are warning people to be on high alert as several states prepare for intense heatwave conditions not seen since the Black Summer bushfires.

Aussies see fire and rain as extremes lash the nation

Fires are burning on one side of the country while the threat of floods on the other has led to calls for people to remain vigilant.

High fire danger as thunderstorms keep risks live

A burst of summer heat is on its way across Australia, with bushfire emergency warnings in place and strong and gusty winds fanning conditions.

Homes, shacks damaged as fire emergencies hit states

Houses, shacks and cars have been damaged by an out-of-control fire as emergency warnings are issued in two states.

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This bushfire season could be as bad as Black Saturday

Holidaymakers have been put on high alert for the bushfire season with concerns conditions could be as dangerous as those that led to the Black Saturday blazes.

States batten down again as more heavy weather looms

The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of giant hail, damaging winds and potential flooding as thunderstorms roll across several states.

Severe storms, Cup track risk as rain sweeps east

A rain band stretching from southern Australia to the top end is set to wash over eastern states, bringing severe storms and a soggy Melbourne Cup.

'Tennis ball-sized' hail battering cars in major storms

Giant hail stones, damaging winds and heavy rain are pounding one of eastern Australia's main population zones, leaving some areas without electricity.

Storm brews as new BOM site blamed for 'risking lives'

A state government is leading the charge for changes to the Bureau of Meteorology's new website, saying its launch might put lives at risk during storm season.

Warning bell sounds on hidden impact of climate change

Doctors have warned temperatures aren't the only thing rising due to climate change, with health impacts also set to increase.

Thunderstorms, hail and winds leave homes without power

Severe thunderstorms, giant balls of hail and strong gusts of wind have left tens of thousands without power as wild weather batters the east coast.

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