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Flood, dam-spill fears put wind up locals after cyclone

Flood, dam-spill fears put wind up locals after cyclone

A sodden region is bracing for more rain, sparking fears a nearby dam may spill and renew a flood threat in the aftermath of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.

'Horrendous': shelter closures pour on housing pain

'Horrendous': shelter closures pour on housing pain

'Horrendous': shelter closures pour on housing pain

'Horrendous': shelter closures pour on housing pain

Evacuation centres will soon close in rain-hit areas where many people already face a battle to find a safe, dry place to sleep.

Dozens injured after army trucks crash in flood zone

Dozens injured after army trucks crash in flood zone

Dozens injured after army trucks crash in flood zone

Dozens injured after army trucks crash in flood zone

Dozens of army crew have been rushed to hospital after two trucks collided while on the ground to respond to rising floodwaters following a tropical cyclone.

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Body of missing man found in floodwaters

Body of missing man found in floodwaters

The body of a man who went missing in floodwaters has been found as a state endures more dangerous weather from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.

'Come already': millions bunker down ahead of cyclone

'Come already': millions bunker down ahead of cyclone

Millions of people are waiting for the full force of Tropical Cyclone Alfred which is set to cross the eastern coast of Australia on Saturday.

Anxious 'wait and see' as cyclone and floods threaten

Anxious 'wait and see' as cyclone and floods threaten

A search is underway for a man swept away by floodwaters after days of rain, with an approaching cyclone threatening to dump more and push rivers higher.

'Sick of waiting': community relaxed before cyclone

'Sick of waiting': community relaxed before cyclone

It was hard to imagine a tropical cyclone was approaching after people at a coastal community walked their dogs, played in the park and even went to the movies.

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Growers move stock higher, bracing for Cyclone Alfred

Growers move stock higher, bracing for Cyclone Alfred

Growers move stock higher, bracing for Cyclone Alfred

Growers move stock higher, bracing for Cyclone Alfred

Growers have been moving their stock and machinery to higher ground to prepare for Cyclone Alfred, as heavy rain floods paddocks and cuts off rural roads.

The agony of Alfred: long wait for cyclone's dark fury

The agony of Alfred: long wait for cyclone's dark fury

The agony of Alfred: long wait for cyclone's dark fury

The agony of Alfred: long wait for cyclone's dark fury

An extended wait for Tropical Cyclone Alfred is raising anxiety as millions of people bunker down for the system that could arrive under the cover of darkness.

Sandbags to iron fences: millions braces for cyclone

Sandbags to iron fences: millions braces for cyclone

Sandbags to iron fences: millions braces for cyclone

Sandbags to iron fences: millions braces for cyclone

From iron gates to sandbags, people are using what they can to prepare for a tropical cyclone due to hit a built-up coastal area for the first time in 50 years.

Sun bathing to sandbagging: nervous wait for cyclone

Sun bathing to sandbagging: nervous wait for cyclone

Sun bathing to sandbagging: nervous wait for cyclone

Sun bathing to sandbagging: nervous wait for cyclone

A house sitter's plans have changed from sun bathing to sandbagging as a part of Australia's coast braces for a cyclone for the first time since 1974.

Rain-hit state sweats on cyclone looming off coast

Rain-hit state sweats on cyclone looming off coast

Rain-hit state sweats on cyclone looming off coast

Rain-hit state sweats on cyclone looming off coast

A rain-hit state is sweating on the progress of a tropical cyclone looming off Australia's coast with a tracking model predicting it may hit the mainland.

Flood hit region's disease deaths rise as cyclone looms

Flood hit region's disease deaths rise as cyclone looms

Flood hit region's disease deaths rise as cyclone looms

Flood hit region's disease deaths rise as cyclone looms

The number of deaths from a disease linked with heavy rain has more than doubled in a flood-hit region as authorities track a looming tropical cyclone.

Cool change eases fire risk as popular track reopens

Cool change eases fire risk as popular track reopens

Cool change eases fire risk as popular track reopens

Cool change eases fire risk as popular track reopens

A cool change is bringing relief to parts of Australia's southeast after multiple states endured searing temperatures.

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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

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

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.

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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

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

The threat of bushfires will linger in Victoria's already-scorched Grampians region even after hot and windy conditions move north.

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

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

Australians are sweating through a major heatwave, while the energy regulator scrambles to keep the lights on.

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.

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