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Brazil flood toll rises to 143, rains continue to pour

Brazil flood toll rises to 143, rains continue to pour

The death toll from the Brazil floods has risen to 143, as the government announces $A3.5 billion in emergency money to deal with the crisis.

Chaos as Sydney drenched with month of rain in 16 hours

Chaos as Sydney drenched with month of rain in 16 hours

Chaos as Sydney drenched with month of rain in 16 hours

Chaos as Sydney drenched with month of rain in 16 hours

Massive downpours are hitting large parts of NSW, leading to car rescues, expected dam spills and delayed and cancelled flights at Sydney Airport.

Nine dead as Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years

Nine dead as Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years

Nine dead as Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years

Nine dead as Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years

At least nine people are dead, more than 800 injured and dozens still trapped after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan, officials say.

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No plan to get flood victims out of 'temporary' houses

No plan to get flood victims out of 'temporary' houses

The NSW government reacted swiftly but could not meet demand after unprecedented flooding in 2022 and needs a plan to get people into long-term accommodation.

Almost 13,000 Vic homes still off-grid after storms

Almost 13,000 Vic homes still off-grid after storms

Almost 13,000 Victorian homes and businesses remain without power following Tuesday's fierce storms and financial assistance is being offered.

Recovery effort begins for communities lashed by storms

Recovery effort begins for communities lashed by storms

More than a dozen homes are uninhabitable due to destructive storms that lashed most of Victoria, as recovery efforts begin.

Sixteen homes 'uninhabitable' as outage compo capped

Sixteen homes 'uninhabitable' as outage compo capped

Most Victorians caught up in a mass power outage will be ineligible for compensation as the damage to homes from destructive storms is laid bare.

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Bushfire evacuees return to homes and businesses

Bushfire evacuees return to homes and businesses

Bushfire evacuees return to homes and businesses

Bushfire evacuees return to homes and businesses

Evacuees are starting to return to a town in Victoria's west where more than two dozen homes were lost to bushfires believed to have been sparked by lightning.

Victorians face third dark night as energy grid fixed

Victorians face third dark night as energy grid fixed

Victorians face third dark night as energy grid fixed

Victorians face third dark night as energy grid fixed

Crews are whittling down the number of Victorian homes and businesses without power but many residents face another night in the dark following wild storms.

Severe weather warning for border as ex-Kirrily lingers

Severe weather warning for border as ex-Kirrily lingers

Severe weather warning for border as ex-Kirrily lingers

Severe weather warning for border as ex-Kirrily lingers

Flood-hit Queensland regions are bracing for another drenching from ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily amid calls for more resilient infrastructure.

Cyclone set for 'last hurrah' as another threat looms

Cyclone set for 'last hurrah' as another threat looms

Cyclone set for 'last hurrah' as another threat looms

Cyclone set for 'last hurrah' as another threat looms

Queensland is set to farewell ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily after a long week of heavy rain and damaging winds as another threat looms off the coast.

Community prepares for worst as ex-cyclone lingers

Community prepares for worst as ex-cyclone lingers

Community prepares for worst as ex-cyclone lingers

Community prepares for worst as ex-cyclone lingers

Heavy rain has triggered flashbacks of a "one in 2000-year" flooding disaster for a nervous outback Queensland community as ex-cyclone Kirrily lingers.

More rain forecast after town flooded, roads cut

More rain forecast after town flooded, roads cut

More rain forecast after town flooded, roads cut

More rain forecast after town flooded, roads cut

More rain is set to impact Queensland's southeast after severe weather cut roads, closed schools and flooded homes, sparking multiple rescues.

Locals 'traumatised' as more heavy rain hits Queensland

Locals 'traumatised' as more heavy rain hits Queensland

Locals 'traumatised' as more heavy rain hits Queensland

Locals 'traumatised' as more heavy rain hits Queensland

People have been left "traumatised" by wild weather in Queensland's southeast, with more heavy rain and storms heading for the sodden region..

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Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

Heavy rain caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to lash Queensland, with roads cut and some properties set to be isolated for months due to flooding.

Hardship grants offered as cyclone power outages remain

Thousands of customers remain without power in Queensland's north where hardship grants have been offered to residents hit by Tropical Cyclone Kirrily.

Queensland storm rebuild could take years: premier

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has warned it could take years for storm and flood-damaged properties in the state's southeast to be repaired.

Power back on at 125k Queensland homes after wild storm

Thousands of Queenslanders are back on the power grid after crews worked for days to rebuild a network damaged by storms.

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Cost of wild weather hits $2 billion and counting

The disaster bill has already reached $2 billion in Queensland but the deputy premier expects that figure to rise after weeks of damaging weather.

$5 million pitch to lure back tourists after cyclone

A $5 million pitch to lure tourists back to far north Queensland has been made after more than $270 million was lost in cancellations.

More homes destroyed but Perth bushfire downgraded

A bushfire that has destroyed 18 homes in Perth's northeast has been downgraded from an emergency incident to a watch and act.

Heatwave conditions, severe thunderstorms set for Qld

Queensland firefighters are on high alert with heatwave conditions and severe thunderstorms, including hail and damaging winds, predicted to hit some parts.

Queensland faces heatwave, storms, increased fire risk

Heatwave conditions are building across parts of Queensland, prompting a warning from authorities for locals to take precautions against fires and storms.

Warning as fire rips through NSW nature reserve

An emergency warning has been issued for a fire burning out of control through a nature reserve in northern NSW.

Mexico hurricane toll rises to 46, 54 others missing

At least 46 people have been confirmed dead and 54 others are missing after Hurricane Otis struck Acapulco in Mexico.

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