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More than 160 dead as Hurricane Helene cleanup goes on

More than 160 dead as Hurricane Helene cleanup goes on

As the death toll rises to more than 160 people, US southeastern states are facing a very long recovery from Hurricane Helene.

Biden to visit storm-ravaged North Carolina

Biden to visit storm-ravaged North Carolina

Biden to visit storm-ravaged North Carolina

Biden to visit storm-ravaged North Carolina

More than 100 deaths have been reported since Hurricane Helene crossed the US coast, with President Joe Biden set to survey the damage in North Carolina.

Thousands of homes in blackout after destructive winds

Thousands of homes in blackout after destructive winds

Thousands of homes in blackout after destructive winds

Thousands of homes in blackout after destructive winds

Thousands of households along NSW's north coast face a night without power following damaging winds and heavy rain which has triggered flood warnings.

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Scientists sweat on warning system for lethal heatwaves

Scientists sweat on warning system for lethal heatwaves

Scientists are developing an early warning system for lethal heatwaves as other researchers track the impact of humidity to women's health.

Warning as Victoria stares down increased fire risk

Warning as Victoria stares down increased fire risk

With fire season fast approaching Victorians are being warned to brush up on their safety plans, as many aren't aware they're living in a bushfire-prone area.

Winds hit east coast, Tassie prepares for more floods

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.

Disaster alert: the areas at higher risk of flood, fire

Disaster alert: the areas at higher risk of flood, fire

Australia's emergency management teams are preparing for severe spring weather, with parts of the nation set for higher-than-average fire and flood risk.

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Floods inundate north Vietnam as typhoon toll climbs

Floods inundate north Vietnam as typhoon toll climbs

Floods inundate north Vietnam as typhoon toll climbs

Floods inundate north Vietnam as typhoon toll climbs

At least 65 people have been killed by landslides and floods in Vietnam as the most powerful storm to hit Asia in 2024 devastates the country's north.

Tourist hotspots face climate change 'peril'

Tourist hotspots face climate change 'peril'

Tourist hotspots face climate change 'peril'

Tourist hotspots face climate change 'peril'

A report from a global insurance giant reveals half of Australia's tourist hotspots face high risks, and possible "natural peril" from climate change.

Warm, wet spring could bring severe storms

Warm, wet spring could bring severe storms

Warm, wet spring could bring severe storms

Warm, wet spring could bring severe storms

Emergency services are urging the public to be vigilant ahead of the spring storm season.

Federal disaster funds to flow after wild weather

Federal disaster funds to flow after wild weather

Federal disaster funds to flow after wild weather

Federal disaster funds to flow after wild weather

People in two states hit by damaging weather can apply for disaster relief funding to help rebuild and clean up.

Fresh winds to hit already battered southeast Australia

Fresh winds to hit already battered southeast Australia

Fresh winds to hit already battered southeast Australia

Fresh winds to hit already battered southeast Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology is expecting another burst of strong winds to hit parts of southeast Australia, where wild weather has damaged homes and cut power.

Family top of mind for yachties rescued in wicked seas

Family top of mind for yachties rescued in wicked seas

Family top of mind for yachties rescued in wicked seas

Family top of mind for yachties rescued in wicked seas

Family reunions are in order for two yachties rescued 300 kilometres off Australia's east coast before one gets back on the water this week.

Snow alert warning amid wild weather clean-up

Snow alert warning amid wild weather clean-up

Snow alert warning amid wild weather clean-up

Snow alert warning amid wild weather clean-up

Melting snow could flow into bulging rivers in Tasmania, while tens of thousands of Victorians are still without power after days of wild weather.

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'It was scary': couple's narrow escape from flooding

Wild weather and flooding has eased in Tasmania but damage assessments for dozens of at-risk properties have yet to be completed.

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.

Tassie floods as wild weather slams nation's southeast

Residents in the nation's southeast are bracing for more severe weather as thousands of Tasmanians prepare to evacuate their properties due to flooding.

Rare winds bring damage as winter heat sets records

As Queensland swelters through the last day of an unseasonably warm winter, severe winds and flooding are causing headaches in southeast Australia.

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Warmer than average Spring to follow warm Winter

Extra Spring rain is expected in parts of the nation while all Australians can prepare for a warmer-than-average three months ahead.

Man dies after tree collapses on car in vicious storms

A man has died after his car was crushed by a falling tree, as fierce storms continue to batter southern Australia, leaving a trail of damage and power outages.

Damage warning for wild weather to lash southern states

With some of winter's biggest storms making their way south, five states are being warned to prepare for damaging winds and power outages.

More destructive storms forecast as southeast cleans up

States cleaning up after a blustery night have been told to brace for further wild weather, with more storms and damaging winds on the way.

New climate projections drill down to suburban level

NSW and ACT residents can now zoom in on sophisticated new projections that show how climate change will affect their own backyards.

Disaster insurance claims driven by Queensland events

Insurers paid out $2.2 billion in claims related to extreme weather events in 2023/24, in line with the previous year, new figures show.

Truer extreme weather forecasts come rain hail or shine

Aussie researchers are helping build a global hailstone library and the result will be better forecasts for extreme weather.

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