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Relief in sight as ex-Kirrily moves, recovery persists

Relief in sight as ex-Kirrily moves, recovery persists

The remnants of ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily are expected to subside but not before more severe weather, while rain-sodden areas continue flood recovery.

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.

Doctors urge caution as temperatures soar in the east

Doctors urge caution as temperatures soar in the east

Doctors urge caution as temperatures soar in the east

Doctors urge caution as temperatures soar in the east

High temperatures are forecast for SA, Victoria and NSW over the weekend and experts are warning of the risk of heat-related illness.

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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.

Western Australia bakes as scorching heatwave continues

Western Australia bakes as scorching heatwave continues

A record-breaking heatwave in Western Australia has delivered another sizzling day of heat for residents across much of the state.

Perth sizzles with record 45C in eastern suburbs

Perth sizzles with record 45C in eastern suburbs

Residents of Perth have endured another searing day, with a record-breaking maximum temperature of 45.1C in the northeastern suburbs.

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.

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Flood clean-up begins but another cyclone may loom

Flood clean-up begins but another cyclone may loom

Flood clean-up begins but another cyclone may loom

Flood clean-up begins but another cyclone may loom

Barely a week after a severe weather system lashed Queensland's north, yet another cyclone may soon loom off the coast.

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..

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

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

Hardship grants offered as cyclone power outages remain

Hardship grants offered as cyclone power outages remain

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.

Aussies urged to 'call your nan' as heatwaves intensify

Aussies urged to 'call your nan' as heatwaves intensify

Aussies urged to 'call your nan' as heatwaves intensify

Aussies urged to 'call your nan' as heatwaves intensify

As heatwaves intensify over summer, Australians are being urged to check in with family and friends to avoid the worst impacts of the potentially deadly heat.

Kirrily mop up begins but heavy rain risk remains

Kirrily mop up begins but heavy rain risk remains

Kirrily mop up begins but heavy rain risk remains

Kirrily mop up begins but heavy rain risk remains

Hundreds of energy restoration crews, volunteers and low-security prisoners are pitching in to help clean up Townsville after the region was hit by a cyclone.

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Clean-up from Kirrily begins following 'tense' evening

Central and western Queensland are set to cop a deluge as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily heads inland, with heavy rain and flash flooding predicted.

Southerlies brush heatwave aside after record night

A cool change is sweeping through NSW, dropping temperatures by more than 10C in an hour after a coast-to-coast heatwave delivered an outback town record.

Cyclone Kirrily crosses Queensland coast in Townsville

Cyclone Kirrily has crossed the Queensland coast in Townsville, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, after strengthening into a category three system.

Community calls for shelter as cyclone looms

An Indigenous community off Queensland's coast has called for an evacuation centre to be built as they take shelter from Cyclone Kirrily in their own homes.

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Heatwave persists as inland temps nudge 50C

Some inland towns have sweltered through temperatures as high as 49.4C as heatwave conditions sent the mercury soaring some 6C to 12C above average.

Region battens down the hatches as cyclone forms

A tropical cyclone is finally set to form before intensifying as it heads toward the north Queensland coast, with strong winds and heavy rain forecast.

Inland towns bake in near 50C heatwave temps

A cool change is not expected to sweep across Australia for days as temperatures climbed to the high 40s in vast areas of the nation.

Frustrating wait continues for evacuated residents

People evacuated from a flood-hit far north Queensland community don't look like returning any time soon due to a damaged pump at a waste treatment plant.

Cyclone countdown begins with major flooding predicted

Cyclone Kirrily is set to cross the Queensland coast as early as Thursday night, causing widespread flooding that is expected to impact the state for days.

Shelter still rolling out to Queensland cyclone victims

People at a flood-hit far north Queensland community have received temporary accommodation, more than a month after the region was devastated.

Multiple states swelter amid heatwave warnings

As heatwaves grip parts of Australia, people are being urged to check on their neighbours and the elderly to ensure they are staying safe as the mercury rises.

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