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Storm-hit residents clean up as region faces more rain

Storm-hit residents clean up as region faces more rain

Southeast Queensland residents are taking stock after wild weather ravaged the region as power providers prepare for future disasters.

Vic faces wettest January days as floodwaters shift

Vic faces wettest January days as floodwaters shift

Vic faces wettest January days as floodwaters shift

Vic faces wettest January days as floodwaters shift

Victoria's first nine days of 2024 have broken January records dating back more than 120 years as floodwaters continue to flow, impacting communities.

EU scientists say 2023 world's hottest year on record

EU scientists say 2023 world's hottest year on record

EU scientists say 2023 world's hottest year on record

EU scientists say 2023 world's hottest year on record

Scientists from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service say 2023 was the hottest year in global temperature records since 1850.

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More financial support for storm-battered Queenslanders

More financial support for storm-battered Queenslanders

Storm-battered Queensland will receive more financial assistance as it recovers from wild weather including 3.5 million lightning strikes.

Floods swamp towns as kayaker found safe and well

Floods swamp towns as kayaker found safe and well

Crews have found the owner of an empty kayak seen floating down a river as support arrives for communities impacted by floods.

Flood threat brings back memories of recent devastation

Flood threat brings back memories of recent devastation

Many communities on alert for flooding are still reeling from devastating floods in late 2022, with a plea for visitors to return once the threat has passed.

Three months of rain in a day as big wet sets in again

Three months of rain in a day as big wet sets in again

Three Victorian towns have been ordered to evacuate and others are on alert as storms and heavy rain lash parts of the state before an expected move into NSW.

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Queensland storm rebuild could take years: premier

Queensland storm rebuild could take years: premier

Queensland storm rebuild could take years: premier

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

Power back on at 125k Queensland homes after wild storm

Power back on at 125k Queensland homes after wild storm

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.

Cost of wild weather hits $2 billion and counting

Cost of wild weather hits $2 billion and counting

Cost of wild weather hits $2 billion and counting

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.

More rain expected as Qld recovery gathers steam

More rain expected as Qld recovery gathers steam

More rain expected as Qld recovery gathers steam

More rain expected as Qld recovery gathers steam

More rain is on the way but Australian Defence Force troops have arrived to assist a massive recovery effort across a storm-lashed southeast Queensland.

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues

Thousands of Queensland and Victorian homes remain without power as thunderstorms and flooding continue to wreak havoc in parts of eastern Australia.

Two taken to hospital after being struck by lightning

Two taken to hospital after being struck by lightning

Two taken to hospital after being struck by lightning

Two taken to hospital after being struck by lightning

Two people have been taken to hospital after being struck by lightning in the Blue Mountains after a severe storm lashed the area.

Storm-hit residents warned recovery may take months

Storm-hit residents warned recovery may take months

Storm-hit residents warned recovery may take months

Storm-hit residents warned recovery may take months

Authorities have warned it could take months for one of Queensland's worst-hit regions to recover from damaging storms.

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Victorians left in the dark after wild thunderstorms

Severe thunderstorms have left tens of thousands of Victorians in the dark and sparked widespread delays at Melbourne Airport.

ADF to help with clean-up as floods keep rescuers busy

Australian Defence Force personnel are set to arrive in storm-ravaged areas of southeast Queensland and northern NSW from Thursday.

Heavy rain, flood threat dampen start to new year

The risk of flash flooding is threatening communities in two states as heavy rain brings a soggy start to the new year and many people are still without power.

North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year

Hot conditions will continue to roast parts of northern Australia into the new year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C.

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New Year's Eve party over, now what's in store for 2024

New Year's festivities over, another year of uncertainty has dawned with hangovers from 2023 but some predictions for 2024 suggest better times ahead.

New Year's Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q

The last day of 2023 has brought heavy rain and hail for parts of Australia with flash flooding around Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast.

Parts of Australia set to swelter into a new year

A heatwave is gripping parts of northern Australia with temperatures 8C to 12C above average forecast in some areas as the nation welcomes 2024.

Storms threaten to hamper Queensland recovery effort

Queenslanders are on alert for more storms as recovery efforts continue after wild weather ravaged much of the state's southeast.

Weather warnings to be reviewed after backlash

The federal government will review the national emergency warning systems following criticism in the aftermath of storm and cyclone disasters.

Heatwave conditions over New Year's break

Heatwave conditions are set to hit the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia with the mercury likely to hit high 40s in several areas.

Long road to recovery for storm-ravaged Queensland

Gold Coast residents fear the road to recovery may be a long one after storms tore through the area on Christmas night, leaving thousands still without power.

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