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Storm and flood recovery stretched as heatwave hits

Storm and flood recovery stretched as heatwave hits

Queensland's recovery from multiple natural disasters could take some time, with devastating storms and scorching heat smashing parts of the state.

More severe thunderstorms forecast across NYE weekend

More severe thunderstorms forecast across NYE weekend

More severe thunderstorms forecast across NYE weekend

More severe thunderstorms forecast across NYE weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected to return to parts of eastern Australia, putting a dampener on New Year's Eve celebrations.

Queensland bracing for heatwave during storm recovery

Queensland bracing for heatwave during storm recovery

Queensland bracing for heatwave during storm recovery

Queensland bracing for heatwave during storm recovery

Some Queensland households damaged by severe storms could be left without power until New Year's Eve or longer while the state faces extreme heat.

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Boy killed by falling tree branch in northern Victoria

Boy killed by falling tree branch in northern Victoria

A falling tree branch has killed a child in Victoria's north after wild weather in parts the state, two days after a similar tragedy.

Storm toll mounts with second body at flooded campsite

Storm toll mounts with second body at flooded campsite

A man's body has been found near an inundated campsite where a woman was discovered dead the day before, in Victoria's east.

Girl among seven dead as storms ravage Queensland

Girl among seven dead as storms ravage Queensland

Storms ravaging Queensland have killed seven people, including a nine-year-old girl, since Christmas day.

Flash flooding risk as more heavy rain forecast for NSW

Flash flooding risk as more heavy rain forecast for NSW

Communities in parts of NSW are being urged to monitor warnings from the weather bureau as severe thunderstorms continue battering the state.

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Two dead, four missing as storms lash southeast Qld

Two dead, four missing as storms lash southeast Qld

Two dead, four missing as storms lash southeast Qld

Two dead, four missing as storms lash southeast Qld

A young girl is one of two people found dead while four others are reported missing following severe storms in southeast Queensland.

Rainfall records likely as storms batter the east coast

Rainfall records likely as storms batter the east coast

Rainfall records likely as storms batter the east coast

Rainfall records likely as storms batter the east coast

Boxing Day thunderstorms are expected to continue battering the east coast after some regions likely endured their wettest Christmas on record.

Queenslanders brace for hailstones, rain and flooding

Queenslanders brace for hailstones, rain and flooding

Queenslanders brace for hailstones, rain and flooding

Queenslanders brace for hailstones, rain and flooding

Severe thunderstorm warnings remain in place for parts of Queensland, as the recovery continues from ex-cyclone Jasper in the far north.

Severe thunderstorms possible for entire NSW coast

Severe thunderstorms possible for entire NSW coast

Severe thunderstorms possible for entire NSW coast

Severe thunderstorms possible for entire NSW coast

Severe thunderstorms are possible along the entire NSW coast with emergency services responding to hundreds of calls for help after downpours.

Flash flooding after Christmas deluge in northern Vic

Flash flooding after Christmas deluge in northern Vic

Flash flooding after Christmas deluge in northern Vic

Flash flooding after Christmas deluge in northern Vic

Almost 100 millimetres of rain in the past 24 hours has brought flash flooding in and around the northern Victorian towns of St Arnaud and Wedderburn.

Fish markets gear up for Xmas, with mild weather likely

Fish markets gear up for Xmas, with mild weather likely

Fish markets gear up for Xmas, with mild weather likely

Fish markets gear up for Xmas, with mild weather likely

Thousands of people are expected to descend on fish markets around the country to buy seafood for Christmas, with mild weather forecast on the day.

Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost

Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost

Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost

Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost

Australians can expect a shortage of tropical produce and possible price rises as Queensland farmers reel from crop damage inflicted by Cyclone Jasper

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Hundreds of calls for help as storms blanket NSW

The NSW State Emergency Service has responded to hundreds of calls for assistance in the past 24-hours, with residents told to prepare for a wet Christmas.

Heroic flood rescues as town evacuation postponed

The wet weather has not been able to stop heroic rescues across far north Queensland after the evacuation of a flooded town was postponed.

Queensland facing days of life-threatening flash floods

Cairns is experiencing "life-threatening" flash-flooding due to ex-cyclone Jasper, while a young girl fights for her life after being struck by lightning.

Ex-cyclone Jasper moves west as storms smash southeast

More rain and storms have battered an already flood weary Queensland, as ex-tropical cyclone Jasper moves slowly west towards the Gulf of Carpentaria.

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Cyclone Jasper weaker but floods remain a threat

Tropical Cyclone Jasper may have passed but far north Queensland is still under threat with flooding set to test locals in coming days.

Jasper loses sting but floods and wind wreak havoc

Cyclone Jasper has weakened to a tropical low but brought heavy rain and damaging winds, prompting widespread flood warnings for far north Queensland.

Caution as rising heat risks pressure on energy supply

Scorching temperatures could place pressure on the energy grid as households and businesses are asked to reduce non-essential power use as much as possible.

Thunderstorm warning threatens large hail, wind, rain

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for eastern Victoria, with damaging winds, rain and hail expected.

Shelter warning as Cyclone Jasper bears down on coast

People are bunkering down and authorities are on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Jasper crosses the Queensland coast as a category 2 system.

Queensland on high alert as cyclone threat approaches

Far north Queensland is bracing for Tropical Cyclone Jasper to hit with heavy rains and gale-force winds as locals are told to prepare for days without power.

Cyclone warning as communities brace for Jasper

Far north Queensland is preparing for heavy rain and damaging winds, with Tropical Cyclone Jasper set to hit the coast.

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