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Wet-spell sting as mosquito-borne disease threat rises

Wet-spell sting as mosquito-borne disease threat rises

A wet week in Queensland has created ideal mosquito breeding conditions, with officials warning there's an increased risk of a serious virus spreading from NSW.

Children rescued in floodwaters as showers ease

Children rescued in floodwaters as showers ease

Children rescued in floodwaters as showers ease

Children rescued in floodwaters as showers ease

Showers and storms will continue to linger about Queensland's north coast, but are not expected to cause renewed flooding as a tropical low moves out to sea.

Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa's arrival

Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa's arrival

Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa's arrival

Festive frenzy is full swing ahead of Santa's arrival

The countdown to Christmas is more frantic than festive for most Australians, with many tipped to complete their preparations with a last-minute rush.

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Blazes force evacuations amid rising risk of Xmas fires

Blazes force evacuations amid rising risk of Xmas fires

Firefighters are working around the clock to prepare for sweltering Boxing Day conditions as warnings for several major blazes are downgraded.

Flooding cuts off roads, more rainfall on its way

Flooding cuts off roads, more rainfall on its way

The flood risk remains in parts of north Queensland with storms still possible though relief is in sight as a tropical low moves out to sea.

Extreme weather scaring off tourists

Extreme weather scaring off tourists

Threats of floods, storms, bushfires and heatwaves are making summer holidays difficult to plan and navigate for tourists.

Two rescued as flooding rains move south

Two rescued as flooding rains move south

Two people have been rescued after their car was trapped in floodwaters as a tropical low moves across northern Australia, triggering warnings.

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Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come

Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come

Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come

Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come

Roads have been closed and rivers are rising in north Queensland, with severe storms prompting warnings for holiday travellers to reconsider festive driving.

More Aussies heading home after deadly Vanuatu quake

More Aussies heading home after deadly Vanuatu quake

More Aussies heading home after deadly Vanuatu quake

More Aussies heading home after deadly Vanuatu quake

Two more RAAF planes are set to bring home Australians stranded in Vanuatu following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake, as rescue and recovery efforts continue.

Women rescued from floodwaters as deluge continues

Women rescued from floodwaters as deluge continues

Women rescued from floodwaters as deluge continues

Women rescued from floodwaters as deluge continues

The rain is finally set to ease in southeast Queensland after a run of bleak weather that has caused flooding, power outages and ruined a Test cricket match.

Warm season's greetings for most Christmas revellers

Warm season's greetings for most Christmas revellers

Warm season's greetings for most Christmas revellers

Warm season's greetings for most Christmas revellers

Australians can expect to be of good cheer as the official forecast for Christmas Day expects settled warm and dry conditions for most of the country.

Wet week for rain-hit state with tropical low looming

Wet week for rain-hit state with tropical low looming

Wet week for rain-hit state with tropical low looming

Wet week for rain-hit state with tropical low looming

A tropical low is a chance of forming off rain-hit Queensland but the Bureau of Meteorology says it is unlikely to develop into the season's first cyclone.

Boy dies in tragic game of hide and seek gone wrong

Boy dies in tragic game of hide and seek gone wrong

Boy dies in tragic game of hide and seek gone wrong

Boy dies in tragic game of hide and seek gone wrong

A 10-year-old boy who died after becoming trapped in a car boot in scorching temperatures was playing hide and seek with friends, his family says.

Fire threat high despite cool relief as states swelter

Fire threat high despite cool relief as states swelter

Fire threat high despite cool relief as states swelter

Fire threat high despite cool relief as states swelter

Temperatures are starting to ease after a blast of heat sent the mercury soaring past 45C in parts of Victoria, NSW, Queensland and South Australia.

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Holiday mode: Storm warning ahead of festive season

Research shows nearly three-quarters of Australians don't plan or properly protect their homes from potential storm damage before leaving on summer holidays.

'Climate whiplash': threat rises of cascading disasters

Australians are being put on alert: our summers are becoming more erratic, with experts forecasting a season of heavy rain and warm weather - and bushfires.

Meltdown: homeowners taught about 'massive' heat impact

An unseen, pervasive natural disaster is expected to have a growing impact in coming decades, costing billions of dollars each year.

Flash flooding, rescues after major storms

A torrent of rain fell within an hour, turning roads into rivers, submerging cars and trapping drivers who tried to cross floodwaters during sudden storms.

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Storms, flood alerts for NSW regions as Sydney mops up

More wild weather is forecast for parts of Australia's east after areas of Sydney were battered by damaging storms overnight.

Power plants warning as mass blackout scare loses heat

Public servants, big businesses and everyday folk have saved the day by turning off non-essential electricity during a major heatwave.

East coast swelters through hottest day in years

Australians are sweating through a major heatwave, while the energy regulator scrambles to keep the lights on.

Blackout risks downgraded amid heatwave warnings

People in eastern Australia in danger of experiencing electricity outages have been given a small reprieve as the operator scrambles to ensure lights stay on.

'Smash 'em up derby' for final hours of climate talks

Climate talks are whittling away a pledge to wean the world off fossil fuels and are at risk of a deadlock on climate finance that will satisfy no-one.

Town struck by flash flooding after sudden deluge

A regional Queensland town has been struck by flash flooding after nearly 100mm of rain came down in an hour, testing local drains.

Queensland bracing for another week of torrential rain

Another week of storms is bearing down on Queensland, bringing more than 200mm of rain along the state's central coastline.

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