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Flood-hit regions brace after cyclone warning issued

Flood-hit regions brace after cyclone warning issued

Flood-hit regions in northern Australia are bracing for more rain and strong winds after a cyclone watch was upgraded to a warning by the Bureau of Meteorology.

Flood-hit regions prepare as cyclone watch issued

Flood-hit regions prepare as cyclone watch issued

Flood-hit regions prepare as cyclone watch issued

Flood-hit regions prepare as cyclone watch issued

A cyclone watch has been issued for the Gulf of Carpentaria's southern coastal areas as flooded regions brace for gale-force winds and heavy rain.

Communities still in the dark after destructive storms

Communities still in the dark after destructive storms

Communities still in the dark after destructive storms

Communities still in the dark after destructive storms

A dairy farmer is dead and around 135,000 properties remain without power in Victoria after storms knocked down transmission towers and lines.

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Homes lost as bushfires continue to burn

Homes lost as bushfires continue to burn

Bushfires have destroyed an unknown number of homes and volunteer firefighters have suffered minor burns while battling blazes in Victoria's west.

Cyclone threat looms again for flood-hit regions

Cyclone threat looms again for flood-hit regions

As Queensland counts the cost of an already disaster-riddled summer, another cyclone threat is looming in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Schools, parks close as catastrophic conditions tipped

Schools, parks close as catastrophic conditions tipped

Schools and national parks will close as parts of Victoria face the first catastrophic fire conditions since the Black Summer of 2019-20.

Indian Ocean security threats on par with Pacific: Wong

Indian Ocean security threats on par with Pacific: Wong

Vast waters to Australia's west present security, climate and conflict threats as serious as those facing the Pacific, the foreign minister told a conference.

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Climate change fuelling Australia's eighth-warmest year

Climate change fuelling Australia's eighth-warmest year

Climate change fuelling Australia's eighth-warmest year

Climate change fuelling Australia's eighth-warmest year

Australia sweltered through its eighth-warmest year on record in 2023, according to a new report from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Ex-tropical cyclone dumps months of rain in a day

Ex-tropical cyclone dumps months of rain in a day

Ex-tropical cyclone dumps months of rain in a day

Ex-tropical cyclone dumps months of rain in a day

NSW has been hit with a deluge thanks to ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily, while major flood warnings remain in Queensland after the wild weather moved offshore.

Thunderstorm warning as heat and humidity linger

Thunderstorm warning as heat and humidity linger

Thunderstorm warning as heat and humidity linger

Thunderstorm warning as heat and humidity linger

After a sweltering weekend, heatwave conditions are persisting in NSW with high temperatures, energy-zapping humidity and potentially severe thunderstorms.

Ex-cyclone Kirrily tracks south, brings more rain

Ex-cyclone Kirrily tracks south, brings more rain

Ex-cyclone Kirrily tracks south, brings more rain

Ex-cyclone Kirrily tracks south, brings more rain

After bringing heavy rainfall to Queensland's regional areas, former tropical cyclone Kirrily now has NSW firmly in its sights.

Relief in sight as ex-Kirrily moves, recovery persists

Relief in sight as ex-Kirrily moves, recovery persists

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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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