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Rain-hit region braces as tropical storm sweeps past

Rain-hit region braces as tropical storm sweeps past

Top End locals are wary of another flood threat after a former cyclone swept past, causing less damage than first expected as it speeds toward another state.

Hospital evacuated as sodden ground braces for Narelle

Hospital evacuated as sodden ground braces for Narelle

Hospital evacuated as sodden ground braces for Narelle

Hospital evacuated as sodden ground braces for Narelle

Communities still reeling from recent flooding are now dealing with evacuated hospitals, the prospect of extreme weather and surging tides.

'Not out of danger': hundreds flee as mega storm nears

'Not out of danger': hundreds flee as mega storm nears

'Not out of danger': hundreds flee as mega storm nears

'Not out of danger': hundreds flee as mega storm nears

Authorities warn northern Australia remains under threat from Cyclone Narelle as it moves west after crossing the coast, unleashing heavy rain and gales.

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Relief as hundreds evacuated from path of cyclone

Relief as hundreds evacuated from path of cyclone

Evacuees from the path of a cyclone feel safe but are anxious about the homes and pets they left behind as flood-hit Top End communities face a further deluge.

'Something's coming:' worst cyclone in a century looms

'Something's coming:' worst cyclone in a century looms

A remote community is bracing for the biggest cyclone to hit the region in more than a century, seven years after a category four storm devastated the town.

Power bill relief on the cards as wholesale prices fall

Power bill relief on the cards as wholesale prices fall

Power bill saving of up to $200 can be anticipated for some customers next financial year under proposed safety net prices.

Biggest cyclone 'in living memory' set to impact coast

Biggest cyclone 'in living memory' set to impact coast

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is barrelling toward northern Australia and could impact the coast as a category five system, inflicting winds up to more than 250km/h.

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Summer climate 'whiplash' hitting harder and faster

Summer climate 'whiplash' hitting harder and faster

Summer climate 'whiplash' hitting harder and faster

Summer climate 'whiplash' hitting harder and faster

Australia is seesawing between floods and fires with increasing frequency, leaving a trail of ecosystem stress, property damage and strained council budgets.

Missing man found alive as floods spark more rescues

Missing man found alive as floods spark more rescues

Missing man found alive as floods spark more rescues

Missing man found alive as floods spark more rescues

A man who went missing from a houseboat has been found alive as major flooding continues to impact communities across the nation's north.

Homes flooded to rooftops as emergency relief arrives

Homes flooded to rooftops as emergency relief arrives

Homes flooded to rooftops as emergency relief arrives

Homes flooded to rooftops as emergency relief arrives

Homes along a flooded Top End river have been inundated as one of the biggest local welfare responses on record is rolled out.

Flood tragedy as fruit pickers found in submerged car

Flood tragedy as fruit pickers found in submerged car

Flood tragedy as fruit pickers found in submerged car

Flood tragedy as fruit pickers found in submerged car

The families of two international backpackers will fly to Australia after the travellers' bodies were found in a flooded car as heavy rain wreaks more havoc.

Waterlogged city waits to learn extent of latest floods

Waterlogged city waits to learn extent of latest floods

Waterlogged city waits to learn extent of latest floods

Waterlogged city waits to learn extent of latest floods

Hundreds of homes have been hit by flooding at a regional community but the full extent of the damage may not be known for days.

'Leave immediately': warning for flood hit community

'Leave immediately': warning for flood hit community

'Leave immediately': warning for flood hit community

'Leave immediately': warning for flood hit community

Rising floodwaters have revived unpleasant memories of a 2010 natural disaster and triggered an emergency warning for a rain-hit community.

Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists

Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists

Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists

Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists

Multiple flood warnings have been issued as a major highway is cut and communities are urged to go to higher ground and postpone travel.

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Cyclone threat firms as far north braces for bucketing

Areas already hard hit by flooding are bracing for another deluge, with a tropical cyclone forecast to cross the coast in coming days.

Punishing storm eases but leaves trail of destruction

An unusually long-lasted and destructive weather system that formed over the Australian desert is weakening as a potential cyclone looms elsewhere.

Grapes wither on the vine as record rain risks harvest

Flash flooding has hit Australia's table grape hub after record rainfall at the peak of harvest season, threatening to inflict major losses.

Australia's driest town swamped as deadly storms swirl

Torrential rain, severe storms and dangerous floods continue to cause havoc, leading to the death of a motorcyclist who was swept away in a creek.

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Wet and wild weather brings risk of shark attacks

People are being urged to exercise caution when going for a dip following a recent spate of shark attacks, as rainy weather increases swimming risks

Sinkhole opens after rain deluge forces evacuations

A deluge of rain has hit Sydney, with a school forced to send students home after a sinkhole opened up in a busy area for traffic and pedestrians in the city.

Rain-hit region on high alert amid twin cyclone threats

Sodden northern states are facing the threat of yet more flooding, but increased rain on the way is welcome news for some parched southern areas of Australia.

Record flooding to wash over outback natural wonder

Weeks of monsoon rain and flooding across central Australia could lead to record flooding at one of the country's natural wonders.

'You are in danger': hundreds call for help amid storms

Heavy rain, high winds and life-threatening floods have brought chaos to city and suburban streets as authorities respond to hundreds of emergency calls.

Rail link cut, shelves stripped as floods swamp outback

Flooding has cut a major rail line, inundated roads and triggered rescues but parts of the country are welcoming potentially drought-breaking rain.

Nation faces days of severe thunderstorms, flood risks

Flood warnings have been issued for multiple states and territories as a days-long big wet is forecast to dump hundreds of millimetres of rain.

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