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Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue

Eastern states soaked as wet weather, storms continue

Heavy rainfall continues to blanket parts of the east coast as rain-soaked communities prepare for more severe thunderstorms.

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms trigger floods, rescues along east coast

Severe storms have triggered heavy rain, flash floods and rescues along Australia's east coast, with warnings conditions could worsen across the weekend.

Heatwave conditions scorching vast swathe of Australia

Heatwave conditions scorching vast swathe of Australia

Heatwave conditions scorching vast swathe of Australia

Heatwave conditions scorching vast swathe of Australia

Multiple states and territories are sweltering through a summer heatwave, while some of the eastern states can expect a wet weekend.

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Heavens open, bringing relief from heat and fires

Heavens open, bringing relief from heat and fires

Wet and cooler conditions across much of southeastern Australia have provided relief from the heat and a bushfire burning for three weeks.

Winter storm won't delay Trump election certification

Winter storm won't delay Trump election certification

The wild winter weather lashing the US will not hamper the certification of Donald Trump's election as president, the House speaker has promised.

Firefighters battle fresh blazes amid total fire bans

Firefighters battle fresh blazes amid total fire bans

Total fire bans are in place amid extreme danger from heatwave conditions as firefighters work to control freshly sparked bushfires.

'Sticky' heatwave has firefighters on high alert

'Sticky' heatwave has firefighters on high alert

Much of southern Australia is sweltering through a three-day "sticky" heatwave with increasing fire danger risks amid blazes in popular holiday spots.

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Flooding threat lifted, storms ahead for rain-hit area

Flooding threat lifted, storms ahead for rain-hit area

Flooding threat lifted, storms ahead for rain-hit area

Flooding threat lifted, storms ahead for rain-hit area

A rain-soaked community has been warned a flooding threat may return with more storms on the horizon after an emergency alert was cancelled, capping a wet week.

Australia swelters in summer heatwave conditions

Australia swelters in summer heatwave conditions

Australia swelters in summer heatwave conditions

Australia swelters in summer heatwave conditions

Blistering heat across much of Australia spells bad news for firefighters, with the hot, dry weather making it difficult to contain existing blazes.

'Very dangerous' thunderstorms trigger warning

'Very dangerous' thunderstorms trigger warning

'Very dangerous' thunderstorms trigger warning

'Very dangerous' thunderstorms trigger warning

At least one person has been rescued as "very dangerous" storms brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of a state, including dumping over 80mm in an hour.

Storms may pose new fire threat after states scorched

Storms may pose new fire threat after states scorched

Storms may pose new fire threat after states scorched

Storms may pose new fire threat after states scorched

After scorching heat hit eastern Australia, severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued which may bring another fire threat - lightning.

Bushfire rages but cool change a chance to check damage

Bushfire rages but cool change a chance to check damage

Bushfire rages but cool change a chance to check damage

Bushfire rages but cool change a chance to check damage

The threat of bushfires will linger in Victoria's already-scorched Grampians region even after hot and windy conditions move north.

'A love story': rebuilding Darwin after Tracy

'A love story': rebuilding Darwin after Tracy

'A love story': rebuilding Darwin after Tracy

'A love story': rebuilding Darwin after Tracy

Survivors gathered at the shoreline in Darwin at dawn to remember the moment 50 years earlier when Cyclone Tracy made landfall, claiming 66 lives.

Wet-spell sting as mosquito-borne disease threat rises

Wet-spell sting as mosquito-borne disease threat rises

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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