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East coast braces for wild weather as low looms

East coast braces for wild weather as low looms

One of the nation's busiest cities is bracing for possible flash flooding, with two-day rain totals of over 200mm predicted to inundate the east coast.

Skiers hail 'fair dinkum snowstorm' as states shiver

Skiers hail 'fair dinkum snowstorm' as states shiver

Skiers hail 'fair dinkum snowstorm' as states shiver

Skiers hail 'fair dinkum snowstorm' as states shiver

A powerful cold front has brought the first major snowstorm of the year, delighting skiers who are keen to hit the slopes.

Clue to record-breaking temperatures in clearer skies

Clue to record-breaking temperatures in clearer skies

Clue to record-breaking temperatures in clearer skies

Clue to record-breaking temperatures in clearer skies

More sunlight is making it to Earth to warm the planet faster as reflective cloud coverage gets sparser, research suggests.

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Heavy snow strands drivers and hikers as chill sets in

Heavy snow strands drivers and hikers as chill sets in

Ski season has begun with a fresh downfall of snow in NSW and Victoria, but it has also resulted in a rough night for drivers stranded in their cars.

Australia, Pacific rocked by ocean heatwaves in 2024

Australia, Pacific rocked by ocean heatwaves in 2024

Nearly 40 million square kilometres of ocean experienced marine heatwaves in the western Pacific region in 2024, a UN climate and weather agency says.

Insurance cost warning after disasters hit bottom line

Insurance cost warning after disasters hit bottom line

The cost of natural disasters has set the federal budget back $2.2 billion, but experts warn cyclones and floods will push up insurance premiums.

Unspent disaster funds to flow to latest floods victims

Unspent disaster funds to flow to latest floods victims

While some support funds have become available, others are still being finalised, as a flood recovery co-ordinator takes charge of the clean-up efforts.

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US fuel tanks in Top End not built for severe cyclones

US fuel tanks in Top End not built for severe cyclones

US fuel tanks in Top End not built for severe cyclones

US fuel tanks in Top End not built for severe cyclones

Huge fuel tanks for the US military in the Top End could be smashed by a big cyclone, potentially endangering local communities and the environment.

Less red tape, more money for flood-affected residents

Less red tape, more money for flood-affected residents

Less red tape, more money for flood-affected residents

Less red tape, more money for flood-affected residents

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pledging more funds for flood-affected communities, praising the "extraordinary resilience" shown by those on the front line.

Flood damage heartbreak as army called in for clean-up

Flood damage heartbreak as army called in for clean-up

Flood damage heartbreak as army called in for clean-up

Flood damage heartbreak as army called in for clean-up

The army has been dispatched to help with a mammoth clean-up effort after flooding wiped out at least 400 homes on Australia's east coast.

Flood-weary regions brace for high winds amid clean up

Flood-weary regions brace for high winds amid clean up

Flood-weary regions brace for high winds amid clean up

Flood-weary regions brace for high winds amid clean up

Hundreds of homes have been declared uninhabitable after deadly floods swept through coastal communities, leaving tens of thousands of people isolated.

Flood-stricken locals begin mop-up, sweat on support

Flood-stricken locals begin mop-up, sweat on support

Flood-stricken locals begin mop-up, sweat on support

Flood-stricken locals begin mop-up, sweat on support

While the government focuses on preventing more deaths and supplying those cut off by floods, devastated locals wait to hear what extra support they will get.

Residents counting costs after 'heartbreaking' floods

Residents counting costs after 'heartbreaking' floods

Residents counting costs after 'heartbreaking' floods

Residents counting costs after 'heartbreaking' floods

Devastated residents face trauma and extreme stress, with some having to rebuild their lives for the second time following record-breaking floods.

Fifth death linked to floods as body found in burnt car

Fifth death linked to floods as body found in burnt car

Fifth death linked to floods as body found in burnt car

Fifth death linked to floods as body found in burnt car

An elderly man's body has been found in a burnt-out vehicle at a property isolated by devastating floods, with five deaths now linked to the disaster.

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Locals finding connection in flood-isolated communities

Some 50,000 people are isolated by floods in regional NSW, but many locals say they are being brought together through social media networks.

Farmers uncertain about future beyond deadly floods

Paddocks swamped by swollen rivers and concern for what's to come once the water recedes has cattle farmers in drenched regions hoping for financial help.

Death toll rises in flood horror as huge clean-up looms

Devastating flooding has killed three people and the toll could rise even further as communities prepare for an enormous clean-up when waters finally drop.

Waiting game for port locals as floods wash hopes away

Rubbish flows down swollen rivers, a flooded airport keeps a couple apart and Port Macquarie locals prepare for further damage after monster rainfall.

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Floods strand 48,000 people amid flurry of roof rescues

A one-in-500-year flood has isolated tens of thousands of people, with disaster support announced and more helicopters helping to rescue residents from roofs.

Memories flooding back as days of rain inundate regions

Days of rain, peaking rivers and safety warnings have residents once again on edge in regions where flooding has taken lives and brought major destruction.

Days of rain, strong wind and flash flooding ahead

Prolonged rain, strong winds and dangerous surf will batter parts of Australia's east coast with some regions to cop up to 400mm over the course of the week.

Cyclone Alfred damage bill to rain on insurer's parade

Insurance claims for damage linked to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred and earlier record flooding in north Queensland have almost reached $1.5 billion, data shows.

'Like a bomb hit it': disaster season damage revealed

Devastated towns are still picking up the pieces as the full extent of a state's disaster season was revealed, with the damage bill at $2 billion and counting.

More rain to come, east coast on flood watch

Heavy rain and flooding continue across eastern NSW before the low pressure system is set to gradually pull away from the east coast.

'Magnet' weather system puts coast on flood watch

A stay alert warning has been issued by a state emergency service as a "magnet" weather system brings widespread rainfall and potential flash flooding.

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