Townsville Mayor Warns Cyclone Was a 'Dress Rehearsal'
Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill says Cyclone Kirrily served as a critical warning. The city must prepare for more severe weather events. Read the full analysis.
Category : Search result: State of Disaster
Victoria bushfires destroy 300 structures, threat continues
Victoria's bushfire emergency intensifies with 32 active fires and 300 structures lost. Premier Jacinta Allan warns the worst is not over as federal and state governments announce $19.5 million in immediate support. Stay informed and follow official advic
State of Disaster: Mount Mercer fire continues to burn
A State of Disaster has been declared for 18 Victorian municipalities, including Golden Plains Shire, as the Mount Mercer grassfire remains uncontrolled. Stay informed on the latest warnings and conditions.
State of Disaster declared for Victorian bushfires
Victoria faces its worst fire conditions since Black Summer, with a State of Disaster declared in 18 areas. Thousands flee as multiple blazes burn. Follow the latest updates.
Flood victims swamped by disaster funding red tape
Queenslanders hit by the 2022 floods are struggling to access promised funds due to a new, complex government process. Learn about the bureaucratic delays and calls for urgent reform.
Cattle Suffer Exhaustion, Illness After Richmond Floods
Hundreds of cattle in Richmond, QLD, are shell-shocked and sick following devastating floods. Farmers face a monumental recovery effort. Read the full story.
Goolagong Drama, Challenger Doc, Dr Karl's Pies on ABC & SBS
The ABC's new Evonne Goolagong miniseries packs drama for all viewers. Plus, SBS revisits the Challenger disaster, and Dr Karl explores meat pies. Your guide to must-watch TV.
20,000 cattle missing in North Queensland flood crisis
North Queensland's agricultural heartland faces a mounting crisis with nearly 20,000 cattle unaccounted for after devastating floods. Recovery efforts are underway as a new cyclone threat emerges. Get the full story.
7 Million Homes Vulnerable to Urban Bushfires
A new report reveals millions of Australian homes are at risk of devastating urban bushfires. Experts call for urgent action to retrofit properties and improve community resilience.
Major Queensland floods trigger rescues, isolation, cyclone risk
Torrential rain causes severe flooding across Queensland, with crocodile-infested rescues, towns cut off, and a potential cyclone threat. Disaster funding expanded for recovery.
Catastrophic Cattle Losses Feared in Northwest QLD Floods
Catastrophic flooding in Northwest Queensland has isolated communities and sparked fears of widespread cattle losses. Authorities and graziers are assessing the damage as recovery efforts begin. Read the full story.
Unprecedented Flash Floods Devastate Northwest QLD Farms
Northwest Queensland farmers are battling catastrophic flash floods, described as the fastest ever seen. Read how the disaster unfolded and the urgent recovery efforts now underway.
Gulf Communities Isolated by Severe Flooding
Torrential rain has cut off remote Gulf communities as major roads disappear underwater. Authorities issue urgent warnings and residents prepare for isolation.
Townsville on alert for severe weather, 300mm rain forecast
Townsville residents are urged to prepare as a severe weather system threatens to dump up to 300mm of rain. Mayor Nick Dametto says don't panic, but stay informed and ready.
Hinchinbrook Council Warns Residents to Prepare for Floods
Hinchinbrook Shire Council is urging residents to prepare for potential flooding ahead of the wet season. Learn the essential steps to safeguard your family and property now.
Council seeks special disaster funding for landslip victims
Newcastle Council urges state government to provide special disaster funding for 16 households displaced by the New Lambton landslip, facing financial ruin and trauma as insurance support runs out. Read the full story.
State Planners Block Warwick Quarter's 1040 Apartments
The State Planning Commission has rejected a major seven-tower proposal for Warwick Quarter, citing density and design concerns. Discover the details and what's next for the site.
Zempilas Leadership Fails to Dent WA Labor's Poll Lead
New Painted Dog Research poll shows Basil Zempilas has barely shifted the dial for the WA Liberals, while Premier Roger Cook faces voter anger on cost of living. Full analysis inside.
Tasmania's AFL stadium gets green light from parliament
Tasmania's parliament has approved the contentious $1.13 billion Macquarie Point stadium, a key condition for the state's entry into the AFL and AFLW in 2028. The divisive project now moves forward.
Cook Won't Promise More Funding After Kennedy Resigns
WA Premier Roger Cook declines to guarantee extra funding for the Electoral Commission after Commissioner Robert Kennedy's resignation over polling booth chaos. What's next for WA's electoral integrity?
Major 15-storey redevelopment planned for Wollongong CBD site
A former University of Wollongong student accommodation site could be transformed with apartment towers up to 15 storeys high, delivering around 300 new homes near the CBD and hospital. Read the latest plans.
SA Govt to Fight Teens in High Court Over Social Media Ban
Premier Peter Malinauskas backs a High Court battle against two 15-year-olds challenging SA's incoming social media age limit. The state will intervene to defend its controversial policy.
WA Electoral Commissioner resigns after pressure
WA's Electoral Commissioner Robert Kennedy has resigned after The West Australian revealed Parliament was set to force him out. Read the full story on the political upheaval.
WA Opposition Backs Fast-Track Approvals Bill
WA's opposition has backed a government bill to fast-track major project approvals, but critics warn it could create new bottlenecks and sideline environmental concerns. Read the full analysis.
Dentist Jacky Chan banned for upskirting offences
Perth dental surgeon Jacky Chan has been struck off for four years after secretly photographing up women's skirts. Read the full details of the tribunal's ruling.
WA Parliament to vote on Electoral Commissioner's future
WA Premier Roger Cook has dismissed claims the Electoral Commissioner is a scapegoat as Robert Kennedy resists calls to resign over the March 8 state election. A parliamentary vote looms.
Coup Rumours Revive Premier's Execution Edict Memories
Rumours of a political coup in South Australia have resurfaced, drawing unsettling parallels to Premier Smithson's own controversial 'execution edict' from his past. Explore the details and implications for state politics.
State Planning Commission to reject $278m Warwick Quarter
The WA Planning Commission is poised to reject the controversial $278 million Warwick Quarter apartment development in Perth. Read the full details on the decision and its implications.
SA Labor on Track for Landslide 2026 Election Victory
The Malinauskas Government is poised for a historic election win, with the SA Liberals at risk of losing all but a few seats. Analysis reveals internal turmoil and a bleak outlook for the opposition.
Support Australia's Community Volunteers This Summer
This International Volunteer Day, Australians are urged to move beyond gratitude and offer practical support to the community volunteers who are the backbone of our towns, especially as we face another high-risk summer season.
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