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.
A tropical low in the Coral Sea has the potential to form into a cyclone later this week, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Residents are urged to monitor forecasts closely.
Australian cricket legend Damien Martyn is showing positive signs in his recovery after a sudden meningitis infection led to an induced coma. Get the latest on his health battle.
Outback Queensland towns are submerged and isolated by major flooding, with thousands of livestock at risk. Residents now brace for a potential cyclone forming off the coast. Download the 7NEWS app for live updates.
How Cairns tourism leaders turned airline pullouts, cyclones, and market collapse into a blueprint for growth. Discover the strategy that saved the region. Read the full story.
From cyclones to floods, North Queensland faced a brutal 2024. Discover the incredible stories of survival and community spirit that defined the region's year.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley crossed the Kimberley coast as a category three system, causing significant damage, power outages, and forcing residents to seek shelter. Authorities are now assessing the full impact.
Perth is set for the country's best New Year's Eve weather, hitting 35C before a perfect 22C for midnight fireworks. Meanwhile, Cyclone Hayley threatens WA's north.
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.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley, a Category 4 system, is bearing down on WA's Kimberley region, threatening pastoral properties. Rural Aid urges farmers to register now for emergency support and mental health services. #CycloneHayley #Kimberley
Tropical Cyclone Hayley is forecast to hit the Kimberley coast as a severe Category 3 system. Urgent warnings are in place for communities to prepare or evacuate immediately. Follow official advice.
Broome and Kimberley residents are on alert as Tropical Cyclone Hayley intensifies, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain. Prepare now and follow official warnings.
Residents in Broome and Derby are urged to prepare immediately as Tropical Low 08U intensifies into a cyclone, forecast to make landfall on Tuesday with damaging winds and heavy rain.
Townsville residents are facing crippling insurance hikes despite a federal reinsurance pool, with some premiums doubling. Experts warn the scheme isn't working as intended. Read the full investigation.
The Bruce Highway south of Cairns has fully reopened after an $80 million repair project to fix extensive cyclone damage. The vital transport link is now safer and more resilient for Far North Queensland.
Aguia Resources slashes costs and boosts gold recoveries at its Santa Barbara mine in Colombia to 70%, targeting 80% and positive cash flow. Read the full operational turnaround story.
Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert, shot in the Bondi terror attack, is home for Christmas. Read about his recovery and the ongoing condition of fellow officer Scott Dyson.
A Newcastle man, left in a wheelchair after a drug-fuelled crash, reveals how Narcotics Anonymous saved his life. His story of recovery offers hope amid rising local drug deaths.
An eight-month-old Eastern Grey kangaroo joey named Rooster is thriving after being thrown from his mother's pouch. Australian Reptile Park staff call his survival a festive miracle.
International tourism to Western Australia has officially rebounded, surpassing 2019 levels with record spending. Discover the key markets driving this boom and what it means for the state's economy.
A Townsville mother gave birth just hours after an emergency flight from Hamilton Island during Tropical Cyclone Fina. Read the incredible story of the rescue mission.
The iconic Ellis Beach Bar & Grill has reopened with a stunning new look after a massive landslide forced its closure. Discover the incredible comeback story.
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.
A Gold Coast councillor's $24,000 MG hatch win using a corporate credit card has ignited a debate on council expense policies. Discover the fallout and calls for reform.
A permanent commercial fishing ban and extended recreational closure until 2027 aim to rebuild WA's prized demersal fish stocks. Find out what this means for anglers and the marine ecosystem.
A complex recovery operation has retrieved the body of a Victorian diver from Tank Cave on SA's Limestone Coast. Australian of the Year Dr Richard Harris assisted. Read the full story.
Fremantle Dockers star Hayden Young says a visit to Aspetar clinic in Doha has him confident of an injury-free 2026 AFL season after a frustrating 2025. Read his full story.
Construction super fund giant Cbus hit with a massive $23.5m penalty for systemic failures in death benefit processing, raising concerns for Australia's $4.3tr not-for-profit super sector.
Melbourne Storm's Eli Katoa provides a positive health update after emergency brain surgery, ruling him out of the 2026 NRL season. Get the latest on his recovery.
Canberra real estate agent Jonny Warren shares his inspiring journey from ice addiction and homelessness to running a successful business while giving back to the community through Movember and cancer charity support.