North Queensland faces major flooding as a powerful weather system dumps record rainfall. Emergency services are on high alert with fears of a repeat of the devastating 2019 floods. Download the 7NEWS app for updates.
A fast-moving bushfire sparked by a vehicle fire is threatening lives and homes near Bunbury. Residents in the emergency zone are told it is too late to leave and must shelter immediately.
Torrential rain has cut off remote Gulf communities as major roads disappear underwater. Authorities issue urgent warnings and residents prepare for isolation.
A severe weather warning is in place for Queensland's northwest and northeast, with intense rainfall and flash flooding expected. Residents urged to prepare now.
Heavy monsoon rain and king tides have sparked flood watch warnings for Far North Queensland. Cairns and surrounding catchments on high alert. Stay informed.
A significant flood watch is active for parts of North Queensland, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting persistent, heavy rainfall. Residents urged to prepare and stay informed.
A powerful monsoon trough is set to lash Queensland with intense rainfall and potential flooding. Residents urged to prepare now as warnings issued for northwest and northeast regions.
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.
More than 90 people are displaced after strong winds damaged a crane and power lines on the Gold Coast. An emergency exclusion zone is in place until Tuesday. Read the latest.
Western Australia's scorching Christmas heatwave, which saw Geraldton hit 44C, is over. A cold front is now bringing thunderstorms, damaging winds, and cooler temps to the state. Get the full forecast.
A three-day heatwave gripping the Hunter region is set to break with a cool change, bringing showers and potential severe thunderstorms. Get the latest BOM warnings and forecast details.
Perth is set to be Australia's hottest capital this Christmas, with a severe heatwave peaking at 40C. The Bureau of Meteorology warns temperatures could climb even higher. Get the full forecast and tips to stay cool.
The Hunter region is enduring a severe heatwave, with inland areas reaching 43C. Lifesavers urge swimmers to stay safe at patrolled beaches as the extreme conditions continue through the weekend.
The ACT's Auditor-General warns urgent action is needed to fix the territory's budget, with annual interest payments set to hit $1 billion. Read the full report on the fiscal crisis.
Revelations about the Bondi gunman have sparked a national push for tighter laws, but Canberra's outdated, paper-based firearms registry obscures where guns are concentrated. Discover the data black hole.
A severe heatwave warning is in effect for the Illawarra, with temperatures predicted to reach 35 degrees Celsius. Learn the details, why it's classified as a heatwave, and how to stay safe.
Southern Queensland and northern NSW hit by damaging storms with 113km/h winds and golf-ball hail. Power outages and property damage reported. Stay weather-aware.
The planned closure of the Vikings Club in Chisholm after 36 years has been labelled a 'slap in the face' to locals. The move highlights tensions over ACT gaming reforms and cross-border competition.
A major crash has closed Gungahlin Drive in both directions. ACT Emergency Services advise drivers to seek alternative routes as delays are expected for hours.
A Melbourne high school was locked down after a student produced a knife. A neo-Nazi rally participant is deported. Severe heatwave warnings extend across multiple states. Stay informed with the latest.
Annual home electricity bills in the ACT have increased by 10%, but the regulator says competition is improving. Discover how shopping around can still lead to significant savings of over 20%.
Detailed testing has confirmed asbestos contamination in five colours of Kadink decorative sand, prompting school closures and a new ministerial declaration for safe removal. Learn the latest.
The Alexander Maconochie Centre costs ACT taxpayers $543.19 per prisoner daily, with a 77.2% recidivism rate. Calls grow to close the facility and return to using NSW prisons.
Emergency services responded to a serious motorcycle crash on Brindabella Road near Coree on Wednesday afternoon. ACT Policing remain on scene. Read the latest updates.
ACT Legislative Assembly elects Canberra Liberal Jeremy Hanson as its new Speaker. Hanson pledges a non-partisan approach, but Labor and Greens had raised concerns over his impartiality.
The ACT Ombudsman opens a separate inquiry into police practices after an Aboriginal teen was arrested at gunpoint in a case of mistaken identity. Read the latest on the dual investigations.
ACT Labor outlines five key commitments for speaker candidates, preferring Greens' Andrew Braddock over Liberals' Jeremy Hanson. Key vote scheduled for Tuesday.
Canberra's Legislative Assembly faces a pivotal vote for Speaker as the Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson. Will this political gamble pay off in the final sitting week of 2025?
Canberra public housing residents face dangerous living conditions as maintenance contractors claim funding has run out. Legal service reports alarming increase in repair neglect.
South Australia faces damaging winds and heavy rainfall as a severe weather system approaches. Stay informed and prepared with the latest updates and safety advice.