Severe storms cause damage across QLD and northern NSW
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.
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.
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.
The insurance cost for the Lake Macquarie City Council arson attack has surged to $41 million, with court revelations of a 'big developer' connection. Staff may not return until 2027.
Robert Clive Gloss has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for a series of offences including assault and property damage. Read the full details of his sentencing.
A sports car left the road and slammed into a martial arts school in Wollongong. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on November 30.
Queensland Police issue urgent warning about travelling roof scammers targeting elderly residents. Learn how to protect yourself from fraudulent home maintenance schemes.
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.
A Corrimal woman developed nerve damage after her GP told her to 'chill out and take a multivitamin' for what turned out to be vitamin B6 poisoning. Learn about new TGA regulations.
Severe thunderstorms smash Queensland for third consecutive day as heatwave intensifies. 15,000 homes without power, damaging winds recorded. Stay informed with latest updates.
A mother and her baby miraculously survived after a tree crushed their vehicle during severe NSW storms. Over 2260 emergency calls recorded across affected communities.
Millions of Australians face extreme fire danger and severe thunderstorms across the east coast. Total fire bans issued for multiple NSW regions as wild weather continues.
Cairns Regional Council applies for $1.5 million security funding as vandalism and theft costs escalate across community facilities. Learn about the impact.
A 76-year-old man has died after being struck by a falling tree during severe NSW storms causing widespread power outages and transport chaos. Stay informed with the latest weather warnings.
Severe winds cause chaos across Canberra with over 80 fallen trees, structural damage and multiple power outages. SES volunteers respond to non-stop calls for assistance as conditions worsen.
A 76-year-old man has died after a tree fell during a severe storm on the NSW Central Coast. The storm left 35,000 homes without power and prompted over 1000 SES calls.
Severe storm knocks out Queensland Rail signals in Townsville, causing major traffic backup and commuter delays. Learn how the disruption unfolded and response efforts.
A spectacular lightning storm lit up Townsville skies with over 20,000 strikes overnight. See dramatic footage and meteorologist analysis of this extreme weather event.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology hits back at critics over Queensland superstorm warnings while defending its controversial $96.5 million website overhaul. Learn the full story.
Insurers scramble after consecutive storms unleash damaging winds and hail across southeast Queensland, flipping cars and leaving thousands without power. Lodge your claim now.
Massive pothole on Yarra Street in Geelong damages vehicles and frustrates residents. Council responds to growing safety concerns about deteriorating road conditions.
Massive hailstones up to 12cm and 100km/h winds cause widespread damage across Brisbane, Gold Coast and Logan. Over 120,000 homes lost power as severe weather continues.
Queensland braces for a week of severe thunderstorms and extreme heatwave conditions, with giant hail and destructive winds forecast. Stay informed and take precautions.
Tropical Cyclone Fina batters Darwin with destructive winds and heavy rain, causing a hospital roof collapse and widespread damage. Stay informed on the clean-up efforts.
The family of Perth toddler Aurelia Patel is in a desperate race against time to raise millions for a life-saving heart and lung transplant overseas after Australian options were exhausted.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council secures $1.8 million insurance payout after 18-month battle over flood damage to critical infrastructure. Mayor Ramon Jayo announces victory for community.
Gazania, a colourful but destructive weed from South Africa, is causing significant environmental and economic damage across Australia. Learn why experts demand a national ban and discover safe gardening alternatives.
Victoria Police engaged in lengthy negotiations with a man on a Norlane roof, closing local streets. The incident ended peacefully after several hours.
Newcastle and Hunter Region face severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain. Stay updated with live weather alerts and safety information.
Newcastle researchers are pioneering a national effort to find an asthma cure using artificial intelligence and genetics, challenging long-held beliefs about the disease's incurability.
A severe storm warning has been issued for Perth and WA regions. Residents in Northam, Dowerin, and Armadale must act now to stay safe from damaging winds and large hail.