Sydney is on alert for heavy rain, severe thunderstorms and dangerous surf from a slow-moving low-pressure system. Over 100mm of rain is forecast for parts of NSW. Stay informed and avoid flood-prone areas.
Victoria faces a severe crisis as bushfires and floods strike simultaneously in January 2026. Get the latest updates on the emergency response and impacts.
Western Australia dispatches an additional 30 emergency services personnel to assist with the escalating bushfire crisis in Victoria. The deployment brings the total number of WA firefighters on the ground to over 50. Read about the interstate effort.
Heavy rain and damaging winds cause major flooding on NSW's south coast, with a caravan park inundated and over 270 calls for emergency help. Authorities warn conditions will remain dangerous through the weekend.
The reopening of the Great Ocean Road remains uncertain as engineers assess flood-damaged bridges. Key sections are closed, impacting tourism and local communities. Stay informed on the latest updates.
Catastrophic bushfires have ravaged Victoria, destroying 259 homes and claiming livestock. Aerial images reveal the scale of devastation as communities face a long recovery. Download the 7NEWS app.
Sudden flash flooding at Wye River's Jamieson Creek campground forced campers into trees, washing away tents and vehicles. Emergency services conducted a dramatic rescue. Read the full story of survival.
Emergency services launch a major rescue in Townsville after a person is caught in dangerous floodwaters. Crews work to reach the individual as severe weather hits the region.
Ex-tropical cyclone Koji continues to unleash heavy rain across Queensland, with major flood warnings active and communities cut off. Livestock losses exceed 50,000 as recovery efforts begin.
A Queensland family faces a devastating clean-up bill after ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji flooded their new farm. See their story of loss and community resilience. Watch the video.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan left via a back door to avoid frustrated residents in fire-hit towns. As the state assesses the devastation, she faces pressure over CFA funding and vehicle safety. Read the full story.
Federal MP Phillip Thompson demands an end to annual funding delays for Townsville's Midwest flood mitigation, calling for a permanent solution. Read his urgent plea.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji's deluge leaves Queensland on high alert, with rising Fitzroy River, major landslides, and towns isolated. Stay informed on the latest warnings.
As bushfires devastate Victoria, experts warn that familiarity with the season has bred dangerous complacency. Read the urgent analysis and see what must change.
Victoria's bushfire emergency sees conditions ease as recovery begins, while Queensland faces renewed flood threats. Get the latest on both unfolding crises.
A trailer is confirmed as the cause of the deadly Longwood bushfire in central Victoria. One farmer has died, and multiple towns are impacted as crews battle blazes. Know the latest.
South Australian firefighters are on the ground in Victoria battling 30 destructive blazes. A support package is announced as communities survey the charred ruins. #BushfireRelief
Tropical Cyclone Koji makes landfall between Ayr and Bowen. While downgraded, heavy rainfall and flood warnings pose a major risk across north Queensland. Stay informed.
North Queensland is on high alert as a tropical low intensifies, expected to become Cyclone Koji by Saturday night. Residents from Port Douglas to Airlie Beach prepare for severe winds and flooding.
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.
Cairns Regional Council advises residents to stock water and move cars to higher ground as severe weather intensifies. Stay informed with the latest updates and safety instructions.
The remote South Australian town of Mannahill remains cut off by floodwaters, with residents adapting to isolation. Discover how the community is coping and the latest on road closures.
An emergency-level bushfire is burning uncontrolled near Kanmantoo, South Australia. Residents are urged to leave immediately. Get the latest updates and safety advice here.
An out-of-control bushfire in Perth's east is threatening lives and homes, forcing the closure of Roe Highway. Residents in High Wycombe are told it's too late to leave. Get the latest emergency updates.
An out of control bushfire in Perth's east is threatening lives and homes in High Wycombe. Roe Highway is closed. Residents told it is too late to leave.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a $38 million support package for flood-ravaged north-west Queensland communities facing catastrophic cattle losses and damage.
A man survived a treacherous 40km walk through knee-deep mud in remote Queensland before a lucky helicopter rescue. Read about the dramatic LifeFlight mission.
A couple was dramatically rescued after their 4WD was swept off a flooded causeway on the Laura River in Cape York. Emergency services warn of dangerous conditions.
Emergency crews performed a daring water rescue in Cairns, saving a man trapped in his motorhome by rapidly rising floodwaters. Read the full story of the dramatic operation.
Townsville is on flood watch as the Ross River Dam approaches full capacity following heavy rainfall. Authorities have issued an alert for potential releases. Stay informed.