Victoria Police urge Longwood residents to stay vigilant amid reports of suspicious activity and potential looting. Premier Jacinta Allan condemns the acts as 'sickening' while bushfires continue to burn across the state.
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.
Virgin Australia's 2026 Annual Leave Hacks Guide reveals how West Australians can strategically use 4 days of leave to unlock 29 total days off. Plan your Tasmanian summer or Great Barrier Reef escape now.
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.
New Resolve poll shows over 60% of Australians want immigration halted for housing. Stephen Saunders argues migration policy is 'bonkers' and undemocratic. Read the full debate.
Residents of Alligator Creek near Townsville were shocked by rapid flash flooding on New Year's Day, with water rising faster than ever seen before. See the dramatic footage and local reactions.
A Townsville man's property was inundated with raw sewage following heavy rain, causing a health hazard. He demands action from the council. Read the full story.
Townsville's public health chief warns of lethal bacteria in floodwaters. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself from this hidden danger.
A person has died in Queensland's severe flooding. Emergency services are responding as heavy rain and dangerous conditions persist across the state.
A man has died in severe Gulf Country flooding, with major roads cut and towns isolated. Premier David Crisafulli calls it a 'deep tragedy' as emergency services respond.
Far North Queensland is inundated by record-breaking rainfall, with flash flooding across the region. Emergency services issue warnings as communities brace for more wild weather. Stay informed.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate at 4.35% and signalled a prolonged pause, with no hikes expected before 2026. Discover what this means for mortgages and the economy.
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
A flood warning is in place for the Tully River in Far North Queensland as heavy rainfall causes water levels to rise rapidly. Residents are urged to stay informed and 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.
Queensland faces flooding and damaging winds, with warnings across the coast and inland. Holidaymakers recount chaos as caravans are lashed. Stay informed with the latest alerts.
Parts of Queensland face a major flood threat as a multi-day rain event is set to worsen from Friday. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of possible protracted flooding across northern regions.
A severe monsoon trough is drenching northern Queensland this Christmas, with intense rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding predicted. Stay informed and follow all emergency warnings.