Hunter storms cause damage, 41 SES jobs
Severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds and rain to the Hunter region, resulting in fallen trees, leaking roofs, and a busy weekend for NSW SES crews. Read the full report.
Severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds and rain to the Hunter region, resulting in fallen trees, leaking roofs, and a busy weekend for NSW SES crews. Read the full report.
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.
The Palaszczuk government cannot say when vital repairs to flood-damaged Mount Spec Road will be finished, leaving Paluma residents and businesses in limbo. Read the latest.
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.
Townsville City Council crews are working overtime to repair hundreds of potholes plaguing city roads after heavy rain. See the impact and repair efforts.
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.
The revitalised Murray Library has reopened with a fresh new look, funded by a $200,000 Community Bank Pinjarra grant. Join the celebration this Saturday, January 10, 2026!
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.
Residents in Newcastle's northern suburbs are reeling after a fierce storm tore through, uprooting trees, cutting power and flooding homes. The SES received 246 calls for help.
A severe storm cut short racing at the Australian Skiff Championships on Lake Macquarie, causing broken masts. Over 100 crews are competing this week. Read more.
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.
Actress Evangeline Lilly shares a shocking health update, confirming brain damage from a concussion suffered in a freak beach accident last year. Get the full story.
Tropical Cyclone Hayley tore roofs from homes in Lombadina and Djarindjin. While Derby and Broome were spared, remote areas faced 157km/h winds and heavy rain. Read the latest on the clean-up.
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.
The historic Royal Crown Hotel in Dudley has been closed since May 2025 due to severe termite damage. Owner Michael Deer has lodged a DA for a three-stage restoration, aiming to reopen the beloved local in 2026. Read the full story.
Repair works for Townsville's Sooning Street Bridge suffer a major setback after materials are washed into Nelly Bay. The project faces new delays and environmental concerns.
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.
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.
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.
A Townsville resident's ordeal worsens as a driver crashes into their fence and faulty council CCTV fails to capture the incident. Read the full story of the frustrating aftermath.
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.
Campers return to Gold Coast's Broadwater Tourist Park after a dangerous crane collapse and power line hazards. The emergency declaration has been revoked.