Emergency services, including the Lifeflight rescue helicopter, successfully saved a man trapped in floodwaters in Townsville, highlighting the critical role of aerial rescue operations during severe weather events.
Townsville residents can expect a beautiful day with sunny conditions and temperatures reaching up to 28°C. Light winds and low humidity will make for pleasant outdoor activities.
A 16-year-old girl and two others were struck by lightning during Perth's first storm of 2026, with one victim's dog killed instantly in the freak incident.
A monsoon trough is set to bring widespread thunderstorms and humid conditions to Far North Queensland, with heavy rainfall and potential flooding expected across the region.
Cairns residents can anticipate a warm and humid day with sunny conditions in the morning, followed by possible afternoon showers. Temperatures will reach highs around 30°C.
Punch, a baby macaque rejected by his mother, clings to an IKEA orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo, mirroring Harry Harlow's 1950s experiment on comfort over food in attachment.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch fired up the grill at Bunnings Joondalup for a 102-hour sausage sizzle, aiming to break a world record and raise $20,000 for mental health support.
A bushfire near The Vines Resort Golf Course in Ellenbrook has prompted a watch and act alert, with authorities warning of possible threats to lives and homes. Firefighting crews are on scene, and residents are urged to stay vigilant and follow safety adv
A bushfire near The Vines Resort Golf Course has prompted a watch and act alert, with authorities warning of possible threats to lives and homes in Ellenbrook and The Vines.
Mount Pleasant in the Illawarra region has recorded over 100mm of rain in less than eight hours, prompting a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding in northern areas.
Residents and businesses in Port Stephens are calling for comprehensive community consultation before any offshore wind farm projects proceed, citing environmental and economic concerns.
Australia's new AusAlert emergency message system will launch trials in June, using cell-broadcast technology to send targeted alerts to mobile devices nationwide for threats like bushfires and floods.
Perth locals woke to thunderstorms despite forecasts promising sunshine, with both the Bureau of Meteorology and Apple Weather apps criticized for missing the storm predictions.
A man in his 70s was seriously injured after being struck by lightning near Hamersley Golf Course in Karrinyup during Tuesday morning's storms in Perth.
Western Australia was hit by severe thunderstorms on Thursday morning, leaving over 3000 homes without power. Residents captured stunning photos of lightning and heavy rain across Perth and regional areas.
A rare total lunar eclipse will cast a blood red glow over Australia on Tuesday night, with totality lasting one hour and visible nationwide. East coast viewers can catch every phase, including penumbral and partial eclipses.
Geelong residents can look forward to a pleasant day with sunny skies and mild temperatures. The forecast predicts light winds and low humidity, ideal for outdoor activities.
The Whitford Lions Club in Perth is hosting a 102-hour continuous sausage sizzle at Bunnings Joondalup to break a world record and raise funds for mental health support.
Authorities in New Caledonia have implemented a shark cull and swimming ban after a 55-year-old man was killed in a shark attack while windsurfing. Environmental groups criticize the move as scientifically unsound.
A transformer failure at the Waratah Super Battery project in New South Wales has delayed its full operational capacity, impacting Australia's renewable energy grid stability.
Perth experiences thunderstorms and rain for the first time in 2026, while severe heatwave conditions are forecast for parts of Western Australia with temperatures soaring into the 40s.
An 89-year-old man has died in hospital following a collision with a car in Lyneham, marking the sixth road fatality in the ACT this year, as police continue their investigation.
The City of Cockburn has initiated extensive sand restoration works at C.Y. O'Connor Beach to combat severe erosion, with closures on weekdays and an artificial reef showing promising early results in reducing wave energy.
A celebrity-backed campaign is fighting in court to protect a massive freshwater rain tree in Cairns, highlighting local environmental conservation efforts.
An outback mayor has slammed the Bureau of Meteorology for forcing him to track floods using text messages, calling it inadequate and dangerous for remote communities.
A truck carrying asbestos rolled over in Townsville, leading to a large-scale emergency response from fire crews and hazardous materials teams to manage the dangerous spill.
North Queensland faces severe weather warnings with record-breaking rainfall and a developing tropical low, prompting emergency alerts and community preparedness efforts across the region.
A Geelong learner driver was banned from a driving test due to a handbrake rule, but a stranger's act of kindness lent his car, highlighting community support and licensing issues.
Community members express serious safety concerns after flood-damaged vehicles were discovered submerged in the Cumberland River, posing potential hazards.
A body has been recovered near the Forster Breakwater in NSW, believed to be an 81-year-old man reported missing after going underwater near the Forster-Tuncurry Bridge last week.