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‘Life-threatening’ flood warning as rain soaks country

Heavy rain is set to continue across Australia's far north and southeastern states, bringing potentially life-threatening floods to some areas.

Man risks own life in dramatic Victoria flood rescue

A man has been praised for saving a 74-year-old woman trapped in raging floodwaters as Victoria's flood emergency increased, with homes inundated.

Storm clouds loom for economy as rain, floods take toll

The fallout from severe storms in Queensland could lead to consequences for the economy and budget bottom line, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.

Hopes fade for missing man as flood bears down on town

A Cape York community is bracing for major flooding, as the search for a missing man is scaled back.

Flood-hit eastern Australia bracing for more rain

Eastern Victoria and southern NSW are preparing for more rain as floodwaters threaten communities following wild storms.

Flood rescues as eastern Australia gets soaked by storms

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have wreaked havoc across eastern Australia with two people rescued after their car was swept away in floodwaters and others from a NSW home.

Link between Black Summer bushfires and years of floods

Heavy rainfall and widespread flooding across Australia's east coast from 2020 to 2022 was exacerbated by the Black Summer bushfires, a new study has found.

More rain on the way as record-breaking Queensland flood peaks

Historic flooding in northwest Queensland has peaked but is likely to continue over coming days as emergency services prepare for recovery efforts after nearly 100 residents were evacuated.

Power cut off in Queensland’s northwest as flood levels rise

Residents of a northwest Queensland town are reluctantly leaving their water-logged homes behind, while emergency services warn that power is being cut to Burketown due to the flood risks there. 

NZ announces additional flood support as cleanup begins

New Zealand's government has announced additional funding to help rebuild flood-ravaged Auckland and other areas in the upper north island as residents of the country's second-largest city begin cleaning up.

More rain for Auckland as flooding continues

Flood-ravaged Auckland is forecast to receive further heavy rain in the coming days, authorities in New Zealand's largest city say, as insurers count the costs of what looks likely to be the country's most expensive weather event ever.

Deadly New Zealand flood crisis spreads

New Zealand's deadly flood crisis continues after heavy rainfall hit the country's north island, causing landslides, flash floods and knocking out roads.

Floods drain $5bn from national economy

As Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to visit flood-recovering northern NSW, new analysis shows the extent of the 2022 natural disasters on the economy.

PM surveys Kimberley flood devastation

Anthony Albanese has toured WA's flood-ravaged Kimberley and spoke of the "great spirit" among Fitzroy Crossing locals he met alongside the state's premier.

NSW township bracing for record flood peak

Residents of the far west NSW township of Menindee may yet to be hit with record levels of flooding as large volumes of dam water are released.

ACT SES volunteers head to SA to help with flood response

Volunteers from the ACT State Emergency Service have deployed to South Australia to assist with the ongoing flood response in the Murray Valley.

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