Rain and storms dump heavy falls over Adelaide as SES kept busy by minor flash flooding
In short: Rainfall totals of more than 20 millimetres have been recorded in the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula.The State Emergency Service said it had…
Emergency services search for man missing in waters near Sleaford, south-west of Port Lincoln
Emergency services are searching for a man missing in waters near Sleaford off South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.SA Police said seven people became caught in a…
Flooding in Coffs Harbour on New Year’s Eve with severe weather warnings still in place for northern NSW
It has been a wet end to the year on the NSW Coffs Coast, with floodwater inundating car parks and apartment buildings, and a New…
Eastern states warned to brace for more wild weather for remainder of Christmas Day
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is warning the entire east coast of Australia to be ready for a wet and stormy end to Christmas.Key points:Thunderstorms…
NSW SES gets first fleet of new rescue boats, vehicles with flood prone areas top of delivery list
The first new rescue boats for the State Emergency Service (SES) have been deployed in NSW, boosting the organisation's capacity to save people from floods.Key…
Moorook community rallies to save homes from rising River Murray as peak approaches
The water was not meant to reach Tony Turnbull's house at Moorook, in SA's Riverland, but now he is on an urgent mission to hold…
Monsoon, heavy rain forecast puts New Year’s Eve, summer camping plans at risk in Far North Queensland
Monsoonal conditions forecast across Far North Queensland this weekend are putting some New Year's Eve celebrations at risk and could create dangerous conditions around waterways…
River Murray peak passes Renmark, up to 1,800 properties flooded so far
Authorities are confident the River Murray flooding has reached its peak in Renmark overnight, with about 1,700 to 1,800 properties inundated so far. Key points:Authorities are…
SES issues warnings for Murraylands towns, as historic Overland Corner Hotel evacuated
The historic Overland Corner Hotel in South Australia's Riverland would usually be bustling on Sunday lunch, but not this weekend.Key points:Residents in Ponde are told to prepare…
Emergency flood warning issued for Moe River at Darnum in West Gippsland
Authorities have issued an emergency warning for the Moe River at Darnum in Victoria's east where major flooding is occurring.The flooding along the river and in…