Australia

Record rain and floods with disaster far from over

Enormous livestock losses are expected from record-breaking rainfall and flooding, with communities across three states on high alert.

March 29, 2025 4:56 pm

Australia

Hospital partnership ban a legacy of toddler's death

Elouise and Danny Massa apologised to two of their children for leaving early again as they headed out to ensure their youngest son’s legacy.

March 27, 2025 3:23 pm

Australia

Fears of destruction as 'erratic' cyclone nears Australia

March 8, 2025 8:00 am

Australia

Cyclone Alfred makes its presence felt after long wait

An anxious wait is almost over for millions of people after Tropical Cyclone Alfred “packed a punch” on a region bracing for days.

March 7, 2025 2:26 pm

Australia

‘Rare’ cyclone Alfred swirls off Australia’s east coast

Cyclone Alfred stalled off Australia’s east coast delaying landfall as officials shut airports, schools and public transport and residents stockpiled supplies and sandbagged homes against floodwaters expected when the category-two storm hits.

March 6, 2025 4:23 pm

Australia

Aussies raided in alleged AI child abuse case

Two Australians are among 25 people arrested as part of a global operation targeting the alleged production and distribution of child abuse material generated by artificial intelligence (AI).

March 3, 2025 2:24 pm

Australia

First cyclone in 50 years to hit populated coast

A tropical cyclone is bearing down on parts of the Australian coast last impacted by such a storm more than 50 years ago.

March 3, 2025 1:25 pm

Australia

Tropical Cyclone Alfred heads towards Australia: thousands on alert

Hundreds of thousands of people are on high alert as tropical cyclone Alfred heads towards Australia, putting coastal communities in the firing line.

March 2, 2025 4:42 pm

Australia

Australia government pledges temporary beer tax freeze as election looms

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday that his government would temporarily halt tax hikes on draught beer, amid sagging popularity for the governing Labor Party ahead of a general election due by May.

March 2, 2025 8:43 am

Australia

Storm declared 'natural disaster' as cyclone builds in NSW

Thousands of households will endure a fourth night without power and communities are on the brink of isolation as a week of wild weather is declared a natural disaster.

January 19, 2025 9:03 am

Australia

Power out, cyclone in: storm declared natural disaster

Thousands are without power, communities are at the brink of isolation, and a tropical cyclone is looming as Australians battle a week of wild weather that has been declared a natural disaster.

January 18, 2025 12:53 pm

Australia

EDs face surge of patients with psychiatrist exodus

Hospitals are planning to close several vital specialist mental health beds across a state as more than half of public psychiatrists prepare to resign.

January 14, 2025 6:33 pm