Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters

Weather BOM Environment

‘It’s almost gone’: ‘Multi-million-dollar home’ wiped out in weather ‘chaos’

‘That’s a disaster, man.’

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Devastating flash flooding in New Zealand has claimed the lives of at least four people and destroyed many properties as heavy rain continues to lash the north island.

‘State of emergency’ declared as Auckland ‘clobbered’ by torrential rains and flooding

New Zealand’s biggest city has been smashed, with two deaths, residents evacuated and organisers forced to cancel an Elton John concert.

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A state of emergency has been declared in New Zealand amid devastating floods and a rising death toll.

The sick scam targeting vulnerable WA flood victims

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Dozens of homes and businesses were destroyed when record flooding hit WA's Kimberley region.

A community effort ensured this baby had a safe place to be born in flood-affected Queensland

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Angel McKay gave birth to Hayley with the help of retired doctor Beryl Turner, GP Emma Sedlacek and nurse Sue Vetma.

Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of one of Australia’s closest neighbours

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WATCH: Excavator rescues man from car roof in rapidly rising Queensland floodwaters

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A machinery operator has come to the rescue, making his way through metre-deep water to carry a man out of floodwaters in the bucket of his excavator.