Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters

Weather BOM Environment

Worrying discovery as NSW’s big wet brings ‘perfect conditions’ for virus

Authorities have discovered evidence of a virus which causes flu-like symptoms including fever, joint pain and chills.

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Floods in Lismore on Wednesday.

Disaster victims want 'pieces' picked up

Australia's disaster relief agency boss says crisis affected people now expect governments will "just step up and pick up the pieces".

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Federal officials discussed a NSW emergency flood declaration, nine days before the announcement.

Magnitude 7.0 quake hits New Caledonia

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The earthquake struck Tadine in New Caledonia at a depth of 10 kilometres, the USGS says.

Woman missing in floodwaters as parts of northern NSW remain underwater

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Flooded scenes in Lismore.

Five rescued in Qld floods as rain eases

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Queensland is facing its fourth deadly flood disaster in four months.

Byron Bay goes under water as east coast smashed by wild weather yet again

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People walk through floodwater in Byron Bay