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Scorching heat to engulf south-eastern states amid fire emergencies
Residents in Victoria's west told to leave now ahead of catastrophic fire conditions.
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Record temperatures cause new Great Barrier Reef bleaching
Scientists say coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef will worsen in coming weeks.
- by Laura Chung
Victorian residents in fire zones told it's not safe to return to homes
Residents in parts of Victoria's west warned not to return home as firefighters continue to battle blazes.
Flash flooding in parts of Queensland after heavy rain
Heavy rain in parts of Queensland has caused flash flooding.
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‘They ain’t seen nothing yet’: UN boss names climate change impacts coming to Australia
Top UN climate official Simon Stiell says Australia will be “front and centre in resettling entire national populations” if climate targets are not met.
- by Nick O'Malley
Queensland facing flash flooding following wild weather
Queensland has faced a night of wet weather and there's more storms forecast.
Victoria warned of catastrophic fire conditions this week
There are concerns for communities near an out of control bushfire in Victoria, with severe weather set to hit the state this week.
WA town prepares for arrival of Cyclone Lincoln
Residents and tourists in the north of Western Australia are on high alert as they prepare for the arrival of Cyclone Lincoln.