Tasmania’s western towns are currently under threat from multiple bushfires, prompting new evacuation alerts today. Authorities urge residents of Corinna and Granville Harbour to seek shelter or evacuate as nine …
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Climbers Rescued from Summit of Steep Rock in Tasmania After Ropes Became Entangled
by adminTwo climbers were rescued after becoming stranded atop the Totem Pole in Cape Hauy, Tasmania, during a stormy night. Their predicament began around 6pm when they reported that their climbing …
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Ingham Secures Supplies as Charters Towers Faces Water Restrictions Amidst North Queensland Rain System Moving Offshore
by adminNearly 300 truck drivers have transported essential supplies to the flood-affected residents of Ingham, which has faced severe isolation due to flooding for almost two weeks. With the region receiving …
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Thousands of residents in North Queensland are grappling with extensive clean-up efforts following recent devastating floods, with additional rain forecasted to further complicate the situation. The region experienced significant rainfall …
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A tropical cyclone, designated as 18U, is expected to intensify into cyclone strength later today or tomorrow, according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). A tropical cyclone watch has been …
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Severe weather has caused the closure of Whitsunday Coast Airport in North Queensland, resulting in the cancellation of all flights. The decision was made due to the high likelihood of …
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Paraglider Rescued from Tree in Corryong, Victoria After Getting Stuck in Fierce Winds
by adminA paraglider in Corryong, north-east Victoria, had to be rescued after becoming trapped in a tree during an emergency landing on Monday, February 3. The incident occurred around 3pm when …
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Last week, a series of lightning strikes across south-eastern Australia sparked numerous bushfires in various states, with more than 100,000 cloud-to-ground strikes reported in Victoria alone from Sunday to Tuesday, …
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Man Missing in Floodwaters as Government Greenlights Additional Aid for Queensland
by adminHeavy rainfall continues to pummel flood-affected regions in north and far-north Queensland, prompting the federal government to approve additional financial assistance for those impacted. The Disaster Recovery Allowance will offer …
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Second Person Drowns in Ingham Floodwaters as Isolated Residents Conserve Food Supplies
by adminIngham, Queensland, has been struck by devastating floods, leading to two fatalities. The body of an 82-year-old woman was discovered in a cane paddock after she was reported missing from …