$11k-plus: The ‘outrageous’ cost to insure a Qld home revealed
Weather events are pushing home insurance premiums beyond affordability for Queenslanders, reaching more than $11,000 a year.
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‘Underrated’: Best exercise bikes, from beginner to expert
Get a cardio workout without ever having to leave the house thanks to our roundup of stellar exercise bikes.
Warwick Farm preview: Wet track no sweat for Perspiration
Trainer Ciaron Maher has patiently waited for a wet track for the return of stakes-winning colt Perspiration and gets ideal conditions at Warwick Farm.
Dutton’s $10m pledge to flooded Outback
Anthony Albanese has been accused of neglecting regional Australia, as southwestern Outback Queensland faces the worst flooding in years.
Truck driver rescued as floods smash Aussies
Incredible photos have captured the moment a truck driver was rescued from floodwaters, as severe weather smashes the country.
Rain on the way: NT braces for possible flooding
Authorities have urged caution as a major weather system approaches the Northern Territory, with flood risks expected in multiple regions.
Roads reopen after wild weather batters Sunshine Coast
Floodwaters are receding across the Sunshine Coast after torrential rain cut roads and triggered dozens of SES callouts.
How Melbourne’s weather ended hopes to smash 10-second barrier
Melbourne’s fluctuating conditions conspired against the push to break the 100m 10-second barrier, as Claudia Hollingsworth showed why she is one of Australia’s top prospects in year.
‘Take action’: warning as flooding hits state
Residents in parts of the Gold Coast have been warned to “take action” to survive, as wild weather and flooding continues to inundate Queensland.
Bidders brave rough weather for a chance at a new family home
Dozens gathered on a rainy morning to see a home sell at auction, while other houses saw strong turnout despite Cyclone Alfred’s delays.
Doomben off: 2025 Qld weather chaos claims latest race meeting
Saturday’s Doomben races are the latest racing victim of the weather events which have struck Queensland in 2025.
Sunshine Coast preview and tips for Sunday
Inclement weather has forced the meeting to be moved onto the polytrack and with fields lacking depth I am with the synthetic specialists on Sunday.
‘Game changer’: Top-rated dehumidifiers for your home
Ideal for small rooms and offices, shoppers say this dehumidifier is a “hassle-free solution” for wicking away unwanted moisture.
Schofield’s Amenable to rain ahead of Doncaster Prelude
A little help from the weather gods could hold the key to classy campaigner Amenable ending a frustrating run of outs in the Group 3 Doncaster Prelude at Rosehill.
‘Inland sea’ emerges in Aussie outback
Wild photos have shed light on conditions as one state is smashed by rain, with severe weather and flood warnings issued ahead of another soggy week.
Airfares slashed to lure tourists to state
A major airline will slash fares to this Aussie state to promote tourism and recovery in the wake of several devastating weather events.
Gosford preview: Sofia’s more than a Sneaky chance
Trainer Damien Lane is confident Sneaky Sofia performs best when fresh and feels she is ready to run a big race when she returns from a let-up.
How you can feature on Bureau of Meteorology weather calendar
Territorians have been invited to submit their best weather pictures for the Bureau of Meteorology’s annual calendar competition, with submissions set to close within days.
Wet and wild weather to batter Aussie state
One Aussie state will cop heavy rain and severe weather across Wednesday while the remainder of the nation remains clear.
‘300mm’: More wild weather on the way
Heavy rainfall continues to batter one Australian state, with some areas expecting more than 300mm of rain and more flooding.
‘Year’s worth of rain’ to smash state
Millions of residents have been warned to stay inside as potentially a “year’s worth of rain” passes over a major Aussie state.
Grim weather warning for millions of Aussies
Several communities still recovering from the aftermath of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred are now facing the risk of renewed flooding.
Melbourne braces for weather whiplash ahead of MCG clash
Footy fans heading to the Blues V Hawks game will need to keep their umbrellas at the ready as Melbourne braces for thunderstorms on the back of summer highs on Thursday.
LATEST: Severe thunderstorm warning for Burdekin
Townsville continues to be lashed with rainfall as the Herbert and Lower Burdekin region are issued a severe thunderstorm warning. LATEST UPDATES.
New Zealand airfares plummet to outrageous price
Hop across the ditch for dirt cheap in this insane Air New Zealand flash sale.
Deadly virus detected post-Cyclone Alfred
Health authorities have warned of a dangerous insect-borne virus after Cyclone Alfred’s extreme weather created ideal breeding conditions.
‘Very, very dangerous’: Weather warning
Forecasters have said this weekend’s weather is so “unusual” it could include scorching heat, raging bushfires, hail and snow.
‘Reassess your plans’: Power outage spurs bushfire concerns
Nine districts around the state have been warned extreme fire danger is on the way, and relying on power to defend their properties might not be the best choice.
Qld rental market to bear brunt of cyclone fallout
Already tight rental markets across Queensland are expected to go into dangerously low territory in the aftermath of severe weather, but there is some good news too.
‘We warned them’: Family home sliced in half by ‘dangerous’ tree
A Queensland family is homeless after a tree they warned council was ‘dangerous’ sliced their roof in half during severe weather, but a stunning act of kindness has provided hope.
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