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Emergency services have deployed multiple water rescue crews as torrential rain and flash flooding smashes one Aussie city.

Aussie city smashed by torrential rain

Emergency services have deployed multiple water rescue crews as torrential rain and flash flooding smashes one Aussie city.

Forecast for the weekend. Picture: Bureau of Meteorology

Towns lashed by 1m rain in just days

A monsoonal low “more dangerous than a cyclone” is on the move and threatening another deluge for towns that have been smashed with almost 1m of rain in only days.

Residents are bracing for a enormous rainfall and 'giant' hail as a supercell storm hits parts of NSW. Picture: BOM

‘Giant’ hail, supercell storm to smash state

A supercell storm which is forecast to bring “giant-sized” hail and heavy rain is set to batter one Aussie state.

Five tropical lows, with three forming around Queensland, are heading for Australia by the end of the week.

Worst of wild weather yet to come

The worst of the wet weather is yet to come for residents in one state, as several cyclones threaten to develop in the area.

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Sludge creates ‘dead zone’ in idyllic bay

Scientists have compared vast amounts of mud flowing into a water body famous for its animal life as being like “180 years of sewage discharge”.

Swift Parrot juvenile. Picture: Dejan Stojanovic/ANU

New research reveals grim insight into swift parrot plight

It was once believed there were fewer than 2000 swift parrots remaining, but new research shows the numbers are much more grim for the critically endangered bird.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MAY 25, 2021. A composite image showing the progression of a total lunar eclipse, also known as blood moon, seen from Mount Coot-tha in Brisbane. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled

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A bushfire emergency warning is in place for residents south of Perth as an out-of-control fire tears through the area. Waroona and Murray Shire residents have been told to evacuate now while 145 firefighters and volunteers battle the blaze. Picture: DFES

‘Leave immediately’: Warning as fires rage

Residents are being urged to evacuate immediately as bushfires burn a major state forest.

Police are urgently searching for 71-year-old Dr Nathalie Casal, who disappeared while hiking along the Bibbulman Track from Mundaring in December 2023. Picture: WA Police

Major update on doctor missing 3 months

Police have renewed calls for help locating a doctor who disappeared three months ago while hiking with a large group after a possible surprise sighting.

A key feature of Sydney Harbour has been changed in a bid to save marine life

Major change to Sydney Harbour you missed

A huge feature of Sydney Harbour has been changed – but you might not have noticed.

Michelle Pittman and her son Dylan. Picture: Supplied

Vow that kept lost mum, son alive for 10 days

For 10 days, a woman and her nine-year-old son battled the elements while lost in dense, unforgiving bush. This is how they miraculously survived.

Jim Everett was arrested for refusing to leave the logging coupe. Picture: Bob Brown Foundation

‘Genocide’: Elder hits out after arrest

An 80-year-old Aboriginal elder has accused the government of “genocide against forests” after he was arrested during a protest.

Heartbreaking footage emerges of Koalas clinging to trees as their homes are destroyed

Heartbreaking footage emerges of Koalas clinging to trees as their homes are destroyed

Footage has emerged showing Koalas clinging to falling blue gum trees on Kangaroo Island.

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