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Australia: Victorian towns in flood path still at risk
A large body of water gradually moving towards the northwest Victorian city of Swan Hill has threatened small communities in its path.
Reprieve brief as more bad weather looms
Another weekend bout of wind and rain is being forecasted as the North Island recovers from 72 hours of storms.
Clean-up from storm begins
All Auckland roads have been re-opened and power is being restored as the recovery from 72 hours of storms that battered the North Island begins.
Wild weather wreaks havoc
Warnings of more gale force winds and heavy rain have been issued as a deep low moves east across the North Island this morning.
Nature's brutal king hit
Wild weather was last night lashing the upper North Island as heavy rain and high tides combined to keep authorities and residents on high alert for more coastal flooding.
NZ pair upset at flood cash 'racism'
A Kiwi couple caught up in the Queensland floods say they are disgusted at being denied Govt assistance because they are from NZ.
Severe thunderstorms menace Queensland
Severe thunderstorms have hampered the reconnection of power to flood-weary southeast Queenslanders.
Queensland teen survives raging torrent
Queensland police say a teenager photographed as she was swept to what appeared to be certain death in Toowoomba has survived.
Toowoomba mother, son to be buried together
About 150 mourners gathered to farewell Donna and Jordan Rice - the teen who sacrificed himself to save his brother.
Floods: now the blame game begins
As floodwaters continue to isolate large areas of Queensland and Victoria, the ground is being laid for recriminations and blame.
Heavy rain triggers flooding on West Coast
The West Coast's Fox River burst its banks today, forcing some residents and bach owners to evacuate, some of them carrying off possessions they wanted to save.
No truth to flood volunteer's claim - police
Police say there is no truth to an "overwhelmed" volunteer's claims that he found two bodies in a house at Goodna.
Navy ship begins clearing flood debris
An Australian navy minehunter has started looking for dangerous debris washed down the Brisbane River.
Cruel fraudsters target flood donations
Fraudsters are stealing cash and personal details from people intending to donate to Queensland flood victims.
NZ flood victims may be denied emergency funding
New Zealanders forced from their homes in the Queensland floods have been told they are not eligible for disaster recovery subsidies.
Flooded state tries to learn from disaster
The Queensland flood disaster inquiry is to focus on planning for the future.
Brisbane facing unprecedented crisis
The people of Brisbane are facing the prospect of major disruption for some time yet.
Couple float down river on inflatable dolls
A couple needed to be rescued after floating down Melbourne's Yarra River on ... inflatable dolls.
Victoria's turn for flood devastation
One of the worst floods in Victoria's history is continuing to threaten communities.