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Queensland severe weather and bushfire preparedness

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Southeast Queensland issued severe thunderstorm and flash flooding warnings

Authorities in Queensland initiated the ‘Get Ready Queensland Week’ from October 5 to 11 to prepare residents for the upcoming Higher-Risk Weather Season. State Disaster Coordinator Chris Stream and ambassador Johnathan

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Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global food security

190 clusters · 1444 sources · last updated

Latest: Vietnam faces electricity and water shortages due to strong El Niño

The 2026–27 Super El Niño, nicknamed “Godzilla,” is reaching unprecedented intensity, with the World Meteorological Organization warning it could be the strongest since 1950. Global agricultural supplies are under seve

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2026 Melbourne Cup preparations and race day

4 clusters · 29 sources · last updated

Latest: Melbourne Cup 2026 draws highest viewership since 2020

Preparations for the 166th running of the Melbourne Cup involved 39 horses initially in contention. Trainers such as Ciaron Maher, who aimed to field eight runners, and Joseph O’Brien, who planned to enter five, prepared

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NSW emergency services infrastructure and equipment upgrades

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: NSW SES opens $6.6 million emergency headquarters in Dubbo

New South Wales is expanding the operational and training capabilities of its emergency services through technological advancements and significant capital investments. In the Snowy Monaro District, the Rural Fire Servi

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Severe weather and flooding in Australia

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Severe thunderstorms cause damage across Canberra and Riverina

Severe weather events have impacted various regions across Australia. In Central Australia, a severe storm in Alice Springs caused widespread destruction, including property damage from fallen trees and large hailstones.

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Queensland flash flooding and rescue incident

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: Journalist Will Murray rescues driver from sinking vehicle during Australian floods

Severe storms and record-breaking rainfall in southeast Queensland, Australia, triggered widespread flash flooding, causing infrastructure damage, school closures, and hundreds of emergency calls. Some areas recorded up

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Bogong moth migration and population recovery in Australia

7 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Bogong moth migration causes false rain readings on Australian radar

Endangered Bogong moths have begun their annual migration through New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. In late September, large numbers of the insects were reported swarming residential areas in Sydney s

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Global El Niño weather and climate risks

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: New Zealand climate enters uncharted territory amid warming and El Niño

The emergence of a ‘Super El Niño’ is driving significant extreme weather risks globally. In the United States, the arrival of ‘Kelvin waves’ associated with the phenomenon threatens the West Coast with rising sea levels

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