The Latest Breaking News from Flood

Heaps of ruined furniture, broken electricals and sodden, mould-breeding carpet represent the damage and heartbreak from last week’s inundation. The challenge now is what to do with it

Every parent knows that raising kids comes with a flood of advice, much of it unsolicited and often contradictory. Say something that goes against the grain, and you might get eye rolls or judgment from the sidelines. But sometimes, those so-called “bad takes” age better than anyone expects. Some unpopular…

Court rejects argument that man’s home is at risk from glacial flood but sets precedent that polluters may be held liable for costs

A German court on Wednesday rejected a climate case brought by a Peruvian farmer against energy giant RWE, but set a potentially important precedent on polluters' liability for their carbon emissions.

Heavy wet conditions could wreak havoc amid the proliferation of wide tyres and tight clearances

Thousands of people remain isolated while other flood-hit communities continue the clean up, with homes declared beyond repair as the premier meets farmers.

Community members become first responders when disaster strikes, but the prime minister has promised flooded communities they will not be left behind.

The Reality War episode on Saturday will see the Doctor and the Time Lord villain, the Rani, go head to head in a battle.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pledging more funds for flood-affected communities, praising the "extraordinary resilience" shown by those on the front line.