More than 1,300 people are dead and 1.2 million displaced following devastating flooding and landslides in South-East Asia.
'Tricky rescue' to save woman who fell into cave in remote WA
A 60-year-old woman survives a 12-hour ordeal after falling into a cave in remote Western Australia, prompting a large rescue effort in the Goldfields.
Five children injured after jumping castle flies into air in Sydney's west
Emergency services were called to a property in Bradfield following reports a jumping castle had flown into the air with people onboard.
Failed fire alarms, months of warnings: Hong Kong asks why 'so many died'
Many of the people who managed to escape the Wang Fuk Court fires in Hong Kong believe the disaster could have been prevented, saying they had flagged safety concerns more than a year ago.
Seven towers burned — but the real fear in Hong Kong is how many could be next
Hong Kong's worst fire in decades exposed long-standing weaknesses in its aging residential blocks. The question haunting the city is whether the disaster could happen again.
Child’s attempt to drink engine coolant on school bus leads to legal action
Tasmania's education department and a bus company have both appeared in court after a child with a disability was allegedly left unattended on a bus with access to a bottle of engine coolant in a plastic water bottle.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 55 as blaze continues to burn — as it happened
A massive high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district has killed at least 55 people and left hundreds more missing, with firefighters continuing to battle the blaze — as it happened.
Fire engulfs high-rise apartment buildings in Hong Kong
A deadly blaze rages across several apartment blocks in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district.
Ex-marine pleads guilty to Liverpool FC parade car ramming charges
More than 100 people were injured at a Liverpool Football Club victory parade in May.
Patients evacuated by helicopter from Thai hospital as flooding continues
Floods across nine Thai provinces have killed 33 people and affected more than 2.7 million, with more rain forecast.
Alpine accident on NZ's tallest peak claims lives of two climbers
Two climbers have died on Aoraki, New Zealand's tallest mountain, and two others from the same group have been rescued.
Severe thunderstorms slam southeast Queensland
Wild weather causes damaging winds and giant hail on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane.
Storm causes damage in Port Pirie
A severe thunderstorm and hail have caused damage in Port Pirie and surrounds.
Man suffers life-threatening burns in plane crash
Paramedics are treating a man in his 60s with significant burns to his limbs, face and chest following a light plane crash in central Queensland.
Tropical Cyclone Fina forecast to ease before hitting northern WA coast
Senior meteorologist Dean Narramore is urging Top end residents to remain vigilant despite easing conditions as some areas are facing risks of flash flooding.
Teenage boy lying on road killed in 'tragic accident' in Noosa
A 17-year-old boy was struck by a ute about 2am and died at the scene.
Cyclone Fina intensifies as it moves away from NT coast — as it happened
The Bureau of Meteorology says Tropical Cyclone Fina is expected to reach category four strength while still in Northern Territory waters.
Video shows moment Indian jet crashes in Dubai
Video shows moment Indian jet crashes in Dubai.
Roofing partially collapses at Royal Darwin Hospital as Cyclone Fina hits Darwin — as it happened
Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies to a category three system as it moves away from Darwin.
Where is Cyclone Fina expected to head next?
Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system with 100km/h winds recorded at Darwin Airport.
Country firies receiving 'a lot of abuse' from motorists plead for respect
Country Fire Service volunteer Shaun Arnold says verbal abuse from the public is causing some volunteers to quit, a reality he does not want this fire danger season.
