Flooding, storms forecast for parts of south-east Australia after record dry start to spring

After a warm and dry start to spring, heavy rain is expected to sweep across south-east Australia this weekend.

South-east Australia lashed by storms, as Melbourne records wettest day in years

More than 200 calls for help were recorded after flash flooding hit parts of Melbourne, with more rain on the way.

Hundreds rescued and thousands stranded after widespread flooding in Australia’s New South Wales state

Hundreds of people have been rescued but thousands remain stranded after widespread flooding in Australia's New South Wales state on Wednesday.

IN PICTURES: Swollen NSW rivers have delivered the worst flooding in almost a century

Communities along the Hawkesbury River are also bracing for the worst flooding in the area since 1961, with the river predicted to reach a peak of up to 15m on Monday night. Warragamba Dam has spilled ...

NSW warned to brace for flash-flooding as Australia drenched in late summer deluge

In NSW, a flash-flooding warning has been issued for areas in the state’s far northwest and west, where the “significant” flood risk follows six-hour rainfall totals of up to 120mm in Winnathee.