Storms lash regions hit by Australian bushfires Parts of Australia's east coast have been hit by severe storms as the country struggles to deal with raging bushfires. World • 18 Jan 20
Storms lash regions hit by Australian bushfires Parts of Australia's east coast have been hit by severe storms as the country struggles to deal with raging bushfires. World • 18 Jan 20
Australians warned worst wildfires are yet to come Firefighters in eastern Australia have been assessing damage from ferocious wildfires that have devastated communities and are rushing to prepare for "bad, if not worse" conditions expected to flare in the coming days. World • 10 Nov 19
Australians warned worst wildfires are yet to come Firefighters in eastern Australia have been assessing damage from ferocious wildfires that have devastated communities and are rushing to prepare for "bad, if not worse" conditions expected to flare in the coming days. World • 10 Nov 19
Bushfires rage across eastern Australia Australian firefighters warned they were in "uncharted territory" as they struggled to contain more than a dozen out-of-control bushfires across the east of the country. World • 08 Nov 19
Bushfires rage across eastern Australia Australian firefighters warned they were in "uncharted territory" as they struggled to contain more than a dozen out-of-control bushfires across the east of the country. World • 08 Nov 19
Man reported missing in Australia makes contact An Irishman who was reported missing in Australia for almost four months has made contact with his family. Ireland • 23 Feb 19
Man reported missing in Australia makes contact An Irishman who was reported missing in Australia for almost four months has made contact with his family. Ireland • 23 Feb 19
Thousands of cattle feared dead after Australia floods Hundreds of thousands of cattle weakened from a severe drought are feared to have died in record-breaking floods in northeastern Australia, authorities have said. World • 08 Feb 19
Thousands of cattle feared dead after Australia floods Hundreds of thousands of cattle weakened from a severe drought are feared to have died in record-breaking floods in northeastern Australia, authorities have said. World • 08 Feb 19
Crocodiles spotted in flooded Australian town Police have ordered locals to avoid walking in flood water in Townsville, Queensland after a huge crocodile was pictured in the drive-way of a house. World • 04 Feb 19
Crocodiles spotted in flooded Australian town Police have ordered locals to avoid walking in flood water in Townsville, Queensland after a huge crocodile was pictured in the drive-way of a house. World • 04 Feb 19
Thousands evacuated as Australian bushfires rage Thousands of people were being evacuated from their homes in northeast Australia today, as bushfires raged across Queensland state amid a scorching heatwave. World • 28 Nov 18
Thousands evacuated as Australian bushfires rage Thousands of people were being evacuated from their homes in northeast Australia today, as bushfires raged across Queensland state amid a scorching heatwave. World • 28 Nov 18
President Higgins urges mature discussion on migration President Michael D Higgins has called for a mature discussion on the issue of migration, saying policies based on a "politics of fear" were damaging and destructive. Ireland • 22 Oct 17
President Higgins urges mature discussion on migration President Michael D Higgins has called for a mature discussion on the issue of migration, saying policies based on a "politics of fear" were damaging and destructive. Ireland • 22 Oct 17
Thousands evacuated in New Zealand floods Rescue workers used tractors and boats to evacuate thousands of people at the top of New Zealand's North Island as flood waters from ex-Cyclone Debbie surged in what meteorologists said was a once-in-500 year event. World • 06 Apr 17
Thousands evacuated in New Zealand floods Rescue workers used tractors and boats to evacuate thousands of people at the top of New Zealand's North Island as flood waters from ex-Cyclone Debbie surged in what meteorologists said was a once-in-500 year event. World • 06 Apr 17
Eastern Australia hit by severe storms The east coast of Australia, including Sydney, was battered by a severe storm today, with trees uprooted and thousands left without power. News • 05 Jun 16
Eastern Australia hit by severe storms The east coast of Australia, including Sydney, was battered by a severe storm today, with trees uprooted and thousands left without power. News • 05 Jun 16
Clean-up in Brisbane after massive storm Brisbane in Australia is cleaning up after a massive hail storm ripped through the city yesterday afternoon. News • 05 Mar 15
Clean-up in Brisbane after massive storm Brisbane in Australia is cleaning up after a massive hail storm ripped through the city yesterday afternoon. News • 05 Mar 15
Woman survives 17 days in Australian rainforest A woman missing for more than two weeks in an Australian rainforest has stumbled out alive after surviving on creek water and small fish. News • 09 Oct 14
Woman survives 17 days in Australian rainforest A woman missing for more than two weeks in an Australian rainforest has stumbled out alive after surviving on creek water and small fish. News • 09 Oct 14
Three reported dead in Australia flooding Torrential rain over the weekend has flooded several towns in eastern Australia, with three deaths reported. News • 29 Jan 13
Three reported dead in Australia flooding Torrential rain over the weekend has flooded several towns in eastern Australia, with three deaths reported. News • 29 Jan 13
Severe flooding after Queensland downpours A 14-year-old boy has been rescued in the Australian state of Queensland, after he was left clinging to a tree in raging flood waters. News • 25 Jan 13
Severe flooding after Queensland downpours A 14-year-old boy has been rescued in the Australian state of Queensland, after he was left clinging to a tree in raging flood waters. News • 25 Jan 13
