Every state and territory can expect a soaking in coming days as wet conditions oust scorching temperatures.

A local record of 186mm fell in the 24 hours to the morning of Jan 16 in one spot. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Australia has made big strides in flood warnings, levees and planning rules – but too often the message still doesn’t land.

Flood warnings have been issued for the Northern Territory as rising waters threaten to isolate communities and strand unwary travellers. Sandbagging stations are open, and far north residents are ...