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7news.com.au
7news.com.au > news > queensland-braces-for-major-flooding-as-record-rainfall-batters-states-north-c-21144975

Queensland braces for major flooding as record rainfall batters state's north

1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (187+ words) Queensland is bracing for major flooding as a powerful weather system unleashes record rainfall right across the state's north, with emergency services on high alert this morning. There are major concerns across northwest Queensland of flooding reminiscent of the devastating…...

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7news.com.au
7news.com.au > news > over-200mm-of-rain-predicted-in-queenslands-far-north-as-deluge-begins-c-21138913

Over 200mm of rain predicted in Queenslands far north as deluge begins

1+ day, 8+ min ago  (299+ words) A severe weather warning has been issued for Queenslands northwest and northeast as the region holds its breath in preperation for the anticipated deluage. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued the warning on Sunday morning which impacts areas across Mount…...

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7news.com.au
7news.com.au > news > severe-thunderstorms-and-potential-flooding-predicted-for-swathes-of-queensland--c-21132419

Severe thunderstorms and potential flooding predicted for swathes of Queensland

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (326+ words) Potentially devastating storms and flooding have been tipped to smash through Queensland as rain already pelts sodden parts of the state's north. The Bureau of Meteorology have urged residents across the state's northwest and northeast to prepare as a "monsoon…...

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7news.com.au
7news.com.au > news > queensland-braces-for-flooding-as-strong-winds-batter-coast-c-21129194

Queensland braces for flooding as strong winds batter coast

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (409+ words) Queensland is bracing for flooding as strong wind warnings and flood watches remain in place across large parts of the state. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued strong wind warnings for extensive stretches of the Queensland coast and gulf…...

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7news.com.au
7news.com.au > news > queensland-set-to-be-smashed-by-more-rain-as-large-areas-put-on-flood-watch-c-21122822

Queensland set to be smashed by more rain as large areas put on flood watch

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (356+ words) Parts of Queensland are set to be inundated as flood watches are issued for parts of the north-western and northeast tropical coast. A major rain event lasting multiple days is expected to worsen from Friday and into the weekend with…...

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7news.com.au
7news.com.au > news > australia-ramps-up-bans-on-hardto-recycle-items-with-sweeping-rules-by-2026-c-20704926

Australia ramps up bans on hard‑to-recycle items with sweeping rules by 2026

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1465+ words) Australians are preparing to say goodbye to some of the most recognisable little bits of plastic in everyday life as states roll out new bans and phase-outs from 2026. The small fish-shaped soy sauce bottle, the humble bread bag tag, and…...

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7NEWS
7news.com.au > news > german-woman-becomes-first-wheelchair-user-in-space-with-jeff-bezos-blue-origin--c-21073036

Engineer becomes first wheelchair user in space

Engineer becomes first wheelchair user in space1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (560+ words) A paraplegic engineer from Germany has blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding earth from on high. Severely injured in a mountain bike accident seven years…...

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7NEWS
7news.com.au > news > severe-storms-to-follow-sweltering-days-after-40c-heatwave-across-four-states-c-21067102

Severe storm warning after heatwave

Severe storm warning after heatwave1+ week, 1+ day ago  (347+ words) Storms severe enough to down trees and trigger outages and flash floods are set to follow the scorching days and sweltering nights currently impacting eastern Australia. The heatwave, which has delivered 40-degree plus temperatures across a wide swathe of South…...

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7NEWS
7news.com.au > news > scientists-address-meteorite-theory-after-object-smashes-into-tesla-windscreen-on-rural-sa-highway-c-21065132

Meteorite theory addressed after mysterious object smashes self-driving car

Meteorite theory addressed after mysterious object smashes self-driving car1+ week, 1+ day ago  (578+ words) Scientists have revealed their findings after a suspected meteorite struck a self-driving car in rural South Australia. Andrew and Jo Melville-Smith were blasted with glass fragments in the moment of sudden impact while driving home to Whyalla on the Augusta…...

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7NEWS
7news.com.au > news > the-bureau-of-meteorology-drops-official-christmas-day-forecast-with-sun-storms-and-rain-all-on-the-cards-c-21053063

The Bureau’s official Christmas Day forecast has landed

The Bureau’s official Christmas Day forecast has landed1+ week, 2+ day ago  (644+ words) It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, with the official forecast finally released by the Bureau of Meteorology showing a varied mix of summer weather for the country. With Christmas Day only one week away, those anticipating sunny beach…...