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La Niña rains to stay for months
The La Niña climate system which is responsible for much of the heavy rain in Queensland, is set to continue.
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Queensland floods unprecedented
The widespread and devastating flooding in Queensland is being labelled as a “one in a hundred year event.”
Science & Environment
When dust storms descend
Dust storms are nothing new to Australia, despite the alarm felt by Sydneysiders when a red haze descended.
Science & Environment
The deadly perils of heatstroke
Keeping your cool when extreme temperatures suck moisture from the body can mean life and death.
Science & Environment
Tsunami: terror from the sea
Often unexpected, a tsunami can strike with deadly force, obliterating entire towns. Could yours be next?
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Top 10 features of 2010
Your favourite feature articles this year revealed how to predict the weather, where to hike around Oz and which historic pubs to visit.
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Flooding stops Birdsville races
For only the third time in 128 years, the Birdsville races have been cancelled – this time due to flooding.
Destinations
Lake Eyre floods again
Lake Eyre is flooding again. See the magnificent photos of this rare event.
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Species evolve slowly in arid Australia
Warmer, wetter areas promote biodiversity, a new study suggests.
Science & Environment
Simpson Desert bursts with life
Some of the heaviest rain in decades sees the Simpson seep into life and colour.