Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout

What do the next few months hold, weather-wise? For clues, we can look to the oceans around Australia.

The woman, aged in her 20s, was attempting to flee a vehicle when she was swept away, with the search continuing * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A search is underway after a woman was swept into a flooded creek in the Hunter region overnight, as heavy downpours continue to batter large parts of northern New South Wales. Police said the car, a Mini, was being driven by a 27-year-old woman in Rothbury, near Cessnock, when it became stuck on Old North Road, through the swollen creek, just before 8pm on Saturday. Continue reading...

Torrential rain has triggered flooding, destroyed hundreds of houses, and killed more than 150 people in the past month.