Destructive winds, flash flooding and large hailstones have battered southeast Queensland, causing major traffic and flight delays for thousands of holidaymakers. The Bureau of Meteorology warned “several waves of thunderstorms” will be hitting the southeast corner of the sunshine state on Saturday, with large hail, lightning and heavy rain alreadyContinue Reading

A significant upgrade of the country’s National Situation Room will mean Australia is better prepared for terrorism events and natural disasters. The all-hazards headquarters, based in Canberra, have been upgraded in response to recommendations from the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements. Technological improvements mean staff can react “swiftly”Continue Reading