Australia Weather News
Victoria declares state energy emergency after power station damaged by storms
Authorities say cracks identified at the Yallourn power station and coal mine put it at risk of flooding, and "the impact of that would be significant". 
Melbourne residents hit by devastating storms told they will not have power for three more weeks
Melbourne residents hit by last week's violent storms are told to prepare to be without power for another three weeks in the middle of winter. 
Melbourne communities urged not to drink tap water potentially contaminated after storms
Yarra Valley Water issues a directive for three communities in Melbourne's outer east to not drink tap water, warning residents that boiling the water will not remove contaminants. 
Fog blankets coast from Brisbane to Cairns, showers and possible storms to follow
The weather phenomenon engulfed the south-east, stretching west to Gatton and as far north as Cairns. 
Victorians left without power in deadly storms may not be reconnected until the weekend
Victorian communities plunged into a blackout by deadly storms may not have their power back until Sunday, as emergency crews detail the harrowing experience of responding to the wild weather. 
Emergency authorities apologise for late flood warning, issued 1.5hrs after Traralgon Creek peaked
Emergency services have apologised for issuing an evacuation order 1.5 hours after the Traralgon Creek had peaked, when water was already rushing through streets. 
Homes in Ipswich, Toowoomba, Mango Hill lose power as storms hit south-east Queensland
More than 4,000 properties at Ipswich, Toowoomba and Mango Hill are blacked out as a band of storms sweeps across south-east Queensland.