Flash flooding on Australia's southeast coast has killed three people and cut off towns, isolating tens of thousands of residents, as officials on Thursday warned more downpours were expected over the next 24 hours.

Another extreme weather event on Australia’s eastern coast highlights government inaction on disaster preparation and climate change.

Wildlife carers fostering some of Australia’s most precious animals have had to rescue them one by one from rising waters and are now racing to repair fencing that keeps feral predators away

Torrential rain pummelled Australia's southeast on Thursday (May 22), triggering flash flooding and forcing officials to issue fresh evacuation orders, while 50,000 residents were warned to prepare to isolate with more downpours expected over the next 24 hours.

Relief is on the way for South Australia's drought-stricken farmers. A rain band could double the total rainfall South Australia has seen so far this year. Up to 50 millimetres of rainfall is forecast across the state,

Torrential rain continued to lash Thursday, swelling already engorged rivers, engulfing roads and leaving almost 50,000 people stranded. Police found the body

Flash flooding on Australia's southeast coast has killed two people and cut off towns, isolating tens of thousands of residents, as officials on Thursday warned more downpours were expected over the next 24 hours.