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Multiple waterways in Canberra have been closed for swimming as rainfall created elevated bacteria levels.

Grim warning for popular swimming spots

Most of the waterways in one Australian city have been closed for swimming after a chilling discovery was made following ongoing heavy rainfall.

During the week, humid conditions associated with a series of low-pressure troughs triggered storms, some severe, and widespread rainfall over the interior, parts of eastern Australia, and south-western parts of the country. Picture: SKY

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‘Unsettling’ thunderstorms loom for millions

Millions of Australians are being urged to keep an eye out for changing weather conditions, as severe thunderstorms are likely to develop.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH SPECIAL. PLEASE CHECK WITH JEFF DARMANIN ST PIC ED BEFORE PUBLISHING. The sounds of summer return to Sydney. Cicadas return to the suburbs after years of silence. Double Drummer

Why cicadas are so much louder this year

Summer means a lot of things: hot weather, long nights and loud cicadas. And those noisy insects seem to be turning up the decibels this year.

It will be a scorching week as an oppressive heatwave and thunderstorms wash over the east and northwest coast of Australia, coming off the back of one state’s hottest day of the year. As heat and wild weather barrages through the coun try, the brunt of the heat will likely be felt in Queensland parts of NSW, which have been issued heatwave and thunderstorm warnings. It will be a hot and humid week for the weekend, millions of Queenslanders braced themselves for another incoming hot and wet week as sweltering conditions continue across the state, with a battering of thunderstorms and showers leaving thousands without power over the weekend. Picture: NewsWire Handout

Thousands without power after wild storms

After thousands were left without power, Australians are bracing for another hot and wet week as wild thunderstorms batter one side of the country.

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Scenes from Bronte Beach during and after Christmas

‘Unacceptable’: Councillor’s fury after beach fiasco

A local councillor who oversees eastern Sydney’s iconic beaches says what happened to Bronte on Christmas was ‘unacceptable’ and he is worried about what’s coming next.

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Scenes from Bronte Beach during and after Christmas

‘Disgusting’: Fury over wild Sydney beach party

A local councillor who oversees eastern Sydney’s iconic beaches says what happened to Bronte on Christmas was ‘unacceptable’ and he is worried about what’s coming next.

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‘White Christmas’: Town smashed by hail

One Aussie town is experiencing a white Christmas after a huge hailstorm swept through. It comes as wild weather plagues the east coast.

CSIRO FOCUS Voyage survey area with newly mapped seafloor features 'Mt Doom'.

‘New ground’: Explosive discovery unveiled in depths of Southern Ocean

Scientists on-board CSIRO’s research vessel the Investigator have made an explosive discovery while mapping the depths of the Southern Ocean, with the help of groundbreaking technology. What they found.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: Andoo Comanche heads for the outside marker during the start of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on December 26, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

‘Dicey’ weather to hit iconic yacht race

Competitors in Australia’s biggest yacht race are going to have to contend with some scary conditions on the ocean including wind gusts and hail.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: Andoo Comanche heads for the outside marker during the start of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on December 26, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

‘Dicey’ weather to hit iconic yacht race

Competitors in Australia’s biggest yacht race are going to have to contend with some scary conditions on the ocean including wind gusts and hail.

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‘Intense’ storm chaos is about to get worse

‘Intense’ storm chaos is about to get worse

Heavy rain and thunderstorms is causing chaos across three states, with flights impacted and thousands left without power.

CARDIFF, WALES - MAY 22: A woman with a shopping trolley full of groceries in a supermarket aisle on May 22, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. Last week, the UK Office for National Statistics reported an 6% average increase of food and drink prices year on year, but some staples, such as milk and pasta, had risen by more than 10%. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

One item Aussies must have this summer

Aussies are urged to ensure they have this one small but lifesaving item at home ready for disaster season this summer.

Seven Little Penguins born at Taronga Zoo in Sydney have been named after the Matildas. Picture: Supplied/ Taronga Zoo

Zoo’s move after Matilda’s mania

After an incredible run in the FIFA women’s World Cup, Matilda’s mania has been embraced with an unusual move by an Australian zoo.

14yo Lauchlon Humphries, is missing feared drowned after being swept off rocks at Cape Bridgewater, near Portland. Pic: Supplied

Tragic update for teen missing at sea

Police say they hold grave concerns for a teen swept out to sea off Cape Bridgewater in Victoria during the week.

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