Mapped: Why 2024 could be our hottest year
Australia is suffering through a wet and chilly winter, but heat records are being broken all around the world – prompting new ideas about how we should be dealing with it.
Weather
Aussies freeze through coldest morning of the year
An extra blanket or two could be in order as Australians woke up to icy weather across the country. See how long the cold blast will last.
High Country campers hospitalised as gum tree crushes tents
Four people from a Bright caravan park were taken to hospital after a gum tree toppled onto tents and a caravan, as severe storms lashed Victoria.
’Life-threatening’: New state hit by storm
Ominous forecasts predict further thunderstorms and “life-threatening flooding” for Victoria, as thousands wait for power to return.
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Mixed Christmas forecasts for Victoria, Carols storm threat
Melburnians can have a Christmas roast and pudding in comfort with rain forecast for the 25th, but other parts of the state will be warm and dry. Meanwhile Carols by Candlelight could be hit by thunderstorms.
‘Oh my god, I’m glad we’re weren’t here’: Flood heartbreak after dad dies
A family has been devastated by floods just five months after their father died in a car crash. Watch the heartbreaking video of the mum’s experience visiting it for the first time.
Why Victoria’s ‘rollercoaster’ weather is here to stay
After some sunny days, Victorians are set to shiver through the rest of the week when temperatures drop more than 10C – and it looks like the fluctuating weather pattern isn’t changing anytime soon.
Melbourne records its coldest winter morning this year
Victorians awoke to temperatures as low as -3.8 degrees on Wednesday, in what’s been an icy week for early risers across the state.
Is Melbourne’s weather really that bad?
From lashing rain to soaring heat, Melbourne is notorious for its highly unpredictable weather — but a deep dive into the city’s climate patterns reveals if it’s really as lousy as people say.
Nightmare delays as wild weather sparks train chaos
Public transport users are facing nightmare commutes after wild storms lashed the city, prompting mass delays across the rail network.
Why Victorians can look forward to autumn weather
Victorians are facing a cool start to March but summer hasn’t disappeared just yet. Here’s what’s forecast for Easter.
Sleepless nights ahead as heatwave warning sounded
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a heatwave warning for parts of the state, with some Victorians set to swelter through temperatures of more than 40C.
Cold snap to sweep Victoria on Christmas Day
Victorians wishing for a sunny Christmas will be left disappointed as cool and wet conditions are forecast to hit the state.
How long Melbourne’s chilly blast will last
After an “exceptional” cold burst brought downpours, floods, hail and gusty winds to Melbourne, here’s when we can finally expect warmer weather.
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