100mm of rain as soggy Christmas hits
El Nino should have brought a hot and dry Christmas but a rival climate driver is pushing rain and cooler temperatures into the east.
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‘How did no one know?’: BoM smashed
The BoM is under fire after Queensland flood victims said they received emergency alerts while on the roofs of their already flooded homes.
Katter’s wild Gestapo rant over road closures
In a blustering rant, Federal MP Bob Katter likened the Queensland government as the “Gestapo” after roads were closed in the far north due to flooding.
Record rain following Jasper causes flooding
It’s expected flood records from 1977 will be smashed as heavy rainfall lashes areas already hit by a cyclone.
Two struck by lightning amid wild weather
A child is among two people struck by lightning as wild weather lashes the country, with the bureau warning more could be on the way.
Miserable weather news for Christmas
For millions, pack away dreams of an Aussie Christmas with beers on the beach – instead forecasters have said dreary conditions are coming.
Man dies after found near fallen powerlines
A young man’s body has been found next to fallen powerlines after a vicious storm ripped through southeast QLD, bringing 170km/h winds.
Aussies on high alert for ‘secret killer’
Aussies are being warned of a “secret killer” over the sweltering summer break, following confirmation 2023 was the warmest year on record.
City’s blistering heatwave smashes records
Sydney has sweltered through its hottest start to summer in more than 160 years after days of temperatures higher than 40C.
State warned on aircon as heatwave hits
NSW residents enduring a blistering day have been asked to delay using non-essential appliances on Thursday night, and turn up the temperature of their airconditioning.
‘Comical’: TV stars’ cyclone coverage roasted
Cyclone Jasper has left 40,000 without power and a trail of destruction – but it hasn’t stopped social media mocking the “dramatic” TV coverage.
Incredible images as ultra-rich flee cyclone
Incredible images show wealthy boat owners fleeing to safety as Cyclone Jasper prepares to make landfall within hours.
Second heatwave to bring nightmare temps
Large parts of NSW are set to swelter through more severe temperatures as another heatwave sweeps the state later this week.
Urgent evacuation as monster cyclone nears
Bureau of Meteorology staff on an idyllic, and very remote, island are to be evacuated amid fears it could see a direct hit from Cyclone Jasper.
Huge dust storms stretches 1800km
Incredible footage has captured the moment a 1800km dust storm consumed parts of Australia, bringing cool relief to the desert.
Month’s worth of rain falls in one day
A huge rain band has swept parts of Australia, including one town that was soaked by its heaviest December rainfall in 75 years.
Cyclone could ‘re-intensify’ before landfall
Residents have been warned to prepare for gale force winds and heavy rains, with fears Cyclone Jasper could re-intensify before making landfall.
Australia smashed by extreme weather
As parts of the country bakes through a heatwave, one group of Aussies are bracing for the possibility of flooding rain.
‘Microburst’ storm carnage flips heatwave
Severe weather warnings have flipped the heatwave on its head as windy storms leave a trail of destruction amid the oppressive heatwave.
Calls to ambos soar amid heatwave
Emergency services will be on standby as three concerts are held in one of the hottest parts of the country on Saturday night.
Freak storm smashes coastal community
Roofs have been torn from buildings, tress and power lines brought down, and power cut off to properties after a sudden summer storm.
‘Not a drill’: Grim cyclone warning issued
Authorities have issued a critical warning to communities in North Queensland as Tropical Cyclone Jasper inches closer and closer to making landfall.
Australia’s nightmare summer forecast
Australians are being told to prepare now for a summer of more frequent and longer heatwaves just as the country braces for a weekend of brutal heat. Here’s what’s coming.
Bill spike warning as heatwave hits
Australians have been warned to be conscious of their power bill as summertime temperatures break records.
Dramatic shift as heatwave turns to rain
A sudden cool change is set to lower temperatures by 15C for millions of Aussies, but at the cost of a surprise rain event.
City faces hottest day since Black Summer
Many Aussie cities are bracing for their hottest days in years, including one urban hotspot that can expect temperatures in the mid-40s.
‘Oppressive’: Horror heatwave set to hit
The Bureau of Meteorology has urged Aussies to brace for a heatwave that will hit every mainland state and send temperatures into the 40s.
Cyclone threat worsens off Aus coast
Concern is growing over a cyclone that is likely to reach Australian shores as weather officials warn it could become a category 5 storm.
Heatwave over half of Aus in 45C scorcher
Some parts of Australia will see their “hottest weather” in years as authorities warn of a scorching heatwave that will sear half the country.
’It’s early’: Concern as big cyclone jumps gun
Australia’s first tropical cyclone of the season is powerful – and it’s arrived much earlier than anyone expected.
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