‘Be prepared’: Warning to young Aussies
Young Aussies are being called to help ensure the country is equipped to combat the immediate aftermath of floods, bushfires and other potentially devastating climate events.
Weather
Extreme heat smashes Australia
Millions of people have been urged to remain vigilant as fire risks grow, with much of the country experiencing heatwave conditions.
Major flood warning as dam set to spill
Residents have been warned to stay alert as flood levels rise across one Aussie state, forcing authorities to release water from two major dams.
State slammed by 83mm in one hour
A spate of flash flooding and severe storms have thrashed one state, with major dams at risk of overflow and much more rainfall forecast to fall in the coming days.
Critical warning over wild weather forecast
A concerning number of Aussies don’t have an emergency plan during storm season, even though one in three people will experience some sort of disaster.
Cars smashed, trees torn up in storm chaos
A huge clean-up effort has begun and hundreds remain without power after “crazy” storms battered Sydney and parts of NSW.
’Extreme’: Horror forecast for one state
Millions are bracing for scorching temperatures on their hottest day of summer so far as “extreme” fire danger looms.
‘Too late to leave’: Horror fire burns
Residents in parts of Victoria have been told they are “in danger” and “need to act immediately to survive” as bushfires tear through the state.
Arson charges laid on eve of fire ban
A man has been charged with intentionally setting fires in an area that has been gripped by bushfires and extreme fire danger.
Brutal weather for Christmas, Boxing days
A cold front is charging towards parts of Australia sending temperatures soaring for Christmas with some capitals peaking at 40C.
What weather will be like on Christmas Day
For the majority of Australia, it will be a sunny and bright day for Christmas, with mild temperatures and a slight chance of rain or storms.
‘Extreme’: Horror forecast for Boxing Day
One Aussie state has issued a massive warning over “extreme” dangers over the Christmas period, amid scorching temperatures and a massive bushfire still being contained.
Warning as crazy bushfire ‘out-of-control’
A major warning has been issued over an out-of-control bushfire burning through thousands of hectares of land – all ahead of a scorcher weekend in Australia.
Full Christmas Day forecast revealed
Sydney is among the lucky cities with a promising Christmas Day weather forecast – but it may not be long before temperatures soar again.
Emergency alert for storm-smashed state
Residents in parts of Queensland have been urged to “prepare now” as the state is battered by rain and flash flooding, in what could be its wettest December in 14 years.
Extreme 48 hours of weather to hit millions
Forecasters are warning an “unusual” weather change – not seen for almost two decades – could lead to dangerous conditions across much of the nation.
Stranded couple stalked by croc for 2 nights
A couple in their 50s spent three days in some of the croc-infested territory without food, phones, a car or bottled water.
Power bills cut for Christmas in one state
Households in one state are getting a cash kicker to knock the top off power bills before Christmas.
Dire heatwave, storm warning for millions
Millions of Aussies are under heatwave warnings as temperatures rise above the mid-40s in some regions – all while storms continue to batter the east coast.
Map reveals fatal risk growing in Aus
A hot and wet summer is going to put further pressure on household budgets and the health of millions of Aussies.
Wild clip as millions brace for storm chaos
Wild footage has emerged as millions brace for widespread rain and storms to lash the east coast.
‘Not yet:’ Grim warning on renewables rollout
A major report into Australia’s ability to reach its renewable energy target has warned the rollout is not at the “speed and scale” needed.
‘Triple digit’: Rain, hail, storms to pound east
After Melbourne was pounded on Wednesday, other cities are now in the way of a vicious weather system that could bring drenching rain and hail
State on alert for thunderstorm asthma
Victorians have been put on alert of a high risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma that is about to hit parts of the state.
Storms set to smash ‘all states and territories’
Warm waters around Australia are providing the perfect conditions for a hectic week of weather with storms just about everywhere and heatwaves.
Millions swelter through ongoing heatwave
Sydneysiders have flocked to beaches in an attempt to stay cool as a heatwave descended across the state.
Records fall in fresh heatwave hell
Temperatures have soared about 15C above average as a brutal heatwave hits millions of Aussies.
‘Action’: Australia’s big climate pledge
Australia is making a major commitment to help poorer countries weather the effects of climate change.
‘Extreme danger’: Daily storms for millions
Forecasters are warning that storms – some severe – could be a daily occurance for major cities across Australia bringing dangerous conditions.
Stifling three-day heatwave arrives
Millions of Aussies are expected to continue to battle through an unrelenting heatwave, as severe thunderstorms are forecast for some areas.
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