City cracks grim historic temp record
One Aussie city has cracked a grim temperature record not seen in years, amid warnings large parts of the country could expect less rainfall and scorching temperatures for months to come.
Weather
Millions to swelter in ‘severe heat’
Millions of Aussies are set for a scorcher on the last day of summer with super high temps on the cards amid a severe heat warning.
‘Catastrophising’: BOM boss lashes out
The head of the Bureau of Meteorology has taken a swipe at the media while defending his agency’s performance over a devastating summer.
‘Catastrophic’: Warning ahead of scorcher
Communities in Victoria’s west have been warned to evacuate their properties ahead of dangerous bushfire conditions on Wednesday.
‘Not safe to return: Blaze destroys six homes
More than 500 firefighters are continuing to battle an out of control bushfire in Victoria’s west that has destroyed six homes.
Cyclone, thunderstorms set to smash Aussies
Aussies are being warned to batten down the hatches as a cyclone pummels one part of Australia, while severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall lash another.
Warning Tropical Cyclone could hit coast
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln remains in waters off Australia’s coast and could redevelop overnight, the Bureau of Meteorology has warned.
Brutal blow to Swift’s first Sydney show
With hot temperatures across the country, those attending Accor Stadium will likely have to deal with heavy rain and storms while trying to beat the heat.
Soaring temperatures hit Aussie cities
Large parts of the country are gearing up for sweltering temperatures this weekend following dangerous bushfire conditions in one state.
Cyclone returns to sweep through coast
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln is expected to re-intensify, prompting a warning from the Bureau of Meteorology, while other parts of Australia are facing fire conditions.
‘How I feel at Christmas’: Snake’s massive feed stuns social media
An incredible photo of a python post-feed has gone viral, with many questioning what it must have consumed.
Blaze dangerously close to theme park
A bushfire has caused chaos after getting close to two popular attractions as temperatures climbed in one city.
Commuter chaos as wild storms halt trains
Officials are advising the public to delay their trip due to the heavy weather, as a major train line is shut down.
15,000 homes still without power after storm
Thousands of residents and businesses in one state have been left without power, with fears some could remain unconnected until late next week.
‘Extreme’ weather to hit over weekend
Millions of Australians are being urged to brace for wild weather over the weekend as the country is lashed by a heatwave and a cyclone.
Floods turn deadly as storm batters state
A woman has been found dead in floodwaters as urgent warnings are issued for drivers in two states.
Complete list of Brisbane road closures
As heavy rain persists, roads across Brisbane and South East Queensland face closures due to flooding, causing travel disruptions.
Grim warning for autumn’s weather
The outlook for Australia’s weather over the next three months is in and it wont be happy reading for many.
Thousands still in darkness after wild storms
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses remain without power after severe storms and devastating bushfires hit one state.
New warning as cyclone risk grows
Forecasters have said there is now an increased chance that a cyclone bringing as much as 200mm of rain could strike Australia.
State on alert as third cyclone could form
Thousands of people are on alert for the third time as a tropical low intensifies with a chance it could become a cyclone.
Storms lash city’s outskirts
Nearly 2000 residents are being impacted by storms that have hit the outer suburbs of Sydney.
Heat and floods spell countrywide danger
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning Australians of hazardous weather conditions during the week.
Man saved from U-Haul trapped in flood
Heavy rainfall has caused dangerous flooding across the territory, trapping people in deadly spots on the road.
Heatwave hits two states as mercury soars
Residents in multiple cities are sweating through scorching conditions as heatwave warnings are issued.
‘Not good’: Tradie captures insane weather pic
A FIFO worker has captured the moment a menacing sandstorm enveloped an outback work site as more weather chaos is forecast.
State hit by ‘life threatening’ flooding
Queenslanders still being slammed by ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily have been warned of the chance of a third system hitting the state this summer.
Brutal outlook for weekend weather
Millions of Aussies could swelter under punishing temperatures in the high thirties this weekend as weather systems clash.
‘Life-threatening’: 300mm to hit one state
Three states are in the firing line and some towns are set to be isolated by flooding as a persistent storm rages — with yet another on the way.
City swelters through second heatwave
One capital city is enduring its second severe heatwave for the year, with the mercury soaring above 45C in multiple locations.
Terrifying scenes, Aussies flee for their lives
Torrential rains have brought more flash-flooding across southeast Queensland, forcing some residents to swim for their lives.
Major city to see hottest day in almost a year
The coming days will see temperatures almost top out at 40C in multiple capital cities but one will see its toastiest day for almost a year.
‘Insane’: Busy shopping mall underwater
Experts have urged people to “find higher ground” after a popular shopping centre in southeast Queensland goes underwater.
Superstorm warning for Aussie state
Parts of Queensland have been warned to bunker down as ex-cyclone Kirrily feeds fresh thunderstorms, sparking ‘significant risk’ for residents.
Extreme heat blast for Australia Day
An extreme heatwave could see temperatures soar into the forties for millions on an uncomfortable Australia Day.
50k without power as city hit by cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has crossed the Queensland coast near one of the state’s major cities, bringing damaging winds and massive power outages.
‘Forget it’: Townsville put on notice
A Queensland town has been ordered into lockdown as residents brace for a wild storm that’s set to bring heavy rainfall and 170km/h winds.
120 schools closed, cyclone to hit in hours
Cyclone Kirrily could hit Townsville within just hours with warnings of 140km/h wind gusts and rain totals of 200mm.
Brutal Australia Day forecast gets worse
A heatwave will grip huge parts of the country this Australia Day weekend, and is set to bring some of the hottest days in Aussie history.
Fears of 1m drenching as cyclone confirmed
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has been officially declared as a Category One storm, with fears it could dump a metre of rain this Australia Day.
Heat, storms set to batter Aus Day
Storms, heatwave conditions and cyclones – Aussies across the country’s capital cities will be experiencing it all this Australia Day as the national outlook is revealed.
Horror map shows how Australia is set to fry
A terrifying has revealed the extent of the heatwave about to grip Australia’s most populous state.
BBQs could be off: Grim Aus Day forecast
A cyclone is set to hit while drenching rains and record challenging – or even breaking heat – are all on the cards for a mess of an Australia Day.
Fears of 120km/h winds from cyclone hell
One Aussie state is bracing for the worst amid fears of 120km/h wind gusts and intense rainfall after battling scorching heatwave temperatures.
‘Quickly intensify’: Cyclone heads for coast
A category 3 cyclone is set to hit part of the country this week, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting a severe impact.
Chance of new cyclone’s landfall revealed
One Aussie state is facing a dual front of heatwaves and storms from a tropical low which could form into a tropical cyclone in days, as models reveal its chances of making landfall.
‘Life threatening’: Dire weather warning
Multiple states could scorch getting well into the forties this weekend – even 50c – but elsewhere torrential rain may bring “life threatening” conditions.
Iran and Pakistan fire missiles at each other
The United Nations and United States have expressed alarm and called for calm after Iran and Pakistan traded air strikes.
‘Extreme’ heat to push highs past 50C
Aussies are bracing for unusually high temperatures that could exceed 50C, made extra sweaty by record-breaking humidity.
‘Intense, severe’ weather set to smash east
Up to 120mm of rain could fall in just hours in parts of eastern and southern Australia as an intense low pressure system makes its presence felt.
‘100mm a day’: Danger as monsoon hits Qld
Another tropical low forming off the north Queensland coast could enhance an already unforgiving monsoon trough that has dumped accumulated falls of up to 300mm.
‘Monsoon’: Grim warning of 500mm falls
Storms which could drop up to 500mm of “monsoon” rain on some parts of the country have been forecast for Aussies, amid a wild week of storms, floods and heatwaves.
Weekend scorcher sparks grim warning
A weekend racing event has been canned as a heatwave threatens to push the mercury to 41C, with concerns for horses in the extreme heat.
Dozens of sea creatures found dead on beach
Recent rainfall is the most likely cause behind dozens of sea creatures washing up dead at a popular camping location.
Two cyclones forming at same time
Parts of Australia are set to be lashed by wild weather, with twin storm systems that could develop into cyclones brewing off the coast.
State hit by ‘life threatening’ rain, floods
The state emergency service has received 337 requests for assistance and completed two rescues, as severe storms place one state on high alert.
Grim weather warning as rain gathers
Thousands of people are being warned to brace for heavy rains and “life-threatening” floods as wild weather returns.
’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.
Disturbing reality of Aussie beaches
Australia has faced an increasing number of drownings this summer compared with other years.
Aussies brace for stormy NYE washout
Millions of Aussies have been urged to prepare for a thunderous start to 2024, with storms and wet weather mounting to New Year’s Eve.
City braces for ‘hottest day in four years’
Millions of Aussies have been urged to brace for their hottest December day in four years as a severe heatwave grips Queensland.
‘Unprecedented’: Threat for storm-hit cities
A surprise heatwave is on the way for storm-hit areas of Australia and, with thousands still without power, it could become deadly.
‘Serious’: New Year’s weather we didn’t want
The awful conditions that have plagued eastern Australia are set to ease – but not for long with meteorologists warning of New Year weather drama.
Tenth person dies after Christmas storms
Tragically, a tenth person has now been confirmed dead from the devastating Christmas storms after a camping ground was inundated.
Mayor’s fury at late BOM storm warning
A prominent Mayor has slammed the Bureau of Meteorology over issuing storm warnings while his city was being hit with wild weather.
9yo who drowned in floodwaters identified
The girl wandered off from her family home shortly before a severe thunderstorm hit the area.
28 places where Aussies shouldn’t swim
Following recent storm activity, a warning has been issued to avoid dozens of popular swimming areas for this reason.
Iconic resort faces ‘worst’ ever ski conditions
Visitors at one of the world’s most famous ski resorts are praying for a miracle after disastrous conditions wiped out the season.
Aussies without power until New Year
One state’s Christmas Day storm has wreaked havoc, leaving thousands without power and denying families a Boxing Day out at a tourism mecca’s famous theme parks.
‘Insane’: Massive hail stones smash town
The weather ravaging eastern Australia has damaged houses, knocked out power for thousands and pelted residents with massive hail stones.
Iconic beach unrecognisable after floods
Severe weather has caused chaos in parts of Sydney over the past few festive days, completely altering the look of the nation’s most iconic beach.
‘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.
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.
Big winners from a wet and wild Christmas
While experts warn that the deadly dry season is still a threat, the weather might offer a slight reprieve for those in NSW.
Xmas weather warning: ‘Very hazardous’
The miserable forecast for Christmas continues with forecasters concerned that intense storms could bringing dangerous conditions.
Christmas weather forecast just got worse
This Yuletide was always looking a bit dicey weather-wise – but now things have got a whole lot worse.
Moment home collapses in bushfire
One state is battling three emergency-level bushfires, with the latest threatening lives and homes within the capital’s metro area.
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.
‘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.
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