Coaches left in the dark in AFL ‘chaos’
Torrential weather wreaked havoc at the MCG on Thursday with both teams being left “helpless” and without key information.
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‘Exploding’: Teen’s lightning strike horror
A teenager has recalled the horror moment she felt everything was “exploding” after almost being struck by lightning during a bout of wild weather.
Millions facing long weekend washout
Long weekend plans could be under threat across swathes of the country as millions brace for heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Travel Tuesday: Experience Oz, Luxury Escapes, Myer
Looking for something to do these school holidays or long weekend? This week there’s 28 per cent off Gold Coast theme parks, up to 68 per cent off staycations, up to 20 per cent off LEGO and 20 per cent off wine tours to keep everyone entertained.
Easter weekend drownings deadliest ever
A fateful combination of weather conditions has created the deadliest Easter long weekend in Australia’s recorded history.
Six dead in horror spate of Easter drownings
A sixth person has drowned after wild weather whipped up dangerous seas across the country over the Easter long weekend.
Urgent health warning for beachgoers
Sunseekers are being warned of a toxic micro-algae milkshake across this Australian coastline.
Weather whiplash for Easter long weekend
Aussies celebrating the Easter long weekend are in for a sudden drop in temperatures and cool front which will impact most of the country.
Warning to Australia’s east coast
Huge waves are expected to hit the south east Queensland and NSW coastline heading into the Easter long weekend.
Matt Denny accused of ‘wind doping’
Olympian Matt Denny is doing things he’s never done before but his latest incredible act has come under fire amid ‘wind doping’ allegations.
Tours slashed to underrated NSW wine region
Just 90 minutes out of Sydney, tours to this lesser known wine region have been slashed by 20 per cent. But there’s one catch.
What to expect from Easter weather
Ahead of the much anticipated long weekend, Australians should pack the umbrella, as almost every state is expecting rainfall.
Best white shirts including a ‘must have’ buy
For a timeless and classic look, you just can’t go past the hard-working white shirt.
Schweida playing catch-up with Autumngirl’s Oaks prep
Trainer Kelly Schweida thinks he has a Queensland Oaks filly on his hands in the promising Autumngirl … but recent wet weather has put her ‘way behind the eight-ball’ as she prepares to return to the races on Saturday.
$11k-plus: The ‘outrageous’ cost to insure a Qld home revealed
Weather events are pushing home insurance premiums beyond affordability for Queenslanders, reaching more than $11,000 a year.
Woman’s bizarre symptom from lightning strike
A Queensland woman who miraculously survived a lightning strike has revealed the insane side effect that left her forever changed.
‘Underrated’: Best exercise bikes, from beginner to expert
Get a cardio workout without ever having to leave the house thanks to our roundup of stellar exercise bikes.
Warwick Farm preview: Wet track no sweat for Perspiration
Trainer Ciaron Maher has patiently waited for a wet track for the return of stakes-winning colt Perspiration and gets ideal conditions at Warwick Farm.
Dutton’s $10m pledge to flooded Outback
Anthony Albanese has been accused of neglecting regional Australia, as southwestern Outback Queensland faces the worst flooding in years.
Truck driver rescued as floods smash Aussies
Incredible photos have captured the moment a truck driver was rescued from floodwaters, as severe weather smashes the country.
Best winter dresses including a ‘gorgeous’ Country Road find
A winter wardrobe might be about keeping warm and cosy but that doesn’t mean you can’t stay cool and on-trend at the same time.
Rain on the way: NT braces for possible flooding
Authorities have urged caution as a major weather system approaches the Northern Territory, with flood risks expected in multiple regions.
Roads reopen after wild weather batters Sunshine Coast
Floodwaters are receding across the Sunshine Coast after torrential rain cut roads and triggered dozens of SES callouts.
How Melbourne’s weather ended hopes to smash 10-second barrier
Melbourne’s fluctuating conditions conspired against the push to break the 100m 10-second barrier, as Claudia Hollingsworth showed why she is one of Australia’s top prospects in year.
‘Take action’: warning as flooding hits state
Residents in parts of the Gold Coast have been warned to “take action” to survive, as wild weather and flooding continues to inundate Queensland.
Bidders brave rough weather for a chance at a new family home
Dozens gathered on a rainy morning to see a home sell at auction, while other houses saw strong turnout despite Cyclone Alfred’s delays.
Doomben off: 2025 Qld weather chaos claims latest race meeting
Saturday’s Doomben races are the latest racing victim of the weather events which have struck Queensland in 2025.
Sunshine Coast preview and tips for Sunday
Inclement weather has forced the meeting to be moved onto the polytrack and with fields lacking depth I am with the synthetic specialists on Sunday.
‘Game changer’: Top-rated dehumidifiers for your home
Ideal for small rooms and offices, shoppers say this dehumidifier is a “hassle-free solution” for wicking away unwanted moisture.
Schofield’s Amenable to rain ahead of Doncaster Prelude
A little help from the weather gods could hold the key to classy campaigner Amenable ending a frustrating run of outs in the Group 3 Doncaster Prelude at Rosehill.
‘Inland sea’ emerges in Aussie outback
Wild photos have shed light on conditions as one state is smashed by rain, with severe weather and flood warnings issued ahead of another soggy week.
Airfares slashed to lure tourists to state
A major airline will slash fares to this Aussie state to promote tourism and recovery in the wake of several devastating weather events.
Gosford preview: Sofia’s more than a Sneaky chance
Trainer Damien Lane is confident Sneaky Sofia performs best when fresh and feels she is ready to run a big race when she returns from a let-up.
How you can feature on Bureau of Meteorology weather calendar
Territorians have been invited to submit their best weather pictures for the Bureau of Meteorology’s annual calendar competition, with submissions set to close within days.
Wet and wild weather to batter Aussie state
One Aussie state will cop heavy rain and severe weather across Wednesday while the remainder of the nation remains clear.
‘300mm’: More wild weather on the way
Heavy rainfall continues to batter one Australian state, with some areas expecting more than 300mm of rain and more flooding.
‘Year’s worth of rain’ to smash state
Millions of residents have been warned to stay inside as potentially a “year’s worth of rain” passes over a major Aussie state.
Grim weather warning for millions of Aussies
Several communities still recovering from the aftermath of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred are now facing the risk of renewed flooding.
Melbourne braces for weather whiplash ahead of MCG clash
Footy fans heading to the Blues V Hawks game will need to keep their umbrellas at the ready as Melbourne braces for thunderstorms on the back of summer highs on Thursday.
LATEST: Severe thunderstorm warning for Burdekin
Townsville continues to be lashed with rainfall as the Herbert and Lower Burdekin region are issued a severe thunderstorm warning. LATEST UPDATES.
New Zealand airfares plummet to outrageous price
Hop across the ditch for dirt cheap in this insane Air New Zealand flash sale.
Deadly virus detected post-Cyclone Alfred
Health authorities have warned of a dangerous insect-borne virus after Cyclone Alfred’s extreme weather created ideal breeding conditions.
‘Very, very dangerous’: Weather warning
Forecasters have said this weekend’s weather is so “unusual” it could include scorching heat, raging bushfires, hail and snow.
‘Reassess your plans’: Power outage spurs bushfire concerns
Nine districts around the state have been warned extreme fire danger is on the way, and relying on power to defend their properties might not be the best choice.
Qld rental market to bear brunt of cyclone fallout
Already tight rental markets across Queensland are expected to go into dangerously low territory in the aftermath of severe weather, but there is some good news too.
‘We warned them’: Family home sliced in half by ‘dangerous’ tree
A Queensland family is homeless after a tree they warned council was ‘dangerous’ sliced their roof in half during severe weather, but a stunning act of kindness has provided hope.
Suspicious find on beach after cyclone
Multiple suspicious packages with unknown contents have washed up on Aussie shores following a wild weather event, sparking a major police operation.
‘Diarrhoea for weeks’: Fury at Alfred scenes
Wild scenes played out when Alfred was bearing down on Aussies, now locals are not happy with the “disgusting” aftermath.
‘Incredible’: Paradise turned to utter chaos
This tourist town and gateway to a famous Aussie paradise thought they escaped the extreme weather – until a sudden deluge put lives at risk.
100+ fires, power outages after ‘wild weather night’ in South-East
Almost every fire brigade in the South-East was deployed to battle fires as almost 50,000 lightning strikes caused havoc across the region.
Calls for Brisbane locals to form ‘ute army’ in Alfred clean-up bid
Brisbane’s Lord Mayor called for residents to work together to set up a “Ute Army” to help deal with the huge clean-up in the aftermath of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Call for big change to cyclone zones
The unusually southern hit Tropical Cyclone Alfred made has sparked a call for a huge shake-up to Australian home building.
‘Prepare’: New city to be smashed by floods
Focus has shifted to a new area in south-east Queensland as rising floodwaters look to wreak havoc across the major city. Follow our live weather coverage here.
Home auctions see delays citywide after Alfred rampage
While real estate auctions resume this week, many vendors have extended their campaigns as Brisbane recovers from storms and flooding.
Floods, storms, warnings: 12 things you need to know now
The aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to be felt across SEQ. These are the things you need to know right now.
Residents told ‘get inside, up high’ to survive
Major alerts have been issued for residents across south east Queensland and northern NSW as the region is smashed by the dangerous effects of Cyclone Alfred.
Insurance tips: What to do if your home has been damaged
Knowing what steps to take in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred can help protect your safety and make the insurance process easier for you.
Back from the dead: Brisbane hammered by Cat 1 winds, planes unable to land
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has unleashed on Brisbane with Category 1 winds, causing damage and downing trees, with planes unable to land and mass power outages across the region, despite it being downgraded to a tropical low.
When flights are expected to operate again
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across South East Queensland and Northern NSW with airlines revealing when they’re expected to resume.
Alfred’s wild weather to worsen overnight
Authorities are warning millions to brace for worsening conditions from Tropical Cyclone Alfred, more than 24 hours before the category 2 storm is expected to cross the coast.
Lismore evacuates as flood threatens again
The community is in the firing line of dangerous weather from Cyclone Alfred and still struggling to recover from record-breaking floods three years ago.
Delayed impact: Power cuts, major flooding expected as cyclone decelerates
Cyclone Alfred will cross the South East Queensland coast later than previously estimated, according to the latest weather bureau estimate.
We’re all in this together – and The Courier-Mail has your back
Queenslanders wanting to be the first to know about the breaking weather news over the next few days should tune in to The Courier-Mail.
‘Nervous’: Gold Coasters prepare for Cyclone Alfred worst-case
At-risk Gold Coasters are securing houses and businesses ahead of “the most severe weather event in more than 70 years” with widespread flooding expected for big parts of the tourism capital.
‘Flying into a cyclone’: Souths wait on wild weather
After a horror 12 months the Rabbitohs should get a few of their injured stars back for the round 1 showdown with the Dolphins but there’s another issue beyond their control set to impact the game.
Cyclone ‘wreaks havoc’ on AFL season opener
The first game of the AFL season could be called off as a tropical cyclone descending on southeast Queensland wreaks havoc.
Aussies brace for wild, hot autumn
Things won’t be cooling down anytime soon in Australia, with wild weather and a “warmer than usual” autumn forecast across the country.
‘Significant’: Warning as severe moves in
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned a low lingering off the coast of North Queensland could be a category three tropical cyclone within days.
State braces for potential tropical cyclone
The threat follows a long stretch of wild, wet weather conditions in Far North Queensland earlier this month.
Low cloud cover delaying impact assessments
Around 70 homes remain without power since Friday as the Parks and Wildlife Services use a lull in hot weather to assess damage from the fortnight-long bushfire. Where they will be surveying.
Aussies freeze as temperature plummets
Australians have been warned not to pack away their puffer jackets just yet after one state recorded temperatures up to 10C below average.
Community forced to self-evacuate in cyclone
A remote community in the Pilbara was forced to self-evacuate overnight as floodwaters in the wake of Cylcone Zelia threatened the town.
‘So comfy’: Best women’s pyjamas to get you through summer
Fall asleep in style with our roundup of the best summer pyjamas that will keep you cool all night long.
State braces for days of cyclonic weather
Western Australian residents have been warned a cyclone is expected to hit as the country’s torrent of wild weather shows no sign of slowing down.
State braces for more severe storms
More than 20 people have been rescued after becoming trapped in floodwaters while thousands are without power as storms threaten to smash NSW for a second day in a row.
‘Dangerous situation’: Grim weather warning
Forecasters are warning of a “dangerous … multi day outbreak” of dire weather, with storms, heavy rains and floods all possible.
‘Testing NQ’s resilience’: Life-threatening flood warning, 250mm weekend forecast
Extra swiftwater rescue crews, police and boats are being sent north from SEQ ahead of what the Premier has warned will be another severe weekend of devastation for an already-saturated and “hurting” region.
Wild weather leaves passengers stranded
Passengers hoping to get a flight out of a popular holiday spot have been turned away after a regional airport closed its doors amid wild weather.
Reason wandering croc spotted far from home
Wildlife officers have revealed the reason a crocodile was spotted on a Sunshine Coast beach, hundreds of kilometres south of its usual habitat.
‘Not safe’: Tourists stuck on tropical island
A plane has been forced to abort its landing at a tourist hotspot and other communities can only wait for help as deadly floods sweep North Queensland.
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