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Weather
‘Disappointing’: Final Vivid drone show cancelled
Attendees to a Sydney’s famed Vivid event have been left wanting after its biggest show was cancelled just half am hour before it was due to get underway.
Warning over polar blast, damaging winds
Aussies are being warned to prepare as damaging wind speeds and gusts of up to 90km/h strike the southeastern states.
Icy blast warning for millions of Aussies
A severe weather warning is in place for parts of south eastern Australia, with damaging winds of up to 120 to 130 km/h forecast in some places.
Major update in search for missing surfer
A surfer caught in rough conditions was last spotted by another surfer who saw him in the water before he vanished.
‘Five in one’: Wild scenes as heavy rain hits
Emergency services are urging NSW residents to stay safe, as the state is smashed by wild weather, with heavy rain, thunder and lightning hammering the area.
Photo reveals bleak reality of ski season
Warmer weather and rain has put a dampener on the start of the ski season with resorts across the country putting a pause on their ski lifts.
Cost of Aussie breakfast staple to soar
Bad weather and disease is making an iconic Aussie breakfast staple harder to find on supermarket shelves – and farmers reckon prices are going to get even worse.
‘Fresh snow’ but rain on the way
A weekend of wild weather has given way to sunny skies, but more falls on the way ahead of the June long-weekend.
A month’s worth of rain for city in one day
A major city received a month’s worth of rain on the first day of winter, while across the country a severe weather warning remains in place in WA.
A month’s worth of rain for city in one day
A major city received a month’s worth of rain on the first day of winter, while across the country a severe weather warning remains in place in WA.
Popular event cancelled due to ‘severe weather’
Wild weather that dumped rain across the country has forced closures at one of one city’s most popular winter events.
‘Severe’ storm warning after millions drenched
A severe storm warning is in place for millions of residents after almost 100mm of rain flooded streets and scuttled an annual lightshow event.
Weekend filled with patchy rain nationwide
More rain and dangerous winds are expected to hit the country in the coming days as winter arrives with a bang.
Newcastle preview: Consistent Hickman pair primed to strike
Trainer Greg Hickman couldn’t be happier with his Unwritten and Namoi River heading to their respective races in the Hunter Valley this weekend but he is a little concerned about the weather.
Dangerous winds, 2000km rain band moves in
Most of the country will be facing wet and windy conditions in the coming days as a 2000km wide rain band moves east.
No Port in a storm, please: Trainer’s eyes on skies
Gary Portelli, relieved to learn he will continue as the trainer of talented filly Kimochi, is on weather watch with stable trio, Ringarosa, Miss Hades and Flying Trapeze at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday.
BOM boss defends ‘faulty forecasts’
The Bureau of Meteorology’s chief executive has dismissed criticism of “faulty forecasts” after a grilling from a Senator.
4.6 seconds of terror on SQ321 blamed on weather
For less than 5 seconds, passengers and crew on a Singapore Airlines flight were trapped on a terrifying rollercoaster ride, a preliminary report has found.
Sun out but icy blast continues
A sunny break has brought a welcome reprieve from wet weather, but the mercury is staying down across southeastern Australia.
Straight Six win could see mare Waltz into Brisbane mission
Wet weather prompted trainers Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman to rethink their plans with Waltz On By but winning Saturday’s Listed Straight Six at Flemington would be a handy back-up.
Aussies brace for historic return of La Nina
The bureau is on watch for the system which would bring increased rainfall to Australia, marking the fifth year in a row of extreme weather.
Big change coming after major rainy run
After a long stretch of gloomy weather, Sydneysiders can finally ditch the umbrellas and put on the sunnies.
Weather warnings as major dam spills
Warragamba Dam is spilling after hitting full capacity, with waterways across the state presenting flood risks on the last slated day of rain.
Weather warnings as major dam spills
Warragamba Dam is spilling after hitting full capacity, with waterways across the state presenting flood risks on the last slated day of rain.
200mm in 24hrs: Rain deluge to continue
NSW will face another wet day, with residents in one area warned of potential 24 hour totals of up to 200mm.
Pisces shows he’s right at home in the rain
Godolphin two-year-old Pisces has returned a different horse since being gelded and could have earned himself a trip to Brisbane after a smart win at Newcastle on Saturday.
200mm in 24hrs: Rain deluge to continue
NSW will face another wet day, with residents in one area warned of potential 24 hour totals of up to 200mm.
Rebuilding Burton: From failure to firing for Bulldogs’ marquee man
Too much responsibility, overplaying his hand and Cameron Ciraldo pulling the wrong rein, MATTY JOHNS reveals what hampered Matt Burton and how the Bulldog turned it around.
Warning as weeks of rain to batter city
Sydney residents are already fed-up with the wet weather, but the forecast is not expected to improve over the weekend for the city or some other parts of the country.
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