Quality over quantity in early vintage
The wine grape harvest is looking like one for the ages, with hot weather driving yields down but quality up, in one of the shortest vintages on record.
Weather
Inconsolable Piastri falls to F1 curse as fans fume over team order
Melbourne’s weather has wreaked havoc on the Australian Grand Prix, but Oscar Piastri says there’s no-one to blame but him, as his day ended in disaster – unlike his teammate Lando Norris.
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.
AFL declare risk too great for Adelaide Oval Shield final
The AFL says the risk of weather and the short turn around gave it no other option but to deny SACA the chance to play the Sheffield Shield cricket final on the Adelaide Oval.
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.
‘Weak’ flight rights charter doesn’t order refunds, says Choice
A much-anticipated aviation customer rights charter may offer less protection than current consumer law and doesn’t specify instant refunds, which Choice says is a glaring omission.
Turnbull’s comments ‘immature’, minister says
Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman has questioned the wisdom and timing of Malcolm Turnbull’s criticism of US president Donald Trump, labeling the comments ‘immature’.
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.
‘Weak, ineffective leader’: Trump blasts Turnbull after US criticism
Donald Trump has slammed Malcolm Turnbull after the former prime minister warned the US’s poor treatment of its allies was providing ‘an opportunity’ for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Stark warning: ‘We’re entering the danger zone’ amid blackouts, flash-flooding
Brisbane’s mayor blasts suggestions cyclone threat is being overhyped, saying rainfall of 700mm across city is likely; blackouts increasing and mobile phone services hit; door-knockers attend 9000 southeast Queensland homes in high-risk zones.
AFL’s big fixture gamble after Opening Round upheaval
Gold Coast and Essendon will play twice in one round after the AFL confirmed where the postponed fixtures from Opening Round will be played.
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.
About 7000 homes to be evacuated in Northern Rivers region as Alfred stalls again
The latest update shows emergency evacuation orders have been issued to Northern Rivers residents with just three hours’ notice; Queensland Premier David Crisafulli vows to reconnect power to areas already affected.
Why Cyclone Alfred is a meteorological mongrel
Cyclones are not all made equal and the 300km system off the Queensland coast is shaping up to be a monster.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Air traffic controller shortage strikes Sydney Airport
At least 30 flights were cancelled and dozens more delayed after runway movements were halved due to one air traffic controller calling in sick.
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.
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.
Extreme heatwave warning for Aussies
A very hot air mass is sloshing around the country, causing temperatures to reach the mid-to-high 40s over several states.
Flood carnage: Cowboys stars, staff on evacuation alert
Flooding in north Queensland is threatening to send Todd Payten’s pre-season preparations into disarray, with a Maroons star and multiple players and officials told to be ready to evacuate their homes.
Storms threaten crushing win as Aussies seek decisive plan
More storms are forecast on Saturday as Galle’s fickle weather threatens to prevent a crushing Australian victory in the first Test.
Worst of wild weather yet to come
The worst of the wet weather is yet to come for residents in one state, as several cyclones threaten to develop in the area.
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