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.
Weather
Wild weather smashes five states
A spate of wild weather has brought on flash flooding across five states, with footage capturing the moment a ritzy restaurant in Sydney’s east was flooded.
THE LAST SAY: Baker’s hot hand as weather plays havoc
Three meetings have already been abandoned, with heavy rain making tracks unsuitable for racing. But it won’t stop Bjorn Baker having a massive day. Get the latest track conditions, tips and inside mail right around Australia.
‘It’s an unknown’: McNeil’s query on Zipping Classic hope
Serpentine has the right form and colours to win the Group 2 Zipping Classic but jockey Jye McNeil has one nagging concern.
India’s Test preparations face major setback
India’s hopes of mastering the pink ball before the second Test in Adelaide have been derailed, with wet weather set to disrupt their warm-up game.
Gollan’s concern over three-pronged George Moore attack
Tony Gollan boasts a stacked hand in Saturday Group 3 George Moore Stakes at Doomben and it isn’t a set of wide barriers that has him concerned about his runners.
Rescue heroes issue urgent storm warning
One state’s SES heroes are pleading with Aussies to prepare for a weekend of storms, damaging winds and possible flash flooding.
Why Hot Spot was blown up this summer
Viewers of day one of the First Test between Australia and India will notice that a key component of the DRS technology they may have been use to in previous summers is missing and its omission has already courted controversy.
‘Big snake cracks’: Curator’s call on first Test pitch
The wicket for the first Test in Perth could still be hard and bouncy but will be missing something pitches in the west normally produce.
’Better prepared’: Roos brace for heat test
A North Melbourne star has revealed why her side is confident it can handle unusual conditions in Saturday’s preliminary final.
‘Action’: Australia’s big climate pledge
Australia is making a major commitment to help poorer countries weather the effects of climate change.
Maxwell unleashes, bowlers dine out, in big T20 win
Glenn Maxwell brought the boom in the T20 international between Australia and Pakistan at the Gabba, which was reduced to a seven-over-a-side contest after bad weather delayed play.
Wild night of 100k lightning strikes
Wild weather has smashed through major parts of Australia, with one state recording more than 100,000 lightning strikes.
‘Relentless stormy weather’ to hit Aussies
Wild weather is expected to hit much of the country, after a major concert was thrown into chaos after storm forced thousands to evacuate.
BOM chief hauled back to Senate hearing
The BOM chief was hauled back to a Senate hearing after he failed to answer questions, leaving senators enraged.
Huge surprise for Melbourne Cup weather
There won’t be an umbrella or raincoat in sight on Tuesday as punters flock to Flemington for the race that stops a nation.
Weather warning as millions set to swelter
Aussies could get an early dose of summer with heatwave conditions tipped for the east coast and temperatures set to climb to as high as 40 in the north.
Sign millions of Aussies set to swelter
Temperatures could climb into the 40s for some Aussies this weekend, just days after storms and a rare weather phenomenon rocked one state.
Aussie town 16C hotter than normal
Both sides of the country are set to experience wild weather on Friday, with severe thunderstorms and temperatures way above average.
‘Another one’: Grim pandemic warning
Australia’s health minister is issuing a grim warning about the country’s ability to weather another pandemic.
Two Aussie states bracing for severe storms
Two Australian states are bracing for wild weather that could lead to power outages and damage to cars and homes.
Vintage Marquez produces stunning Aus MotoGP victory
A stunning ride from eight-time world champion Marc Marquez has delivered him a brilliant victory at the Australian MotoGP despite a dramatic start off the grid, while Aussie Jack Miller came home strong.
Shock death as storms smash southeast
Wild weather across Australia’s southeast this weekend has turned deadly – with police confirming a camper has died after being crushed by a falling tree.
King’s joke about ‘bad’ Aussie weather
King Charles III and Queen Camilla met with a young Aussie royal fan, with the trio exchanging some friendly banter moments after the historic visit kicked off.
Aussies brace for day of wild weather
Australians in two states can expect a day of hot, windy and wild weather, with damaging winds up to 90km/h.
Aussies brace for months of wild weather
Stronger cyclones, increased storm surges, and an early fire season are all headed for Australia in the coming months, with Aussies warned to get ready now.
Wacky scenes at iconic Aussie race
As revheads descend on Bathurst for Australia’s great endurance race, diehard fans have taken advantage of the weather to have a bit of fun. SEE THE PICTURES.
Kembla preview: Kazotsky ready to kick up his heels with a win
Kazotsky felt the pinch late on testing ground last start but trainer Edward O’Rourke expects the gelding to be much better this time out on a quick back-up.
Town smashed by 69mm of rain in 30min
One Gold Coast town has been absolutely battered by rain overnight, recording a staggering 69mm in just 30 minutes.
State braces for severe thunderstorms
Residents of one state have been warned of damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rain amid a severe weather warning.
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