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.
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.
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.
Health authorities have warned of a dangerous insect-borne virus after Cyclone Alfred’s extreme weather created ideal breeding conditions.
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.
Multiple suspicious packages with unknown contents have washed up on Aussie shores following a wild weather event, sparking a major police operation.
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.
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’.
The unusually southern hit Tropical Cyclone Alfred made has sparked a call for a huge shake-up to Australian home building.
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.
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.
Gold Coast and Essendon will play twice in one round after the AFL confirmed where the postponed fixtures from Opening Round will be played.
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.
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.
Cyclones are not all made equal and the 300km system off the Queensland coast is shaping up to be a monster.
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.
Things won’t be cooling down anytime soon in Australia, with wild weather and a “warmer than usual” autumn forecast across the country.
Things won’t be cooling down anytime soon in Australia, with wild weather and a “warmer than usual” autumn forecast across the country.
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned a low lingering off the coast of North Queensland could be a category three tropical cyclone within days.
The threat follows a long stretch of wild, wet weather conditions in Far North Queensland earlier this month.
Australians have been warned not to pack away their puffer jackets just yet after one state recorded temperatures up to 10C below average.
A remote community in the Pilbara was forced to self-evacuate overnight as floodwaters in the wake of Cylcone Zelia threatened the town.
At least 30 flights were cancelled and dozens more delayed after runway movements were halved due to one air traffic controller calling in sick.
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.
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.
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.
Wildlife officers have revealed the reason a crocodile was spotted on a Sunshine Coast beach, hundreds of kilometres south of its usual habitat.
A very hot air mass is sloshing around the country, causing temperatures to reach the mid-to-high 40s over several states.
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.
More storms are forecast on Saturday as Galle’s fickle weather threatens to prevent a crushing Australian victory in the first Test.
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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