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More than 90,000 runners have competed and taken part in the 2023 Sydney City2Surf in wet conditions.

Runners’ rude shock after city drenched

Participants in the City2Surf race were left freezing and frustrated after copping a brutal downpour of rain, as Sydney recorded its wettest August in almost a decade.

Warmer sea surface temperatures continue to influence Australiaâs seasonal weather patterns. Image: Bureau of Meteorology

Weather prediction no Aussie wants to hear

In news no Aussie will want to hear, experts have now made a gloomy prediction for Spring following a winter marred by wet, wild weather.

Sydney has recorded its wettest August in almost a decade recording above average rainfall in the first week of the month.

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Record-breaking rain to smash millions

A powerful cold front is sweeping in, set to drench the region with heavy rain and raise the risk of flash flooding throughout the weekend.

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Legendary NASA astronaut dies aged 97

Space veteran and heroic Apollo 13 commander, Jim Lovell, has died at the age of 97.

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A famous dachshund missing for more than a year on Kangaroo Island has safely been returned to its grateful owners, after a near 18-month search.

Famous dog found after 529 day search

A famous dachshund missing for more than a year on Kangaroo Island has safely been returned to its grateful owners, after a near 18-month search.

Two women have been hospitalised following terrifying separate lightning strikes, after southeast Queensland was pounded by a deluge of rain over the Anzac Day morning.

Women injured by lightning amid Anzac deluge

Two women have been injured in separate lightning strikes after one Aussie state was pounded by more than 200mm of rain over Anzac Day.

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An earthquake has rocked the major city of Istanbul, Turkey. Picture: Supplied

Major city rocked by earthquake

People have rushed onto the streets after the city was hit by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday.

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Weather in Australia ahead of Anzac Day.

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.

Volcanic eruption shoots towering pools of lava into the air

Volcanic eruption shoots towering pools of lava into the air

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted and began shooting lava over 198 metres into the air.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 18, 2025: People gather to watch large swell at Coogee Beach on Good Friday. The beach has been closed to the public with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a hazardous surf warning for the coast of NSW. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Easter weekend drownings deadliest ever

A fateful combination of weather conditions has created the deadliest Easter long weekend in Australia’s recorded history.

A dead baby great white shark was taken off Port Willunga beach, SA, by fisheries. Picture: Caroline Hockney (0414 437 530)

Shark sighting sparks urgent warning

A mystery great white dubbed “Bruce” has triggered safety alerts across Adelaide’s southern coastline this Easter.

Massive swells haven't kept people away from the coast on Good Friday. Credit: Instagram

Aussie ‘idiots’ take on deadly waves

Videos uploaded to social media show people clearing not heeding warnings from surf lifesavers as massive swells claim lives across the country .

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A desperate search is underway

Search as city smashed by monster waves

An urgent search is underway after reports of a person missing in waters off a popular beach, as crowds gather to watch a monster swell smashing the city.

Swimmers brave large swell at Coogee Beach

Swimmers brave large swell at Coogee Beach

People gather to watch large swell at Coogee Beach on Good Friday. The beach has been closed to the public with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing…

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