Australia briefed on report into killing of aid worker
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Weather
Farewell El Nino, say hello to La Nina
El Nino conditions are beginning to shift across Australia to a more neutral weather system that may change to a La Nina later this year.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan sweeps through inland NT
Residents in the path of ex-Topical Cyclone Megan have been warned to expect road closures and flash flooding across the Northern Territory.
Cyclone Megan could develop to category four in Top End
Tropical Cyclone Megan is now a category three system as it moves toward the Northern Territory coast, with the possibility it could intensify to category four.
Tropical cyclone Megan likely to form over NT coast
Residents in north-east Arnhem Land and the Gulf of Carpentaria are bracing for a rain dump, just weeks after Cyclone Lincoln tore through the region.
Cyclone Megan sparks warning to coastal residents
A second cyclone in as many months has formed off the Northern Territory's coast and is expected to lash the Top End for days.
Relief as ‘resilient’ family rescued from remote WA
Seven family members who were missing in remote flooded Western Australia for several days have been rescued and are said to be doing well.
Missing family of seven found safe in remote WA
The group of seven family members that have been missing in the West Australian outback have been found by police, and are reported to be safe and well.
Festivals and events cancelled as southeast swelters
Millions of people are sweltering through an autumn scorcher in Australia's southeast, with a heatwave warning issued for four states.
Two states push national summer drowning toll to 99
A spike in summer drownings in Victoria and Queensland has pushed the national toll higher but surf lifesavers suggest it could have been much worse.
‘People forget’: experts chart year of extreme weather
Scientists have released a snapshot of the extreme weather events that hit Australia and hope it will get people to focus on preparing for what's ahead.
Lincoln won’t reach severe tropical cyclone strength
Authorities say ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln is unlikely to develop into a severe tropical cyclone but remains on track to slam into WA's northwest coast.
Weakened Lincoln to bring rain, wind back to coast
Strong winds and heavy rain are likely along the Gascoyne coast as ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln reaches Western Australia on Saturday night.
Looming heat spike causing ‘grave concern’ for firies
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle bushfires in western Victoria as temperatures are predicted to spike.
Emergency services prepare for cyclone and flooding
Authorities are bolstering emergency service teams in Western Australia's northwest in preparation for the likely impact of a tropical cyclone.
Lincoln to strengthen into a cyclone within 12 hours
A tropical low sitting off the West Australian coast near Broome is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone overnight, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
‘High risk’ Lincoln will turn back into a cyclone
Ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln is a strong chance to redevelop after it crosses Western Australia and heads to sea, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Storm system could redevelop into a cyclone over state
Ex-Cyclone Lincoln has blasted the Top End with heavy rainfall as it moves west amid a warning it could redevelop into a cyclone off the Kimberley coast.
Cyclone downgraded but Top End braces for more rain
Residents in northern Australia are bracing for continued heavy rain triggered by ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln as it drifts west.
Almost 13,000 Vic homes still off-grid after storms
Almost 13,000 Victorian homes and businesses remain without power following Tuesday's fierce storms and financial assistance is being offered.
Ex-storm makes heavy rain for NT, NSW to face wet week
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln will continue to bring rain and flooding to the NT and Queensland over the coming days, as NSW prepares for its own drenching.
Lincoln prolongs Top End soaking, NSW facing a wet week
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln is persistent if anything and will continue to bring rain and flooding to the NT and Queensland over the coming days.
Heavy rain causes floods as tropical cyclone looms
Tropical Cyclone Lincoln has formed in the Gulf of Carpentaria after a woman was found dead in floodwaters in Queensland's northwest.
Flood-hit regions prepare as cyclone watch issued
A cyclone watch has been issued for the Gulf of Carpentaria's southern coastal areas as flooded regions brace for gale-force winds and heavy rain.
Flood-hit regions brace after cyclone warning issued
Flood-hit regions in northern Australia are bracing for more rain and strong winds after a cyclone watch was upgraded to a warning by the Bureau of Meteorology.
Indian Ocean security threats on par with Pacific: Wong
Vast waters to Australia's west present security, climate and conflict threats as serious as those facing the Pacific, the foreign minister told a conference.
Thunderstorm warning as heat and humidity linger
After a sweltering weekend, heatwave conditions are persisting in NSW with high temperatures, energy-zapping humidity and potentially severe thunderstorms.
Doctors urge caution as temperatures soar in the east
High temperatures are forecast for SA, Victoria and NSW over the weekend and experts are warning of the risk of heat-related illness.
Locals ‘traumatised’ as more heavy rain hits Queensland
People have been left "traumatised" by wild weather in Queensland's southeast, with more heavy rain and storms heading for the sodden region..
Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark
Heavy rain caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to lash Queensland, with roads cut and some properties set to be isolated for months due to flooding.
Community calls for shelter as cyclone looms
An Indigenous community off Queensland's coast has called for an evacuation centre to be built as they take shelter from Cyclone Kirrily in their own homes.