Scorching WA heatwave spreads east across country
A heatwave is poised to spread eastward across the country after scorching parts of Western Australia with maximum temperatures approaching 50C.
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Keep your cool as country sizzles, authorities warn
Authorities are urging people to stay out of the heat as temperatures rise across the country and a heatwave scorches northern Western Australia.
Power grid assurances as sunshine state feels the heat
As temperatures soar above 40C in parts of Australia, people want to know that the electricity for air conditioners and fans will keep coming.
Rain soaks more areas, plus already flooded centres
Far north Queensland is bracing for more rain while still reeling from Tropical Cyclone Jasper with falls of up to 500mm forecast for Northern Territory.
Hundreds of emergency calls as Sydney lashed with rain
Parts of Sydney have been hit with more than 100mm of rain during the night, bringing down trees before the storms moved north.
Flood-hit residents cry out for help with rain ahead
With more rain ahead, residents of flood-hit Degarra in far north Queensland are calling for more help to clean up the destruction of Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
More cyclone threats emerge for northern Australia
A tropical cyclone is set to head towards Australian waters while another may soon form off Queensland's coast as rain continues to hit flood-ravaged regions.
Banana farmers seek retail support after flooding, rain
A veteran farmer has implored consumers to back the banana industry at retail shelves with mass rainfall in far north Queensland hindering supply and quality.
Doctors defend seven-day delay for patient results
Delaying patient results could prevent misinformation and distress, doctors say, as the government tries to scrap wait times for scans and medical tests.
Cyclone threat looms again for flood-ravaged region
Weeks after record flooding hit the region, another cyclone threat may loom for far north Queensland with a tropical low set to form in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Storm-hit residents clean up as region faces more rain
Southeast Queensland residents are taking stock after wild weather ravaged the region as power providers prepare for future disasters.
Power back on, school repairs fast-tracked after storms
The race is on to repair schools damaged across Queensland by wild weather but power has finally been fully restored in the state's southeast.
Victorians warned to bunker down for more summer storms
Thunderstorms influenced by tropical humidity could dump as much as 200mm of rain on parts of Victoria as the state braces for widespread flooding.
Victoria, SA and southern NSW prepare for flooding rain
People in Victoria, South Australia and NSW are being urged to prepare for storms, with rainfall totals of up to 200mm and flooding forecast for some areas.
Queenslanders brace for hailstones, rain and flooding
Severe thunderstorm warnings remain in place for parts of Queensland, as the recovery continues from ex-cyclone Jasper in the far north.
Severe thunderstorms possible for entire NSW coast
Severe thunderstorms are possible along the entire NSW coast with emergency services responding to hundreds of calls for help after downpours.
Rainfall records likely as storms batter the east coast
Boxing Day thunderstorms are expected to continue battering the east coast after some regions likely endured their wettest Christmas on record.
Storm toll mounts with second body at flooded campsite
A man's body has been found near an inundated campsite where a woman was discovered dead the day before, in Victoria's east.
Fierce heatwave conditions to scorch northern Australia
Most of northern Australia is set for severe heatwave conditions and the weather bureau warns residents to stay indoors and keep the heat out of their homes.
Storm and flood recovery ‘stretched’ amid heatwave
The federal emergency management minister has warned that Queensland's recovery from multiple natural disasters could "take some time".
Hospital patients unable to return to storm hit homes
Severe east coast thunderstorms are being predicted as wet weather continues, with some hospital patients impacted by devastating storms unable to return home.
More severe thunderstorms forecast across NYE weekend
Severe thunderstorms are expected to return to parts of eastern Australia, putting a dampener on New Year's Eve celebrations.
Storm and flood recovery stretched as heatwave hits
Queensland's recovery from multiple natural disasters could take some time, with devastating storms and scorching heat smashing parts of the state.
Long road to recovery for storm-ravaged Queensland
Gold Coast residents fear the road to recovery may be a long one after storms tore through the area on Christmas night, leaving thousands still without power.
Heatwave conditions over New Year’s break
Heatwave conditions are set to hit the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia with the mercury likely to hit high 40s in several areas.
Giant hail, thunderstorms forecast for New Year’s Eve
The last day of 2023 is forecast to bring heavy rain and giant hail for parts of Australia, with communities warned about the possibility of flash flooding.
Weather warnings to be reviewed after backlash
The federal government will review the national emergency warning systems following criticism in the aftermath of storm and cyclone disasters.
Storms threaten to hamper Queensland recovery effort
Queenslanders are on alert for more storms as recovery efforts continue after wild weather ravaged much of the state's southeast.
Hail, thunderstorms forecast for New Year’s Eve
The last day of 2023 is forecast to bring heavy rain and hail for parts of Australia, with communities warned about the possibility of flash flooding.
Heavy rains forecast to dampen start to new year
The first day of 2024 is forecast to bring heavy rain and giant hail for parts of Australia, with communities warned about the possibility of flash flooding.
Parts of Australia set to swelter into a new year
A heatwave is gripping parts of northern Australia with temperatures 8C to 12C above average forecast in some areas as the nation welcomes 2024.