Tourist hotspots face climate change ‘peril’
A report from a global insurance giant reveals half of Australia's tourist hotspots face high risks, and possible "natural peril" from climate change.
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Fresh winds to hit already battered southeast Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology is expecting another burst of strong winds to hit parts of southeast Australia, where wild weather has damaged homes and cut power.
Family top of mind for yachties rescued in wicked seas
Family reunions are in order for two yachties rescued 300 kilometres off Australia's east coast before one gets back on the water this week.
Snow alert warning amid wild weather clean-up
Melting snow could flow into bulging rivers in Tasmania, while tens of thousands of Victorians are still without power after days of wild weather.
Rare winds bring damage as winter heat sets records
As Queensland swelters through the last day of an unseasonably warm winter, severe winds and flooding are causing headaches in southeast Australia.
Tassie floods as wild weather slams nation’s southeast
Residents in the nation's southeast are bracing for more severe weather as thousands of Tasmanians prepare to evacuate their properties due to flooding.
Flood evacuations, walkers stranded in wild weather
Flood warnings have been issued in Tasmania and dozens of flights cancelled at Sydney Airport as wild weather continues to wreak havoc in three states.
Warmer than average Spring to follow warm Winter
Extra Spring rain is expected in parts of the nation while all Australians can prepare for a warmer-than-average three months ahead.
Disaster insurance claims driven by Queensland events
Insurers paid out $2.2 billion in claims related to extreme weather events in 2023/24, in line with the previous year, new figures show.
New climate projections drill down to suburban level
NSW and ACT residents can now zoom in on sophisticated new projections that show how climate change will affect their own backyards.
Truer extreme weather forecasts come rain hail or shine
Aussie researchers are helping build a global hailstone library and the result will be better forecasts for extreme weather.
East coast remains on flood alert despite easing rain
A rain trough that has battered parts of NSW and Queensland is set to shift offshore on Wednesday night but flooding fears remain after days of wet weather.
Downpours and storms raise threat of flash flooding
Heavy rain and possible flash flooding is forecast for northeast NSW as wild weather makes its way across the border from Queensland.
Tropical storm Debby soaks northern Florida, killing 6
At least six people have died as Tropical Storm Debby hit Florida with hurricane-force winds before being downgraded as it pushed over land.
Hurricane Debby hits Florida, threatens major flooding
Hurricane Debby has crossed the northern Florida coast as a category 1 storm, packing winds up to 130km/h and the potential for record rain and flooding.
Tropical Storm Debby barrels toward Florida
Tropical Storm Debby is strengthening as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida.
One dead as Hurricane Beryl upgraded to category 5
Hurricane Beryl has strengthened to Category 5 status as it crosses islands in the southeastern Caribbean.
Hurricane Beryl tears through southeast Caribbean
A hurricane warning is in effect for Jamaica after Beryl tore through the southeast Caribbean, killing at least two people.
Hurricane Beryl strikes Jamaica as toll rises to nine
Hurricane Beryl is roaring by Jamaica, bringing fierce winds as the death toll reaches at least nine.
Hurricane Beryl lashes Jamaica as toll rises to 10
The Cayman Islands and Mexico are in Hurricane Beryl's sights after the storm led a deadly trail of destructions across smaller islands in the Caribbean.
Beryl spares Mexico’s Yucatan beaches, aims at Texas
The core of Tropical Storm Beryl has crossed the Yucatan Peninsula with the system forecast to return to hurricane force over the Gulf of Mexico.
Chilly residents wonder why Australian homes so cold
As more residents take to social media complaining about cold homes, experts warn chilly interiors can impact people's health and wellbeing even if they rug up.
Readying refugees for when natural disasters strike
A Somali refugee in Townsville is leading the way in educating newly arrived groups about disaster resilience preparing for Queensland's summer cyclone season.
Flood threat recedes as residents return to river towns
Rivers remain swollen as residents return to evacuated towns after flooding and downpours, with motorists told to remain cautious of the risk of damaged roads.
Tourism bounces back after destructive cyclones
Tourists are flocking back to north Queensland, months after two cyclones caused destruction in the region.
Rain eases and water recedes but flood risks remain
Floodwaters have begun to recede after heavy rainfalls lashed parts of NSW, causing dams to spill, but evacuation warnings remain.
Nation in for a soaking as massive rainband heads east
Rain is forecast in every state and territory as a weather system spanning thousands of kilometres makes it way from west to east.
Another opportunity to see Aurora Australis
The colourful Aurora Australis lights caused by a large geomagnetic storm may be visible in some Australian states for a second night.
Flood fears as deluge set for NSW, dam likely to spill
More wet and stormy weather is expected to lash NSW with Sydney's Warragamba dam predicted to spill as flood warnings are issued for areas downstream.
Heavy rain to drench coastal NSW and Sydney: bureau
After a month of above-average rainfall, the wet weather is expected to continue across NSW as a band of rain makes its way to the coast.
An extra hour of sleep as daylight saving ends
People in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and ACT will have an extra hour of sleep as daylight saving ends for another year.