Weather bureau doing its best amid ‘chaos’, expert says
The Bureau of Meteorology has been a punching bag for frustrated Aussies during recent wild weather events but an expert has come to its defence.
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Cost of wild weather hits $2 billion and counting
The disaster bill has already reached $2 billion in Queensland but the deputy premier expects that figure to rise after weeks of damaging weather.
More rain expected as Qld recovery gathers steam
More rain is on the way but Australian Defence Force troops have arrived to assist a massive recovery effort across a storm-lashed southeast Queensland.
Storms continue after sparking power outages, rescues
Thousands of Queensland and Victorian homes remain without power as thunderstorms and flooding continue to wreak havoc in parts of eastern Australia.
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.
Two dead, four missing as storms lash southeast Qld
A young girl is one of two people found dead while four others are reported missing following severe storms in southeast Queensland.
Girl among seven dead as storms ravage Queensland
Storms ravaging Queensland have killed seven people, including a nine-year-old girl, since Christmas day.
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.
Queensland bracing for heatwave during storm recovery
Some Queensland households damaged by severe storms could be left without power until New Year's Eve or longer while the state faces extreme heat.
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.
Heavy rains, flood threat dampen start to new year
The risk of flash flooding is threatening communities in Queensland and NSW as heavy rain brings a soggy start to the new year.
New Year’s Eve thunderstorms for northern NSW, Q
The last day of 2023 has brought heavy rain and hail for parts of Australia with flash flooding around Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast.
New year, more severe heat for northern Australia
Heatwave conditions will continue to roast parts of northern Australia into the new year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C.
More heavy rain forecast as rivers and flood risks rise
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast more heavy rain in southeast Queensland and northern NSW amid warnings of swollen waterways and flash floods.
New Year’s Eve party over, now what’s in store for 2024
New Year's festivities over, another year of uncertainty has dawned with hangovers from 2023 but some predictions for 2024 suggest better times ahead.
Flood rescuers busy as storms and downpours swell dams
Crews have attended dozens of flood rescue incidents as heavy rain continues in southeast Queensland and northern NSW.
North feels the heat as temperatures soar into new year
Hot conditions will continue to roast parts of northern Australia into the new year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C.