Australia urged to name heatwaves to highlight threats
Spain started giving names to heatwaves in 2022 in a bid to better engage the public and save lives. Now some say Australia should follow suit.
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EU scientists say 2023 world’s hottest year on record
Scientists from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service say 2023 was the hottest year in global temperature records since 1850.
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.
Vic faces wettest January days as floodwaters shift
Victoria's first nine days of 2024 have broken January records dating back more than 120 years as floodwaters continue to flow, impacting communities.
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.
Flood threat persists as weather forecast offers relief
The flood threat continues for some Victorian communities but there are no more major rain events forecast in coming days, as towns focus on recovery.
Floods swamp towns as kayaker found safe and well
Crews have found the owner of an empty kayak seen floating down a river as support arrives for communities impacted by floods.
More financial support for storm-battered Queenslanders
Storm-battered Queensland will receive more financial assistance as it recovers from wild weather including 3.5 million lightning strikes.
Three months of rain in a day as big wet sets in again
Three Victorian towns have been ordered to evacuate and others are on alert as storms and heavy rain lash parts of the state before an expected move into NSW.
Power back on at 125k Queensland homes after wild storm
Thousands of Queenslanders are back on the power grid after crews worked for days to rebuild a network damaged by storms.
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.
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.