Heatwave tipped to head east after searing parts of WA
A heatwave is expected to scorch parts of Western Australia with temperatures approaching 50C before expanding east across the country.
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Flood-hit northern Australia braces for more storms
Another cyclone is set to threaten flood-hit Australian regions, but the timing of the wild weather and where it will pass over the coast, are still unknown.
No crystal ball for extreme weather events, boffins say
El Nino and other factors make extreme weather events more difficult to predict, say scholars following scrutiny in the wake of destructive floods and storms.
More evacuations expected in flood-hit regions
Another cyclone is set to threaten flood-hit Australian regions, with more heavy rainfall and evacuations predicted.
Flood-hit regions brace for more rain, Cyclone Kirrily
Australia's flood-hit regions are bracing for a second natural disaster in barely a month as Cyclone Kirrily threatens to form off the coast.
Northern Australia’s big wet continues, cyclone builds
The big wet continues across Australia's north as a cyclone builds in the Coral Sea but conditions have eased in the southeast.
Clean-up continues as region braces for another cyclone
Another cyclone could make a "severe impact" on far north Queensland as the region cleans up from record flooding caused by a system just weeks ago.
‘Life-threatening’ flood warning as rain soaks country
Thunderstorms across Australia's eastern seaboard including Sydney's outskirts may bring flash flooding as some rural residents remain isolated by floodwater.
Crafty fire ants use floodwaters to hitch a ride
A deadly pest is on the move after heavy rain, sparking a warning for south east Queensland and northern NSW residents to be on the look out for fire ants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Desperate boat rescue as monsoon drenches north Qld
Already saturated communities in north Queensland are expecting further heavy rain as a monsoon trough moves over the Cape York Peninsula.
Already soaked, Queensland braces for more wild weather
Far north Queensland is preparing for another drenching while still reeling from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper's aftermath, with relief crews on standby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Storm-hit residents warned recovery may take months
Authorities have warned it could take months for one of Queensland's worst-hit regions to recover from damaging storms.