Norfolk Island braces for a direct hit from cyclone
The centre of Cyclone Gabrielle is likely to pass very close to the Australian territory as it continues its path across the Pacific Ocean.
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Cyclone Gabrielle barrels across the Pacific
Cyclone Gabrielle is expected to reach category three, with large swells and dangerous winds as the system barrels toward Norfolk Island and New Zealand.
Australian island battening down for Cyclone Gabrielle
Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle has formed off Queensland's coast as it approaches Norfolk Island.
Cyclone likely to form off north Queensland coast
A tropical cyclone, which could end up packing sustained winds of more than 118km/h and gusts of more than 165km/h, will approach Queensland's coast this week.
Cyclone likely to form off Qld this week
A tropical cyclone, which could end up packing sustained winds of more than 118km/h and gusts of more than 165km/h, will approach Queensland's coast this week.
More rain for Auckland as flooding remains
Four people have lost their lives in the flash floods that have hit Auckland over the past three days, along with millions of dollars of damage.
Homes without power after wild storms
More than a thousand properties in Melbourne's southwest are without power after a damaging storm hit the region.
North Queensland braces for severe deluge
Intense rainfall lashing Queensland's north is set to continue as three rescued women recover in hospital after clinging to a tree in rushing floodwaters.
Isolated Qld towns warned of more flooding
Thousands of residents and travellers in the Mackay region are isolated or stranded as torrential downpours cut roads across north Queensland.
NZ’s Sunshine Stakes head to New Plymouth
New Plymouth, in the Taranaki region, has been named New Zealand's sunniest place for the second year running.
North Qld braces for flood as rain sets in
Large parts of northern Queensland are on flood watch as intense monsoon rainfall sets in over the north coast and central interior.
Heavy rain batters northern Queensland
North Queensland's coast between Cardwell and Carmila is on alert for flash flooding as a monsoon trough deepens across the region.
Peril as warming alters planet water cycle
Changes to the planet's water cycle wrought by global warming increase the risk of bushfire, drought and other disasters, a new Australian-led report says.
Grass fires still a risk despite floods
Dangerous grassfires could still pose a threat to flood-ravaged communities this summer, with experts warning against a false sense of security.
Australia warmer, wetter in 2022
Australia was warmer and wetter than historical averages last year as La Nina and climate change hit the country, causing widespread flooding and heatwaves.
Town’s nervous watch as flood levels hold
The expected peaking of floodwaters around the outback NSW township of Menindee has been pushed back as river readings remain steady below a 1976 record.
Race to evacuate as floods hit Kimberley
Record flooding in parts of the WA Kimberley has marooned 15 guests at a Fitzroy Crossing hotel as authorities race to find a boat big enough to evacuate them.
Canoes ready as remote crew awaits rescue
A rescue mission is underway to pluck workers from a flooded conservation property in the Kimberley after record floods.
Record floods to cut off Broome and Derby
Broome and Derby in northern Western Australian are likely to be cut off by a once-in-a-century flood within 12 hours, as inland evacuations continue.
Cool change settles over southeast
A cool change has brought relief from a heatwave in southeastern Australia and while the skies may be cloudy, capital cities are expected to stay mostly dry.
Christmas Day to mark start of heat wave
A low-intensity heat wave will begin forming across the southern half of Australia from Christmas Day which is promising warmer weather for celebrations.
Warm Christmas for much of the country
Most Australians have enjoyed a sunny Christmas Day as a minor heat wave sets in but Northern Territorians are feeling the impact of ex-tropical cyclone Ellie.
Australians feel the heat on Boxing Day
Most Australians are experiencing a minor heatwave, but intense rain from ex-tropical cyclone Ellie has parts of the NT and Queensland on flood watch.
Southern summer heatwave set to peak
Adelaide residents have sweltered through the night as a heatwave peaking across southern Australia fries several capital cities and inland areas.
SA, Victoria sweat through heatwave peak
Adelaide residents have sweltered through the afternoon as a heatwave peaking across southern Australia fries several capital cities and inland areas.
Murray reaches its peak at the SA border
South Australian authorities have provided an update to the flooding situation along the Murray River.
Cool change to smash southern heatwave
Heatwave conditions are easing across the country's southeast as a cool change cuts temperatures and brings thunderstorms and strong winds.
Weather set to be a Christmas cracker
It's the news we've all been waiting for, the Bureau of Meteorology has released its Christmas Day forecast and the verdict: summer has finally arrived.
Qld swelters through heatwave temps
A heatwave warning remains in place across much of Queensland, as authorities urge residents to take precautions.
Severe heatwave warning for much of Queensland
A heatwave warning has been issued for residents across southeast, northern and northwest Queensland including the cities of Brisbane, Caboolture and Mount Isa.
Crumpet and comfort as towns face recovery
The tales of devastation, heartache and lucky escapes from flooded NSW have sparked a national response, as communities look to years of repair and recovery.