Wild weather, hazardous surf warning for Queensland
More wild weather is on the way for parts of Queensland and NSW, with heavy rain, damaging winds and hazardous surf bringing the risk of coastal erosion.
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Fire engulfs homes as UK temperatures soar
Temperatures have reached 40.3C for the first time on record in the United Kingdom.
Britain records highest ever temp of 39.1C
Britain recorded its highest ever temperature of 39.1C, surpassing the previous record of 38.7C recorded in 2019.
Britain swelters in “crazy” temps up to 41C
Britain is already sweltering as temperatures hit the high 30s, with 41C forecast for Tuesday.
Signs firm for soggy winter, spring: BoM
Much of Australia appears set for a wetter than average winter and spring, in unwelcome news for flood-affected communities.
NSW flood and storm risk shifts north
Some 85,000 people face evacuation as major flooding begins in the Hunter region and the weather system drenching the state heads north.
Camden residents push on amid NSW floods
Residents of Camden in southwestern Sydney have once again seen floods submerge and ruin key community facilities.
Parts of NSW could be in for fifth flood
Scientists say two big drivers of Australia's climate could coincide later this year and pose fresh threats to communities that have had repeated floods.
Strong outlook for Australian agriculture
Flooding in parts of Queensland and NSW has slowed agricultural output but it's still been a strong start to the year according to Rural Bank's latest report.
Weather wait for stricken ship return
The Portland Bay bulk carrier is undergoing repairs after losing power in heavy seas, as authorities wait for improved weather to return the vessel to shore.
Thousands evacuate as Sydney rivers rise
More ADF troops are on the way and the SES is anticipating another busy night, as western Sydney's Hawkesbury-Nepean region is once again inundated by floods.
Rain ramps up Sydney flood evacuations
Rising water levels are causing residents across southwest Sydney to evacuate their homes as heavy rain continues to bring increased flood danger in NSW.
Another wet spell for Queensland as warm seas feed moist atmosphere
Weather forecasters say wet conditions will affect large areas of Queensland over the next few days, with moderate to heavy rainfall possible in some areas.
Climate change ‘cuts cyclone frequency’
Climate change is making it harder for tropical cyclones to form and the world is getting fewer now than it did before oceans began to warm, a new study says.
BoM says big wet over for now but La Nina may be back later this year
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) says the La Nina event that brought record rainfall and floods in eastern Australia is over but could return later in the year.
Wetter winter than usual forecast for many
After much of Australia endured a soggy autumn, forecasters say an unusual amount of rainfall will most likely dampen heads over winter.
Weather woes delay planting, push prices
Heavy rain across Qld and NSW cropping country has prevented some growers planting, with fears delays combined with global shortages will keep food prices high.
Massive cold front to bring low-level snow
A cold front is set to bring snow, rain and damaging winds to much of southern and eastern Australia.
Big wet to continue for eastern Australia
Large parts of east Australia are two to three times more likely to have heavier than usual rainfall, meaning a wet winter after a soggy summer.
Queensland and northern NSW rainfall records smashed in 2022
Record floods that hit Queensland and NSW earlier this year have led to many areas experiencing their wettest week since 1900, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Qld’s ‘gutwrenching’ cleanup is underway
Floodwaters are slowly receding across Queensland with the gutwrenching clean up and recovery underway.
Relief payments open to flood-affected Qld
Disaster relief payments are available to flood-affected Queensland residents, while people are warned not to get complacent as the heavy rain eases.
Qld rains ease but flood warnings remain
Floodwaters continue to run in some parts of Queensland even as rain eases, with the Mary River in Gympie expected to peak at 16 metres.
Intense rain to linger over flooded Qld
Severe storms continue to bring intense rainfall and flash flooding to southern Queensland, with residents in the Lockyer Valley and Warwick evacuated.
Missing man found in flooded southeast Qld
A man who went missing north of Brisbane, after rainfall and flooding inundated isolated a campsite, has been found safe and well.
One dead in Qld floods, dam releases start
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services received 110 calls for help after intense rainfall across the state, with one woman killed in floodwaters.
Man rescued from northern Qld floodwaters
A man has been rescued from floodwaters and emergency services have had almost 40 calls for help as unseasonally heavy rain hits northern Queensland.
Flood danger in northern Queensland storms
Intense and unseasonal rainfall is forecast for northern Queensland where residents are bracing for potentially dangerous flooding and transport disruption.
Heavy rain to bombard Queensland this week
Queensland Police are urging people to avoid unnecessary travel this week as the state braces for intense rain and the risk of flooding.
Qld set for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms
Queensland is on alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to bring potentially record-breaking falls across parts of the state.
Qld Indigenous town’s phones down again
Lockhart River Mayor Wayne Butcher has demanded action, after telecom services in the far north Queensland community failed for the fourth time in two years.