Australians warned as massive tropical storm approaches tourist hotspot
There are warnings of waves of up to 4.2 metres, with dangerous surf and rip currents.
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Brisbane suffers under smoke haze as bushfires burn west of city
Bushires burning in the Lockyer Valley west of Brisbane have sent a haze of dangerous smoke across the city after it sweltered in the hottest September day in years yesterday.
Thousands still without power after wild winds ravage Sydney
Trees were brought down, couches and mattresses sent flying, and records were broken in a day of wild weather.
More than 46,000 homes without power as destructive winds lash NSW
Tens of thousands of people are without power across NSW, as damaging winds cause widespread destruction across NSW.
Man miraculously survives direct lightning strike
They say lightning never strikes twice, but one US man is counting his blessings after surviving a direct hit.
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Sweltering weekend coming for Sydney
Spring is less than a week old but Sydney is already heading for a 30-degree day.
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Australia just hit a grim weather milestone. Last time it did, 75 people died
A key weather indicator has hit Ash Wednesday levels, raising a chilling question ahead of summer.
‘Unusual’ weather system to impact half of Australia in spring
The Bureau of Meteorology’s spring forecast shows an east-west split across Australia, with one state heading for a drenching.
Decades-old rain records tumble as massive stormband moves east
The start of this week has seen major rain and storms across multiple states - and it’s not over.
Australia set to be drenched by storms stretching across the country’s south
Huge parts of southern Australia are set to be drenched this week, including already sodden areas that are at risk of flooding.