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Severe weather warnings as cold front meets warm air

Severe weather warnings as cold front meets warm air

Residents across Australia's east and southeast are being warned to prepare for severe weather, including heavy rain and destructive winds.

Soggy state set for more storms as rivers rise

Soggy state set for more storms as rivers rise

Soggy state set for more storms as rivers rise

Soggy state set for more storms as rivers rise

After a week of heavy rainfall, a sodden state is bracing for a further round of thunderstorms, with warnings that rivers could rise rapidly.

Warnings issued as rivers rise amid heavy falls

Warnings issued as rivers rise amid heavy falls

Warnings issued as rivers rise amid heavy falls

Warnings issued as rivers rise amid heavy falls

There are multiple weather warnings and a watch and act alert in place as a severe weather system continues to dump heavy rain.

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Soggy weekend expected with driving rain across states

Soggy weekend expected with driving rain across states

Multiple states are bracing for prolonged rainfall across the weekend as a brutal low-pressure system loiters, bringing widespread storms and heavy rain.

Improved NZ budget as election campaign gets fiscal

Improved NZ budget as election campaign gets fiscal

National is claiming credit for an improved set of books as the New Zealand election as it seeks a second term at the November 7 poll.

'Supersized' El Nino may become strongest ever recorded

'Supersized' El Nino may become strongest ever recorded

The world should brace for extreme heat as an exceptionally strong El Nino develops, the World Meteorological Organization warns.

Severe storms, floods threaten south-east states

Severe storms, floods threaten south-east states

A powerful low-sweeping storm out of WA will dump heavy rain, unleash severe thunderstorms and trigger fresh flooding across southeast and central Australia

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Hit the slopes: snowstorm saves the Aussie ski season

Hit the slopes: snowstorm saves the Aussie ski season

Hit the slopes: snowstorm saves the Aussie ski season

Hit the slopes: snowstorm saves the Aussie ski season

Australia's alps have been blanketed by snow just in time for the school holidays following the worst start to a season in decades.

Winter 2026: first came the rain, then came the memes

Winter 2026: first came the rain, then came the memes

Winter 2026: first came the rain, then came the memes

Winter 2026: first came the rain, then came the memes

Australia's ski resorts are suffering the worst start to a season in years but operators say they're doing their best to provide visitors a decent experience.

Maps reveal thousands of homes at risk of flood carnage

Maps reveal thousands of homes at risk of flood carnage

Maps reveal thousands of homes at risk of flood carnage

Maps reveal thousands of homes at risk of flood carnage

Updated flood maps for two local government areas have revealed how many homes will be at risk of flooding should they face future significant rainfall events.

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies in eastern states are alert to what could be an early start to the season as long range forecasts point to warmer and drier conditions than usual.

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

Winter is here ... and enough snow for now at least

The “official” start of the Australian ski season has arrived and snow is falling just in the nick of time.

Watchdog flooded with complaints as dry spell persists

Watchdog flooded with complaints as dry spell persists

Watchdog flooded with complaints as dry spell persists

Watchdog flooded with complaints as dry spell persists

There has been a sharp increase in the number of people being dobbed in for misusing water as a state experiences ongoing drought.

'Once in every five years' storm batters coastline

'Once in every five years' storm batters coastline

'Once in every five years' storm batters coastline

'Once in every five years' storm batters coastline

A ‘once-in-every-five-years’ storm is wreaking havoc as thousands are left without power as residents brace for rarely experienced widespread damaging winds.

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Millions brace for impact from 'unusually strong' storm

Residents along a 1200-kilometre stretch of coastline have been told to prepare for a massive three-day storm that could bring destructive winds and flooding.

Wild, unseasonal weather unleashes severe thunderstorms

Unseasonal weather has unleashed heavy downpours and 500,000 lightning strikes across a rain-sodden region and caused chaos, triggering flash flooding.

Wild weather for southeast, as storm threatens Origin I

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been predicted for the coming days in Australia's southeast, with wild weather possibly disrupting the State of Origin opener.

Climate agencies to ask AI to predict future disasters

Artificial intelligence could play a major role in predicting natural disasters around Australia but authorities warn they do not understand it well enough.

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Cyclone on move as flood-weary region watches and waits

A tropical cyclone is about to head towards the Australian coast, putting a flood-battered region on edge again even as it cleans up from another severe system.

'Not out of danger': hundreds flee as mega storm nears

Authorities warn northern Australia remains under threat from Cyclone Narelle as it moves west after crossing the coast, unleashing heavy rain and gales.

'Leave immediately': warning for flood hit community

Rising floodwaters have revived unpleasant memories of a 2010 natural disaster and triggered an emergency warning for a rain-hit community.

Flooding forces closure of town's hospital and schools

The mayor of an outback community forced to close its hospital, schools and courts due to a flood threat says it's been so wet "even the ducks have left town".

Cyclone threat firms as far north braces for bucketing

Areas already hard hit by flooding are bracing for another deluge, with a tropical cyclone forecast to cross the coast in coming days.

Grapes wither on the vine as record rain risks harvest

Flash flooding has hit Australia's table grape hub after record rainfall at the peak of harvest season, threatening to inflict major losses.

Australia's driest town swamped as deadly storms swirl

Torrential rain, severe storms and dangerous floods continue to cause havoc, leading to the death of a motorcyclist who was swept away in a creek.

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