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Heavy rain to drench coastal NSW and Sydney: bureau

Heavy rain to drench coastal NSW and Sydney: bureau

After a month of above-average rainfall, the wet weather is expected to continue across NSW as a band of rain makes its way to the coast.

Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter

Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter

Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter

Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter

There should be enough gas supply to meet demand in the east coast market, as the government commits to working to bringing down prices further for consumers.

Relief in sight after record-breaking heatwave

Relief in sight after record-breaking heatwave

Relief in sight after record-breaking heatwave

Relief in sight after record-breaking heatwave

Temperatures have continued to soar across southeast Australia but relief is in sight for millions in one part of the country.

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Scramble to set up camp ahead of extreme fire danger

Scramble to set up camp ahead of extreme fire danger

Extreme or catastrophic fire danger is predicted in six of Victoria's nine weather districts, with temperatures of more than 40C tipped in the state's west.

Weakened Lincoln to bring rain, wind back to coast

Weakened Lincoln to bring rain, wind back to coast

Strong winds and heavy rain are likely along the Gascoyne coast as ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln reaches Western Australia on Saturday night.

Lincoln won't reach severe tropical cyclone strength

Lincoln won't reach severe tropical cyclone strength

Authorities say ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln is unlikely to develop into a severe tropical cyclone but remains on track to slam into WA's northwest coast.

Lincoln to strengthen into a cyclone within 12 hours

Lincoln to strengthen into a cyclone within 12 hours

A tropical low sitting off the West Australian coast near Broome is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone overnight, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

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Emergency services prepare for cyclone and flooding

Emergency services prepare for cyclone and flooding

Emergency services prepare for cyclone and flooding

Emergency services prepare for cyclone and flooding

Authorities are bolstering emergency service teams in Western Australia's northwest in preparation for the likely impact of a tropical cyclone.

'High risk' Lincoln will turn back into a cyclone

'High risk' Lincoln will turn back into a cyclone

'High risk' Lincoln will turn back into a cyclone

'High risk' Lincoln will turn back into a cyclone

Ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln is a strong chance to redevelop after it crosses Western Australia and heads to sea, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Adelaide, Sydney nudge 40C as southeast sweats

Adelaide, Sydney nudge 40C as southeast sweats

Adelaide, Sydney nudge 40C as southeast sweats

Adelaide, Sydney nudge 40C as southeast sweats

Sweltering conditions and extreme UV levels in Australia's biggest cities have sparked warnings for people to look out for themselves and the vulnerable.

Western Australia bakes as scorching heatwave continues

Western Australia bakes as scorching heatwave continues

Western Australia bakes as scorching heatwave continues

Western Australia bakes as scorching heatwave continues

A record-breaking heatwave in Western Australia has delivered another sizzling day of heat for residents across much of the state.

Perth sizzles with record 45C in eastern suburbs

Perth sizzles with record 45C in eastern suburbs

Perth sizzles with record 45C in eastern suburbs

Perth sizzles with record 45C in eastern suburbs

Residents of Perth have endured another searing day, with a record-breaking maximum temperature of 45.1C in the northeastern suburbs.

Kirrily mop up begins but heavy rain risk remains

Kirrily mop up begins but heavy rain risk remains

Kirrily mop up begins but heavy rain risk remains

Kirrily mop up begins but heavy rain risk remains

Hundreds of energy restoration crews, volunteers and low-security prisoners are pitching in to help clean up Townsville after the region was hit by a cyclone.

Clean-up from Kirrily begins following 'tense' evening

Clean-up from Kirrily begins following 'tense' evening

Clean-up from Kirrily begins following 'tense' evening

Clean-up from Kirrily begins following 'tense' evening

Central and western Queensland are set to cop a deluge as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily heads inland, with heavy rain and flash flooding predicted.

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Southerlies brush heatwave aside after record night

A cool change is sweeping through NSW, dropping temperatures by more than 10C in an hour after a coast-to-coast heatwave delivered an outback town record.

Cyclone Kirrily crosses Queensland coast in Townsville

Cyclone Kirrily has crossed the Queensland coast in Townsville, bringing strong winds and heavy rain, after strengthening into a category three system.

Community calls for shelter as cyclone looms

An Indigenous community off Queensland's coast has called for an evacuation centre to be built as they take shelter from Cyclone Kirrily in their own homes.

Heatwave persists as inland temps nudge 50C

Some inland towns have sweltered through temperatures as high as 49.4C as heatwave conditions sent the mercury soaring some 6C to 12C above average.

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Region battens down the hatches as cyclone forms

A tropical cyclone is finally set to form before intensifying as it heads toward the north Queensland coast, with strong winds and heavy rain forecast.

Inland towns bake in near 50C heatwave temps

A cool change is not expected to sweep across Australia for days as temperatures climbed to the high 40s in vast areas of the nation.

Cyclone countdown begins with major flooding predicted

Cyclone Kirrily is set to cross the Queensland coast as early as Thursday night, causing widespread flooding that is expected to impact the state for days.

Multiple states swelter amid heatwave warnings

As heatwaves grip parts of Australia, people are being urged to check on their neighbours and the elderly to ensure they are staying safe as the mercury rises.

Power grid pledge as sunshine state feels the heat

As temperatures soar above 40C in parts of Australia, people want to know that the electricity for air conditioners and fans will keep coming.

Scorching WA heatwave spreads east across country

A heatwave is poised to spread eastward across the country after scorching parts of Western Australia with maximum temperatures approaching 50C.

Birds drop from trees as temperatures soar in outback

Marble Bar has sweltered through a scorching four-week stretch of daily maximum temperatures above 41C that has caused heat-exhausted birds to drop from trees.

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