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Weather bureau's review to search for silver linings

Weather bureau's review to search for silver linings

An independent review will look into how the weather bureau can meet future challenges and restore confidence after a controversial website redesign.

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.

Italy, Balkans hit by heatwave as wildfire fears rise

Italy, Balkans hit by heatwave as wildfire fears rise

Italy, Balkans hit by heatwave as wildfire fears rise

Italy, Balkans hit by heatwave as wildfire fears rise

Europe continues to swelter as it grapples with a sustained heatwave, with more soaring temperatures on the horizon.

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Europe's record heatwave linked to 1300 deaths: WHO

Europe's record heatwave linked to 1300 deaths: WHO

As temperatures soar to record highs during a record-breaking European heatwave, the WHO estimates the extreme conditions may have caused more than 1300 deaths.

Temperature records shattered as Europe sizzles

Temperature records shattered as Europe sizzles

Temperature records in Europe are tumbling as a pervasive heatwave traps a ball of hot air, putting pressure on infrastructure and causing dozens of deaths.

Record temperatures in Germany as heatwave moves east

Record temperatures in Germany as heatwave moves east

The deadly "heat dome" that's set records in France and Britain has rolled into Germany, where roads are buckling as temperatures peak.

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.

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Widespread wild weather after CBD flooding

Widespread wild weather after CBD flooding

Widespread wild weather after CBD flooding

Widespread wild weather after CBD flooding

Wild weather that lashed Australia's west coast is moving east, with southern states warned that high winds and heavy rain is on the way.

Wild, unseasonal weather unleashes severe thunderstorms

Wild, unseasonal weather unleashes severe thunderstorms

Wild, unseasonal weather unleashes severe thunderstorms

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

Wild weather for southeast, as storm threatens Origin I

Wild weather for southeast, as storm threatens Origin I

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.

Long-lived cyclone intensifies as it skirts coast

Long-lived cyclone intensifies as it skirts coast

Long-lived cyclone intensifies as it skirts coast

Long-lived cyclone intensifies as it skirts coast

After traversing three states, Cyclone Narelle could intensify into a category five system as it passes a series of isolated coastal communities.

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

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

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

'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.

Biggest cyclone 'in living memory' set to impact coast

Biggest cyclone 'in living memory' set to impact coast

Biggest cyclone 'in living memory' set to impact coast

Biggest cyclone 'in living memory' set to impact coast

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is barrelling toward northern Australia and could impact the coast as a category five system, inflicting winds up to more than 250km/h.

Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists

Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists

Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists

Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists

Multiple flood warnings have been issued as a major highway is cut and communities are urged to go to higher ground and postpone travel.

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Crocs and rising rivers: towns face flood disaster

A territory's "big rivers" region is living up to its name as floodwaters sweep into a major town and force the evacuation of remote communities.

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.

'You are in danger': hundreds call for help amid storms

Heavy rain, high winds and life-threatening floods have brought chaos to city and suburban streets as authorities respond to hundreds of emergency calls.

Weekend flooding fear as heavy rain sweeps two states

Hundreds of millimetres of rain have been dumped on two states bracing for a wet weekend and the risk of flash flooding.

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Flood rescue effort to save woman clinging to tree

A woman clinging to a tree in swollen floodwaters in an outback town has been rescued in an hours-long operation.

Outback town being evacuated as floodwaters approach

Intense rainfall has prompted the emergency evacuation of an entire outback town, where a river is expected to top major flood levels.

Unions demand new health and safety laws after heatwave

A record-breaking heatwave has prompted calls for stronger laws protecting workers to reflect the dangers of a warming climate.

Locals dive for swim and shade as heatwave keeps grip

Australians are doing their best to stay safe indoors as a heatwave drags on, but for those on the land, work doesn't stop because it's too hot.

Towns deserted as locals seek relief from roasting heat

As parts of Australia bake under a relentless heatwave, locals have backup plans to keep cool as temperatures nudge record levels.

High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large

Extreme weather is threatening to derail the long weekend, already disrupting holiday plans and major sports events.

Clean-up begins as deadly, damaging storms move on

Residents are returning to their homes after rapidly rising floodwaters and storms pummelled Australia's east coast, prompting thousands of emergency incidents.

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