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Heat deaths on the rise as extreme weather intensifies

Heat deaths on the rise as extreme weather intensifies

As heatwaves, bushfires and storms become more extreme there are fears the hot and dry summer could lead to a spike in heat-related hospitalisations and deaths.

Total fire bans as temperatures soar and bushfires rage

Total fire bans as temperatures soar and bushfires rage

Total fire bans as temperatures soar and bushfires rage

Total fire bans as temperatures soar and bushfires rage

Queensland firefighters are bracing for a day of high temperatures and strong winds as a fierce blaze continues to burn west of Brisbane.

Mexico raises Hurricane Otis death toll to 39

Mexico raises Hurricane Otis death toll to 39

Mexico raises Hurricane Otis death toll to 39

Mexico raises Hurricane Otis death toll to 39

The death toll from the devastating Hurricane Otis has risen to 39, days after it ripped through the Mexico beach resort of Acapulco.

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At least 27 killed by Hurricane Otis in Mexico

At least 27 killed by Hurricane Otis in Mexico

More than 8000 army, air force and national guard were deployed to help with the clean up in Acapulco after the beachside resort was smashed by Hurricane Otis.

People told to leave as fire threatens Qld homes

People told to leave as fire threatens Qld homes

Bushfires continue to threaten properties in Queensland with soaring temperatures expected, ensuring firefighters are on high alert.

Unprecedented tropical cyclone may form in Coral Sea

Unprecedented tropical cyclone may form in Coral Sea

An unprecedented tropical cyclone may form off the Queensland coast over the coming days, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Perfect storm for more hail hazards in major cities

Perfect storm for more hail hazards in major cities

Changing weather conditions are creating the atmospheric ingredients for more hail-prone days and larger hailstones over Australia's most populous areas.

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Long pollen season prompts thunderstorm asthma warning

Long pollen season prompts thunderstorm asthma warning

Long pollen season prompts thunderstorm asthma warning

Long pollen season prompts thunderstorm asthma warning

Southern Australia's grass pollen season is tipped to drag on longer than usual, sparking a warning about potentially-deadly thunderstorm asthma.

Cooler weather helps crews extinguish blazes across NSW

Cooler weather helps crews extinguish blazes across NSW

Cooler weather helps crews extinguish blazes across NSW

Cooler weather helps crews extinguish blazes across NSW

Rain and cooler weather have helped firefighters extinguish most of the fires burning across NSW this week but one region is expected to remain in high danger.

More than 100 Vic homes may be inundated as rivers rise

More than 100 Vic homes may be inundated as rivers rise

More than 100 Vic homes may be inundated as rivers rise

More than 100 Vic homes may be inundated as rivers rise

Victorian rivers are flooding after days of heavy rain, especially in the east where residents have been told to leave due to increased threat.

Three homes lost in destructive NSW bushfire

Three homes lost in destructive NSW bushfire

Three homes lost in destructive NSW bushfire

Three homes lost in destructive NSW bushfire

Easing conditions have allowed fire crews to start counting the homes lost after a large blaze rushed through coastal communities in southern NSW.

Victoria's fire threat focus shifts to flash flood risk

Victoria's fire threat focus shifts to flash flood risk

Victoria's fire threat focus shifts to flash flood risk

Victoria's fire threat focus shifts to flash flood risk

The threat from two blazes burning in eastern Victoria is expected to ease, with a severe weather warning issued over damaging winds and heavy rain.

Fires and floods leave many states on extreme alert

Fires and floods leave many states on extreme alert

Fires and floods leave many states on extreme alert

Fires and floods leave many states on extreme alert

Fire season is under way as blazes burn across the country driven by volatile conditions with total fire bans in parts of WA, South Australia, Victoria and NSW.

WA bushfire warning downgraded to watch and act

WA bushfire warning downgraded to watch and act

WA bushfire warning downgraded to watch and act

WA bushfire warning downgraded to watch and act

A bushfire warning for residents of Albany in Western Australia has been downgraded from emergency to watch and act.

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Sydney heat records tumble as fires burn in Victoria

Locals and campers have been told to flee an out-of-control bushfire in Victoria's Gippsland region as Sydney sweats through its hottest October day on record.

Spring turns up the heat for footy finals fever

The mercury is expected to soar in multiple cities as special provisions are put in place for a scorching NRL grand final.

Fed govt invests in new deployable disaster shelters

Australia will soon have a national stockpile of emergency shelters that can be deployed anywhere in the country when floods, fires and other disasters strike.

Queensland on bushfire alert as spring heat fans fears

Fire crews remain on high alert as unseasonably hot spring weather sends temperatures soaring to almost 40C in parts of Queensland.

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Cooler weather brings relief as firies battle blazes

Firefighters are looking to take advantage of cooler conditions as they battle to control several blazes and carry out vital hazard-reduction burns.

Cool change gives small relief to fire crews across NSW

NSW communities near the Queensland border and on Sydney's western fringe have been told to prepare to take action as multiple bushfires burn across the state.

Heatwave, bushfires wreak havoc as threat moves north

Bushfires are burning across a number of states as a heatwave is forecast to move into Queensland and the Northern Territory, sparking a wave of warnings.

Bureau declares weather double whammy for Australia

Australia's weather bureau has finally declared an El Nino event alongside a second driver of dry weather, with communities told to prepare for heat and fire.

Record-breaking heatwave sparks catastrophic fire risk

Unseasonably warm weather and strong winds have left the much of the country sweltering in a heatwave with fire warnings closing dozens of schools.

'From mud to concrete' farmers feeling the El Nino heat

With drier and hotter weather patterns confirmed some Aussie farmers are already in drought.

No relief for days as eastern heatwave spreads

Firefighters are working to bring blazes under control as several states swelter through heatwave conditions.

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