In short: The Bureau of Meteorology expects a level G4 geomagnetic storm to impact Earth within hours. Geomagnetic storms can disrupt power grids and other technologies, but are…
Welcome to Willis Island: population four.The tiny atoll is a speck in the Coral Sea — a two-day, 450-kilometre boat journey from Cairns.For the island's…
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan has been downgraded to a tropical low after rapidly weakening following its coastal crossing as a category three system on Monday afternoon.But…
In short: Tropical low 09U is expected to reach peak intensity on Sunday morning with a 55 per cent chance of forming into a cycloneIf…
In short: Up to 300 millimetres of rain has caused flash flooding in north Queensland, cutting many roads and stranding residents on islands.The Bruce Highway has…
An outback town has recorded Queensland's hottest January day of all time and cemented its ranking as one of the top four warmest locations in…
The head of the NT's road transport industry peak body has confirmed it will be another day before more fresh produce arrives to replenish bare…
Australian weather has always been prone to extremes, which is why the sunburnt country is known for its drought and flooding rains.When the Bureau of…
It has been a wet end to the year on the NSW Coffs Coast, with floodwater inundating car parks and apartment buildings, and a New…
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is warning the entire east coast of Australia to be ready for a wet and stormy end to Christmas.Key points:Thunderstorms…
A cool southerly change is sweeping up the NSW coast after the state endured a summer scorcher on Saturday, with temperatures climbing into the mid-40s…
A rarely seen cloud iridescence has appeared briefly above a small Wheatbelt town, delighting residents lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the colourful optical phenomenon.Key points:A…
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared two major climate drivers linked to hot, dry conditions are officially underway in Australia, prompting further warnings that extreme heatwaves will…
Parts of northern New South Wales have been covered in hail during a deluge that could signal of worse to come this storm season.Key points:The SES says…
A storm outbreak is set to hit broad parts of the east coast on Wednesday afternoon, with warnings of possible damaging winds and large hail…
Fire authorities say Australians should not hang the risk of a hot, dry summer on the declaration of El Niño, with rampant vegetation growth through parts…
Heavy rainfall has broken records across southern Western Australia while several south-west towns shivered through their coldest June days on record. Key points:Heavy rainfall over June…
Inland Pilbara communities could be heading into uncharted territory as Severe Tropical Cyclone Ilsa looks set to rip through the region at sustained strength.Key points:Cyclones…
A clean-up is underway after wind gusts of more than 100 kilometres per hour and hailstones 6 centimetres wide hit parts of New South Wales overnight. Key…
The wet season has descended upon Mackay in North Queensland as local roads were flooded Thursday afternoon and flights were delayed.Key points:Up to 200 millimetres of…