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Australia’s New South Wales faces ‘extreme’ bushfire risk amid sweltering heatwave

Temperatures climbed to 39.3C at Sydney Airport on Sunday with heatwave expected to return this week

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Buster brings cool relief from fierce autumn heatwave

A change is bringing cooler conditions, with residents in three states glad to see the back of a short but sharp autumn heatwave.

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Cyclone Alfred: Where, when is it expected to make landfall in Australia?

Tropical cyclone is forecast to make landfall near Brisbane as a Category 2 storm on Saturday morning.

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Cyclone Alfred is slowing – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it

Cyclone Alfred has now been delayed, as the slow-moving system stalls in warm seas off southeast Queensland. Unfortunately, the expected slow pace of the cyclone will bring even more rain to affected communities.

The Conversation

How Bureau of Meteorology modelling predicts the path of cyclones like Alfred

Residents in Brisbane and elsewhere along Queensland’s south-east coast, as well as people in far-north NSW, are bracing for the tropical cyclone

The Guardian - AU

Two states on alert over Tropical Cyclone Alfred

A major capital city and coastal communities in two states have been warned to prepare homes for a tropical cyclone and days of wild weather.

AAP

Bracing for a monster: Tropical Cyclone Zelia is bearing down on WA. Here’s what to expect

Severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia is bearing down on the northwest coast of Australia and is likely to make landfall early Friday evening.

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Storms sweep NSW and Victoria with 21 people rescued from vehicles in Sydney flash floods

SES responds to more than 500 calls for assistance in NSW and warns drivers to take care after heavy rain

The Guardian - AU

Storms loom in southern states as Qld copes with floods

Multiple states are bracing for severe weather with forecasters predicting heavy rain in parts of NSW, Queensland and Victoria.

AAP

Reinforcements sent after more rain, flash flooding

Heavy rain has again lashed a region on cyclone watch, prompting authorities to send reinforcements amid fears of "life-threatening" flash flooding.

AAP

La Niña back this summer? Not likely – and unofficial declarations are jumping the gun

It’s the height of summer and many Australians have already experienced heatwaves, heavy rains and even significant bushfires over the Christmas and New Year period. But could we be in for something different as summer draws to a close?

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Third town told to leave immediately as bushfire rages

Residents in the Grampians towns of Bornes Hill, Moyston and Pomonal have been told to leave immediately and seek shelter as a bushfire threat is imminent.

AAP

Women rescued from floodwaters as deluge continues

The rain is finally set to ease in southeast Queensland after a run of bleak weather that has caused flooding, power outages and ruined a Test cricket match.

AAP

Australia’s latest brush with extreme heat shows just how good weather forecasting really is

As a dome of heat developed over north and central Australia last weekend, parts of the country braced themselves for their first taste of summer temperatures well in excess of 40°C. Some areas expected their hottest temperatures since the Black Summer of 2019–20.

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Rain to play a spoilsport in remaining two days of IND-AUS Brisbane Test

The Bureau of Meteorology of Australia has reported today that there are 90% chances of rain on the last two days of the Brisbane Test played between the Baggy Greens and India which is Tuesday and Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - AU

Rail unions back fresh industrial action across Sydney train network in lead-up to New Year’s Eve – as it happened

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Flash flooding, rescues after major storms

A torrent of rain fell within an hour, turning roads into rivers, submerging cars and trapping drivers who tried to cross floodwaters during sudden storms.

The Conversation

This summer will likely be wetter and warmer for most Australians, bureau forecast says

After this spring’s heat, humidity, rain and storms across Australia, you may be wondering what summer has in store.

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Mental health taking a hit as climate crisis worsens

Poor health outcomes are being attributed to extreme heat events, rapid rain bursts and worsening fire season as part of a growing climate crisis.

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Victoria at risk of tornadoes as thunderstorms and giant hail lash Australia’s south-east

Bureau of Meteorology warns parts of Victoria to brace for ‘dangerous’ storm and intense rainfall that could lead to ‘life-threatening flash flooding’

AAP

Motorists urged to stay home instead as storms build

A huge cold front sweeping Australia's southeast is bringing wild storms, giant hail and damaging winds as it meets a humid, unstable air mass.

AAP

Wild weather to lash several states as systems collide

Wild weather is on the way for parts of Australia after a storm "like a freight train but worse" hit regional Victoria.

The Conversation

Severe thunderstorms are sweeping through southern Australia. But what makes a thunderstorm ‘severe’?

Clusters of severe thunderstorms are expected to strike Australia’s southern regions over Thursday and Friday.

Newcastle Herald

Experts say it's 'unlikely' Hunter will see aurora australis for second night

People headed out to catch the light show on Friday morning.

The Guardian - AU

Sunny weather expected for most of east coast ahead of Sunday’s NRL grand final

Bureau of Meteorology says temperatures should reach high 20s in NSW and Queensland over the weekend, while Victoria can expect showers

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