The Latest Breaking News from The Bureau of Meteorology

Electrical storms have left thousands of South Australians without power, with some schools closed and hospitals running on generators.

Queensland deputy premier, Steven Miles and health minister, Shannon Fentiman, are vying for the top job

Event organisers are imploring those attending several separate musical events in Sydney's west to stay hydrated and take care as temps climb into the low 40s.

Heatwaves are a major public health hazard. Socially disadvantaged people are especially exposed to extreme heat and other impacts of climate change. Many people experiencing homelessness – more than 120,000 on any given day in Australia – are exposed to extreme temperatures sleeping on the street, in cars or tents,…

Canberrans can expect a run of hot days in the 30s.

Tropical Cyclone Jasper has formed 1500km northeast of Cairns as a category one system and is expected to strengthen as it moves towards the coast.

Spilt Milk in Canberra has just announced that all musical acts are postponed indefinitely due to unsafe weather.

Federal MPs including Amanda Rishworth asked to consider halt to the obligations during heatwaves

Rainfall is expected to fall on Saturday either side of the border after a torrid week of fires claimed more than 60 homes

Government report finds 78% of weather-related hospitalisations and more than 43% of extreme weather-related deaths were due to extreme heat

"We have a broad area of extreme fire danger for northern NSW"