Perth approaching winter rainfall streak not seen in 3 decades
A vigorous cold front is unleashing wild wintry weather on the southwest corner of WA, with storms, heavy showers and strong wind gusts battering the region this Tuesday. The severe weather has so far stayed south of Perth as...
Australia’s coldest night of the year by more than three degrees
With an overnight minimum of a bone-chilling –13.2°C, Thredbo Top Station just registered Australia’s coldest night of 2025 to date by more than three degrees. It was the coldest temperature recorded anywhere in New South Wales since 2018, and...
First extreme fire danger rating of the season for Darwin as northern Australia heats up
Increased fire danger across parts of northern Australia, including Darwin, comes with a surge of hot and dry winds from the interior. 75 days without rain The dry season is living up to its name for Darwin and the...
Winter thunderstorms bring large hail to southeast Queensland businesses
Severe thunderstorms producing heavy rain, large hail and lightning are impacting parts of Queensland and NSW on Thursday. Winter is a quiet time for thunderstorm activity in eastern Australia because there is less atmospheric instability and surface heating for...
Wet spring outlook to impact many industries in Australia
Abnormally warm oceans surrounding Australia and a developing negative Indian Ocean Dipole will increase the likelihood of abnormally wet weather across large parts of the country this spring, along with an increased risk of flooding and severe thunderstorms disrupting...
Rainband delivers welcomed rainfall to Victoria’s forestry and agricultural sectors
A rainband associated with a cold front stretches the full length of Victoria from north to south as it crosses the state this Tuesday, bringing welcome moisture to agricultural and forestry industries that rely heavily on winter rainfall. Winter...
Sydney’s wettest start to August in nearly three decades leaves NSW businesses vulnerable
Sydney’s soggiest August weekend in nearly three decades adds onto an already well above average month of rain as moist onshore winds stream into eastern NSW, with saturated grounds leaving NSW businesses and industries in a vulnerable position. Video:...
Abnormally warm seas fuel Sydney’s wettest August in 9 years
There has only been one completely dry day in Sydney so far this month and the city will see more wet weather this weekend, continuing its wettest August in 9 years. In an average August, Sydney would typically receive...
