Weather News
Monday August 14, 2017
Matilda Bay Brewery facade collapses, crushing car in Fremantle as strong winds hit WA
19:00 EST
A woman has been cut from her car by emergency services after part of the facade of a three-storey building collapsed in North Fremantle during strong winds.
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WA withstands another strong front
14:53 EST
Southwestern districts of WA have once again been lashed by severe weather during the last 24 hours.
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WA weather: Wind gust of 109kph recorded as damaging cold front sweeps through
14:22 EST
Damaging winds have hit the south-western corner of Western Australia as part of the strongest cold front of the winter — but the worst has passed without any reports of major damage.
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Smoke blankets Sydney as fire crews catch up with bushfire hazard reduction burns
14:11 EST
The Rural Fire Service has warned residents across Sydney and surrounding regions to expect smoky and hazy conditions as it plays catch-up preparing for an expected early bushfire season.
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Bushfire season looms as smoke shrouds Sydney
13:21 EST
Smoke covering parts of Sydney this morning was a timely reminder that the bushfire season is just around the corner for NSW.
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How do we keep track of record snowfalls in Australia? It all happens at remote Spencers Creek
11:02 EST
Snow depth measurements taken at a remote location in the Kosciuszko National Park have kept track of the Australian snow seasons and charted record-breaking snowfalls for more than six decades.
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Airlie Beach Race Week: Rival sailors fix couple's yacht damaged by Cyclone Debbie
10:28 EST
Heartbroken sailors Nikki Abbott and Dan White thought they had run out of luck when Cyclone Debbie damaged their yacht earlier this year.
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Blooming good outlook for Queensland Christmas mangoes
07:47 EST
An earlier mango harvest is tipped for Queensland this year following a delayed and stunted crop in many growing regions last season.
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Sunday August 13, 2017
Cyclone Debbie: Homeowner who refused to leave after house blew off stumps brings it back to its level best
19:40 EST
A north Queensland man who spent three months living in a house on a sharp slant after it was torn off its stumps by Cyclone Debbie can finally say his house is dead level.
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WA weather: Bureau warns worst of wild conditions forecast for Sunday night
17:23 EST
The strongest cold front of the year so far is expected to hit Perth and the south-west corner of WA on Sunday evening, with the worst of the weather likely to last until Monday morning.
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Road collapse keeps skiers from enjoying 'perfect conditions' on Mount Mawson for season opener
15:28 EST
Excitement about the start of southern Tasmania's ski season has turned to frustration for hundreds of people who waited hours to access the slopes.
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Snow depth to rebound on Australian Alps
14:52 EST
Warming over the next few days will unfortunately lead to further snow melt, enhanced by increasing wind and rain during Tuesday.
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Cold front roars through southwest WA
11:39 EST
On Friday and Saturday, southwestern parts of Western Australia were buffeted by damaging winds and rain with more on the way in the coming days.
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Meet Sally Cutter, the mind and voice behind your Top End tropical cyclone forecast
08:56 EST
At the Bureau of Meteorology in Darwin's northern suburbs, Sally Cutter is poring over charts, preparing the day's forecast.
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Saturday August 12, 2017
Wild weather looms over south-west WA with warnings of damaging winds, minor flooding
16:08 EST
Southern parts of Western Australia are in for more wild weather over the next 48 hours after Perth recorded another spell of heavy rain overnight.
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Howling winds thrash the south
11:49 EST
The southeast of the country has had a rough night, with multiple locations seeing wind gusts greater than 140km/h.
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SA to give August heat record a nudge
11:03 EST
In more than 100 years of records, 36.5 degrees is the hottest it has been in South Australia in August, and this week will come close.
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Friday August 11, 2017
Proper warmth coming to NSW but first a few chilly nights
13:14 EST
Despite the talk of unseasonable warmth, nights and mornings will be a bit on the chilly side this weekend with some frost likely west of the ranges.
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Thursday August 10, 2017
Quokkas frolic in snow on Bluff Knoll as cold front blasts southern WA
18:01 EST
A series of severe cold fronts that have swept across the southern half of Western Australia this week have brought snowfall to Bluff Knoll — and the even more unusual sight of quokkas frolicking in the icy whiteness.
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Queensland weather: Another winter heatwave to grip southern parts of state after hottest July
15:00 EST
South-east Queensland is about to get unusually hot again, with Brisbane expecting temperatures 8 degrees Celsius above average next week.
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Sydney turns on a stunner for the City2Surf
11:45 EST
With the 47th Annual Sydney City2Surf only a few days away, here is what you need to know about race day.
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While some farmers rejoice in rain sweeping WA's south, others say 'cows are swimming'
11:37 EST
Widespread rain across southern Western Australia has proven to be a mixed bag for farmers.
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Wednesday August 9, 2017
WA weather: More rain, hail on the way as cold fronts hover off coast
19:59 EST
There's no end in sight to the wet weather for Western Australia with more cold fronts expected to bring heavy rain and possible hail over the next few days.
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Wild weather in WA
13:56 EST
Perth has copped a soaking during the last 24 hours while some parts of Western Australia received their heaviest August rain on record.
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Pink rainbow appears over England's south-west
12:04 EST
Sky-gazers in England were treated to a rare phenomenon when a pink rainbow appeared in the sky over the country's south-west.
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Frosts wipe out 80 per cent of Victorian grower's wildflower crop
11:55 EST
Frosts have destroyed about 80 per cent of a Victorian grower's wildflower crop, potentially forcing him to close his business.
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Late winter heat looms for eastern states
11:40 EST
Unseasonably hot weather will affect Qld and NSW next week.
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What is apparent temperature and how do they measure what it really 'feels like' outside?
07:51 EST
Did you check the temperature on your phone this morning before heading outside, only to be surprised that it felt much cooler than you had expected?
Most Canberrans can attest that the weather has been bitterly cold over the past week, much colder than the official temperatures recorded for the region.
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Mount Hotham Resort says avalanche warning shouldn't scare skiers off 'once-in-a-decade' conditions
07:24 EST
A popular Victorian ski resort says it is confident conditions on its mountain are safe despite an avalanche warning for the Victorian Alpine region that is expected to remain in place for a number of days.
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Tuesday August 8, 2017
WA weather: Strong wind warning issued as cold front bears down on state's south
16:56 EST
A cold front moving across the south-west of Western Australia is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds into the night and early morning.
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Rare Australian avalanches
15:41 EST
Avalanches have been occurring in Australia during the last 12 hours.
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Australian snowstorm wrap-up
13:47 EST
Australia's five-day snowstorm dubbed Blizzard of Oz on social media has come to an end and it's left behind some of the best snow accumulation the ski resorts have seen in years.
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Monday August 7, 2017
Heavy rains a welcome sight for agricultural regions across southern South Australia
17:20 EST
South Australian farmers say the heavy falls recorded across parts of the state over the weekend might be enough to turn their failing seasons around.
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More wintry weather in Western Australia
16:39 EST
Perth will continue its recent run of wet weather tomorrow as a cold front sweeps over Western Australia's South West Land Division.
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Australian snowfields rejoice after 'Blizzard of Oz' turns slopes into winter wonderland
13:11 EST
It's been dubbed "the Blizzard of Oz", and powder hounds could not be happier.
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Cyclone Debbie: SES volunteers quit in disgust after vile abuse and assaults
12:46 EST
Volunteers for the State Emergency Service in northern New South Wales are quitting after being abused, spat on and assaulted in the wake of Cyclone Debbie.
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Best snow of the season
10:42 EST
Four days of snow have transformed Australia's alps and there is more fresh powder on the way today.
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Blizzards hammer Victoria's slopes, with snow flakes 'size of 20-cent pieces' falling
00:41 EST
Victoria's alpine areas are being pummelled by blizzard conditions, with the heaviest snowfalls of the season, as a powerful cold front makes its way across the state.
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Sunday August 6, 2017
Adelaide hit with strong winds and rain as South Australia's wild winter weekend continues
14:53 EST
After dodging the brunt of wild weather overnight, Adelaide has been battered by strong winds and rain as severe weather moves across parts of South Australia.
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First rain in weeks for parts of central QLD
12:23 EST
Showers and thunderstorms are gracing the central and eastern parts of Queensland today, bringing the first rainfall in weeks to some interior locations.
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Proper winter kicks in after false start
12:06 EST
Winter got off to a false start across much of South Australia but it has since gained some truth with some proper wet and windy bursts.
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Saturday August 5, 2017
Strong snow falls on Victoria's alps, as authorities prepare for blizzards
18:48 EST
Victoria is set for more wild weather this weekend with strong wind gusts in Melbourne and blizzards forecast for the alps.
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BOM warns South Australia to expect wet and windy weekend; SES offers sandbags
18:04 EST
South Australia is bracing for several days of severe winter weather, with flood alerts, gale warnings and road closures for areas including Adelaide and the neighbouring Mount Lofty Ranges.
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Sunday drenching for central-eastern Queensland
13:51 EST
As most of lower-latitude Australia is deep in the dry season, a summer-like trough will bring unseasonable rain to central eastern QLD on Sunday.
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Becoming blizzard-like as snowfalls intensify on Australian Alps
12:59 EST
After 20-30 centimetres of recent fresh snow, two more major fronts between Saturday and Monday will ensure the biggest snowfalls of the season so far, bringing an additional 40-70cm to all major resorts, even including Selwyn.
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Perisher ski lodge up for sale as owners trade alpine peaks for coastal sands
08:31 EST
You might have heard of a sea change - but what about a ski change?
If you are looking to ditch the 9:00am - 5:00pm lifestyle in the city for a change of pace you may be in luck - with one of Perisher's historic lodges up for sale.
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The future of snow: why machines will have a bigger role to play
06:05 EST
While a fresh blast of snow blanketed Australia's alpine resorts over the weekend, the season started with much less promise.
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Friday August 4, 2017
Why is Townsville so dry? BOM explains it's the topography
17:32 EST
Despite being famed for its tropical lifestyle and climate, Townsville cannot seem to shake its "Brownsville" nickname.
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Blizzard warning for Victorian Alps as state braces for windy weekend weather
16:59 EST
Strong winds are expected to sweep across Victoria this weekend, prompting a blizzard warning for the state's alpine areas and forecasts of up to 100 centimetres of snow.
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Windy weekend for southern states
12:17 EST
It's going to be another windy weekend in southern Australia as a series of cold fronts and low pressure systems sweep across multiple states.
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Weather News
Matilda Bay Brewery facade collapses, crushing car in Fremantle as strong winds hit WA
19:00 EST
A woman has been cut from her car by emergency services after part of the facade of a three-storey building collapsed in North Fremantle during strong winds.
WA withstands another strong front
14:53 EST
Southwestern districts of WA have once again been lashed by severe weather during the last 24 hours.
WA weather: Wind gust of 109kph recorded as damaging cold front sweeps through
14:22 EST
Damaging winds have hit the south-western corner of Western Australia as part of the strongest cold front of the winter — but the worst has passed without any reports of major damage.
