Sydney haze to linger as burn-offs continue ahead of 'significant fire season'
A thick blanket of smoke has left Sydneysiders breathing "very poor" air, with more hazard burns expected to keep the haze around for another day.
Hazy days of winter as Sydney wakes up to a smoky sunrise
Sydney residents woke to a smoky sunrise due to hazard reduction burning around the city.
Summer in August for runners, children ... and dinosaurs
Sydneysiders are making the most of a warm winter, enjoying the outdoors in parks and beaches across the city.
'Fairly impressive' burst of unusual warmth on the way
Another burst of unseasonable warmth is building over central Australia and will nudge temperatures towards 10 degrees above normal.
'Critical levels': Sydney bushfire warning for September
Forest regions of NSW, including areas around Sydney, are rapidly drying out, raising the risk of early and significant fire activity.
Winter wonderland as snow falls on the Central Tablelands
Sydney residents may be basking in the late winter sunshine but cold temperatures have brought snow to the NSW Central Tablelands.
Japan bracing for Typhoon Noru as deaths recorded
The powerful typhoon already buffeted Japan's southern islands on Saturday, leaving two dead and nine missing.
Enjoy it while you can: Australia's ski industry faces 'terrifying' future
Australia's ski resorts face the prospect of a long downhill run as a warming climate reduces snow depth and cover.
Australia blows away July daytime temperature records
Australia smashed its daytime temperature records for July as another poor month for rains left skies relatively clear.
Sydney's driest July in decades - and the second warmest
Sydney has posted its driest July in more than two decades but the city's parched parks and gardens should soon start to collect some much-needed rain.
Winter heat wave expected to break July temperature record
Sydneysiders will be leaving their winter woolies at home on Sunday to welcome what is expected to be the warmest July day on record.
Sydney set for a short taste of summer before a wintry week
Sydney will get a taste of summer this weekend, with temperatures of 26 degrees expected on Sunday, before rain sets in again as the working week returns.
Severe weather warning cancelled for ACT, South Coast
A severe weather warning has been cancelled for the ACT and parts of southeastern New South Wales, after damaging winds were previously forecast for Wednesday morning.
Spring-like conditions ahead for Sydney as snowfields eye another top-up
Another bout of spring-like weather is in store for much of NSW including Sydney, possibly putting some July warmth records in play by the weekend.
Severe storms trigger emergency declaration in New Zealand
Troops mobilised after heavy rains prompt floods on the South Island.
Big swells, rough surf conditions ahead of mild week
With Sydney drenched in winter sun, a trip to the beach might be tempting.
A frosty minus 7 degree start to the weekend for Canberra
You'd be forgiven for thinking you'd woken up to winter in the wrong hemisphere on Saturday morning.
Thredbo records largest snowfall of season
Ski fields still packed after school holidays, with 40 centimetres recorded on the slopes.
Get out your T-shirts Sydney, an early burst of spring is coming
The chilly conditions which hit Sydney over the past few days are set to change with warmer weather on the way.
Predictions of record-breaking frosty Sunday morning thaw
There were fears Sydney would experience its coldest day in two years on Sunday morning, but thanks to a change in air temperatures, the city will enjoy a slightly below average day.
Rug up Sydney, this weekend's going to be cold
If you were planning to get out of bed on Sunday morning, you've been warned to rug up or change your plans with temperatures expected to be the coldest in two years.
'Canberra horses used to cold': ACT in for minus 7 degree weekend
There'll be snow on the Brindabellas and a low of minus 7 this weekend.
Up to 20cm of snow forecast for resorts this weekend
The ski resorts closest to Canberra could receive up to 20cm worth of snow this weekend.
Satellite map shows lightning strikes
Storm chasers, rural Australians with an eye to the clouds can now access satellite images of lightning on the Bureau of Meteorology website.
It was colder in Canberra than Thredbo again
Temperatures plunged to minus 8 on Sunday morning, but it's meant to warm up soon.
It was colder in Canberra than at Thredbo on Saturday morning
Temperatures plunged to minus 8.7 on Saturday morning, with more cold nights ahead.
Plummeting temperatures spell a shivery start to Sunday
Sydney's plummeting temperatures has only raised the spirits of the city's ice skaters.
Sydney weather: Temperatures to plunge as winter closes in
Sydney residents are bracing for the coldest weekend in two years, with minimum temperatures set to plunge to single digits for the next four days.
Winter is here: Temperature to drop to single digits for rest of week
Winter has finally arrived with Sydney residents expected to shiver through the coldest period of the year.
Days are lengthening - and not just because of the solstice
Winter's depths have been plumbed according to the clocks but the worst of the season's chill is almost certainly ahead.