Environment
Weather
Sydney set for coldest March morning in 15 years this weekend
It may have only just ticked into autumn, but Sydneysiders will be reaching for their winter coats this Sunday as temperatures plummet, marking possibly the coldest March day in 15 years.
- by Matt Bungard
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Extreme weather
'Dangerous' cyclones to soak and batter Australia's north
Twin severe tropical cyclones will hammer northern Australia over the weekend, smashing ecosystems and potentially leaving a hefty repair bill from damaging winds, storm surges and flooding.
- by Peter Hannam
Extreme weather
'Triple whammy' expected from twin cyclones as evacuations increase
Winds from Cyclone Trevor are forecast to reach 275km/h while gusts of up to 320 km/h are tipped for Cyclone Veronica.
- by Peter Hannam
Flashback
From the Archives: Flood chaos as the Big Wet hits the Red Centre
In March 1989, record rains fell across Central Australia. In drought-stricken Broken Hill, jubilation turned to panic as floodwaters rose.
- by Malcolm Brown, Peter Hughes and John Sampson
Extreme weather
'Not very happy': Tasman Sea warmth puts the heat on key fisheries
Back-to-back summer heatwaves in the Tasman Sea that have affected marine life and seafood industries in Australia and New Zealand could be another sign of the warming climate, scientists say.
- by Peter Hannam
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Extreme weather
'It's been extreme': Australia's summer smashes seasonal heat records
Australia has posted its hottest ever summer and the first season in which temperatures exceeded 2 degrees above the long-term averages, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
- by Peter Hannam
Weather
Sydney skies graced with sun halo
The phenomenon is not uncommon but has been seen less than usual due to dry weather.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Animals
How to keep your pet cool in a heatwave
Veterinarian Jackson Zee who has worked in many extreme-weather and disaster zones around the world has some tips on how to keep pets safe.
- by Steve Jacobs
Bushfires
'Too late to leave': Fresh emergency warning for NSW bushfire
A large bushfire, which destroyed or damaged 37 homes at Tabulam, has flared up again and threatens more properties.
Canberra life
Hot weather: Bad for humans; bad for wasps, too
There's been a drop in the number of wasp nests found in the ACT.
- by Steve Evans
Extreme weather
After record-breaking summer, NSW set for a hotter than average autumn
The country is on track to have warmer than average days and nights in the coming months, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
- by Rachel Clun