Australians can expect to be of good cheer as the official forecast for Christmas Day expects settled warm and dry conditions for most of the country.
Jack Gramenz
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its official forecast for Christmas Day - and it’s one of the coolest on record.
Claire Sadler
The Bureau of Meteorology has just released its all important Christmas weather forecast. Here’s what to expect around Australia.
Peta Rasdien
The rain is finally set to ease in southeast Queensland after a run of bleak weather that has caused flooding, power outages and ruined a Test cricket match.
Savannah Meacham and Fraser Barton
If you’re wondering what the weather will have in store for us on Christmas, wait no longer, the official forecast is out this afternoon.
Jonathon Nolan & Alexandra Feiam
A tropical low is a chance of forming off rain-hit Queensland but the Bureau of Meteorology says it is unlikely to develop into the season's first cyclone.
Amid a severe heatwave, a bushfire, and a flood warning in other parts of WA, Perth’s seeming escape from the extreme weather will be short-lived.
Ella Loneragan
Temperatures are starting to ease after a blast of heat sent the mercury soaring past 45C in parts of Victoria, NSW, Queensland and South Australia.
Savannah Meacham and Adrian Black
Perth is in for some cooler days ahead after receiving an absolute baking earlier in the week.
Jonathon Nolan
Over 15,000 homes across Perth were plunged into darkness on Wednesday night as the State’s power grid struggled to keep up with sweltering temperatures.
Jessica Page and Jake Dietsch
More than 15,000 residents across Perth are without power as the State swelters through its first 40C day in months.
Chloe Maher
This summer is expected to be warmer than average, reaching above the average maximum temperatures, according to BoM.
Artemisia Blythe
Australia's Pacific neighbour Vanuatu has taken the rare step of publicly criticising Canberra for its climate submission at the International Court of Justice.
Ben McKay
The Bureau reports an increased risk of heavy rain and cyclonic events.
Australia faces a hot, wet summer, experts say, with bushfires not ruled out either as heavy rain and warm weather put grasslands at risk.
Poppy Johnston
More than 30 people are dead and tens of thousands of others are displaced after monsoon rain flooded Malaysia and Thailand, with officials bracing for more.
Staff Writers
The city experienced a rare weather feat this week that hasn’t been seen for nearly 20 years.
Zach Margolius
Vanuatu's climate envoy Ralph Regenvanu has opened the historic case for a broader legal basis for action on climate change.
A torrent of rain fell within an hour, turning roads into rivers, submerging cars and trapping drivers who tried to cross floodwaters during sudden storms.
Savannah Meacham and Samantha Lock
Pacific island nations are pushing for more action on climate change as they face the existential threat of rising tides and a lack of access to finance.
Dominic Giannini
Perth will cool down to mid-20s with rain possible after a hot week. Fires remain a concern, but showers may ease bushfire risks.
Australia can expect a hotter and wetter summer than usual, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s long-term forecast. Here’s what to expect in each State.
David Johns
As NSW swelters through a heatwave, Sydney Airport has recorded the dubious distinction of being the hottest place in the world.
Elisia Seeber
Seoul has already accumulated 16cm of snow - the highest level recorded for November since records began in 1907.
