Perth to sweat through third summer heatwave as temperatures soar into 40s this week.
Lisa Thomas and Bethany Hiatt
Cooling centres in the US and Europe usually have bathrooms, chairs, beds, charging devices, food, and entertainment like books and TV. They can also have kennels and pet food.
Caitlyn Rintoul
Almost 35,000 people remain without power and an iconic beach has expanded as fresh storms sweep the east coast and the west bunkers down for a cyclone.
Neve Brissenden and Luke Costin
‘The key for the community is to be prepared.’
Bryce Luff
Emergency services are urging people to be ready for more storms along Australia's east coast after a man in his 80s was killed by a falling tree.
Jack Gramenz, Alex Mitchell and Neve Brissenden
Australia's tennis grand slam has avoided a second straight day of rain-enforced carnage, with sunny skies greeting a big crowd at Melbourne Park.
Rachael Ward and Alex Mitchell
Severe storms have triggered heavy rain, flash floods and rescues along Australia's east coast, with warnings conditions could worsen across the weekend.
Savannah Meacham
WA is in for a mixed bag of weather this weekend, with some areas set to be hit by thunderstorms while other parts experience sunshine and temperatures in the 40s.
Taylor Renouf
Multiple states and territories are sweltering through a summer heatwave, while some of the eastern states can expect a wet weekend.
Schools and offices have closed and flights have been cancelled as a polar vortex of ultra-cold air blasts snow, ice and wind across the US.
Patrick Whittle and Brian Witte
Visiting Scottish photographer Phil Wilkinson grabbed a chance to capture this tranquil image of pelicans welcoming the dawn in Mandurah.
The polar vortex of cold air hitting central US is causing havoc on roads, with people told to avoid travel and stay home.
HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and BRIAN WITTE
Large parts of the UK are facing heavy snow and freezing rain, with major disruptions to transport around the nation.
Harry Stedman, Sam Hall, Jordan Reynolds
Much of southern Australia is sweltering through a three-day "sticky" heatwave with increasing fire danger risks amid blazes in popular holiday spots.
Rachael Ward and William Ton
Blistering heat across much of Australia spells bad news for firefighters, with the hot, dry weather making it difficult to contain existing blazes.
(A)manda Parkinson
A rain-soaked community has been warned a flooding threat may return with more storms on the horizon after an emergency alert was cancelled, capping a wet week.
Laine Clark and Rex Martinich
Residents in Mandurah and other parts of WA were treated to a light show to rival man-made fireworks on the first day of the new year.
Britain has been battered by high winds, heavy rain, and snowfall derailing New Year's Eve fireworks celebrations.
Staff Writers
If you aren’t spending your day lounging in the pool or enjoying our beaches, what are you doing?
Jonathon Nolan
US officials have confirmed at least 30 tornadoes swept southern states from Texas to South Carolina, causing fatalities and destructions.
JAMIE STENGLE and LEKAN OYEKANMI
Wild weather in the UK has led to the cancellation of Edinburgh's traditional Hogmany celebrations, while London monitors condtions for New Year's Eve events.
William Warnes, PA
At least one person has been rescued as "very dangerous" storms brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of a state, including dumping over 80mm in an hour.
Heatwaves are not easy on us, let alone our gardens, but you can help get your outdoor space through this trying time with a little bit of common sense.
Charlie Albone
