A north-south storm band stretching across the continent is likely to deliver heavy storms and possibly damaging winds.
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Following days of brain-melting hot weather, the need to protect pets from extreme heat is more important than ever.
Alexandra Feiam
A total fire ban will be put in place for millions of Aussies on Monday as firefighters warn dangerous weather conditions could ‘ignite’ a disaster.
Rhiannon Lewin, Blair Jackson and Duncan Evans
It’s raining, it’s pouring ... but not for long as the weekend turns to light sprinkles and warms up. But most of us won’t be able to relax when the best weather arrives!
Troy de Ruyter
Cyclone-strength gusts have been recorded in New Zealand's capital Wellington and in its Otago district, causing damage, cutting power and highways.
Ben McKay
A major upgrade to one of Australia’s most popular websites has left thousands across the nation infuriated.
Tegwen Bescoby
Tragic new details have emerged as two men who drowned in wild weather conditions that smashed Victoria this week are identified.
Duncan Evans
Police tried in vain to save a surfer in rough waters and the friend who swam to his rescue, prompting a warning to stay safe in punishing heat and wild winds.
Rachael Ward
Wild weather swept over Australia on Wednesday, with scorching heat smashing October records and deadly winds leaving thousands without power.
Firefighters have battled multiple bushfires as a brutal heatwave hit one state.
Duncan Evans, Alexandra Feiam and Emma Kirk
Two men have drowned off the coast of Victoria as wild weather lashed millions across the country.
Alexandra Feiam and Emma Kirk
Temperature records have tumbled in two states, as millions of people swelter through record highs and destructive winds threaten property damage.
Jack Gramenz and Kat Wong
A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in Wellington, New Zealand, as dangerous winds and heavy rain buffeted parts of the country
Charlotte Graham-McLay
Millions of Aussies have been told to power their mobile devices before damaging winds hit one state.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a weather warning for parts of WA while showers and thunderstorms are set to lash Perth and the South West.
Australians are being warned to reconsider non-essential outdoor activities as extreme weather batters a state.
Cameron Micallef
Aussies have been smashed by large hail and intense lightning as storms smashed one state, with warnings more wild weather is on the way.
As weather disasters become more commonplace, prominent climate advocate Al Gore has urged a Sydney conference to keep up the fight and avoid complacency.
Poppy Johnston
Spring might be here but rain is set to spoil Perth’s weekend plans again.
Dave Friedlos
Coal stations are reaching their end of-life and need to be retired, the Climate Change Authority chair says, regardless of moves to keep them running longer.
The cold front which has swept across WA has left balmy weather in it’s wake, with parts of the state under a severe heatwave warning.
Amy Cavender
It may be starting to feel like summer, but thunderstorms are set to sweep across the state and bring gusty winds and downpours to parts of WA.
Australians can expect to see less of this food staple on their supermarket shelves after farmers suffered through one of the worst droughts in years.
Metropolitan residents have woken to a smoke haze blanketing much of Perth. But why?