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Snow and a heatwave as four seasons greet Christmas Day

Two capital cities can expect ideal weather for Christmas Day, while the rest must contend with conditions ranging from snow to a dangerous heatwave.

AAP · Dec 23, 2025

Australia’s bushfires were held at bay by five wet years — but experts warn the country is ‘ready to burn’

Blazes in NSW and Tasmania have already led to a firefighter losing his life and close to 40 homes being destroyed as an ominous fire season begins

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2025

Cyclone Alfred brought Brisbane’s fourth major flood in 50 years – can the city be flood-proofed?

The Queensland government vowed to make the city more ‘resilient’, not flood-proof, after 2022. But new developments are still being built in flood zones

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2025

Flooding occurs in a variety of ways, but what is the difference and how should we prepare?

There is a lot to get your head around when it comes to flood types. What do they all mean? Should our preparations for flash flooding be any different to riverine flooding?

ABC News · Oct 13, 2022

Australia remains at La Niña alert amid near-record Indian Ocean Dipole event

The US, Japan, India and other countries have all declared a La Niña, but the BOM has not followed suit. Here's why.

ABC News · Aug 30, 2022

Questions over Sydney sprawl as Australia cleans up after floods

Experts say city’s expansion has put more people at risk because homes are being built on flood-prone land.

Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2022

Torrential rain is heading south towards Sydney. Here’s how to prepare for a flood

With flood warnings issued for Sydney, experts say it pays to be prepared. This includes having a plan of where to go, and taking care of pets.

The New Daily · Mar 1, 2022

Australian insurers inundated with flood damage claims as Lismore rethinks risk management plan

Insurance Council of Australia says 15,000 claims already lodged and calls for governments to do more to protect communities

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2022

Tonga tsunami a reminder: Aussie expert

Disaster expert Andrew Gissing says the tsunami triggered by last month's volcanic eruption in Tonga should serve as a major reminder for Australia.

AAP · Feb 5, 2022