The Latest Breaking News from Bureau of Meteorology

December rainfall records smashed – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023

Tropical storm Jasper approaches Australia as authorities warn of ‘life-threatening’ floods

Cyclone expected to bring more than month’s rainfall in just six hours

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

Thunderstorm warning threatens large hail, wind, rain

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for eastern Victoria, with damaging winds, rain and hail expected.

AAP · Dec 13, 2023

Afternoon Update: turbulence in Queensland Labor; Higgins’ mother gives evidence; and man charged over Daylesford pub crash

Queensland deputy premier, Steven Miles and health minister, Shannon Fentiman, are vying for the top job

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2023

Residents warned of Cyclone Jasper's destructive power

Tropical Cyclone Jasper is heading for far north Queensland and is predicted to unleash widespread destruction with the loss of power, water and the internet.

AAP · Dec 10, 2023

Heatwave, fire, flood and cyclone: Sydney temperatures peak at 43C amid wild weather across Australia

As NSW sweltered in heatwave conditions, Cyclone Jasper bore down on Queensland and Adelaide expected close to 50mm of rain

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2023

Crowds bake at Sydney concerts as mercury soars

Event organisers are imploring those attending several separate musical events in Sydney's west to stay hydrated and take care as temps climb into the low 40s.

AAP · Dec 9, 2023

Sydney bakes in 43C temperatures and heatwave conditions; southerly change expected from 6pm – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2023

Australia's first mobile cooling hub is ready for searing heat this summer – and people who are homeless helped design it

Heatwaves are a major public health hazard. Socially disadvantaged people are especially exposed to extreme heat and other impacts of climate change. Many people experiencing homelessness – more than 120,000 on any given day in Australia – are exposed to extreme temperatures sleeping on the street, in cars or tents,…

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023

Severe heatwave warning issued for parts of Canberra this week

Canberrans can expect a run of hot days in the 30s.

The Canberra Times · Dec 5, 2023