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At least 12 homes destroyed as more than 75 bushfires burn across NSW

Severe heatwave warnings were in place across Australia on Saturday, with bushfires burning in multiple states

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2025

Heatwave warning for large parts of Australia as temperatures expected to reach low 40s

New South Wales south coast faces highest heatwave category, with extreme temperatures forecast elsewhere, including in Western Australia and the NT

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2025

Severe storms forecast for parts of NSW as Victoria and Queensland face wet weather

BoM says destructive winds and ‘very dangerous thunderstorms’ are most likely across the Hunter, mid-north NSW coast and northern tablelands

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2025

Extreme fire danger warnings for Victoria as heatwave sweeps through south-east Australia

Cool change expected to push through state late on Saturday, bringing intense rain and thunderstorms across the wider region into next week

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2024

Temperatures surge in south-eastern Australia as windy weather blasts NSW and Victoria

NSW, Victoria, south-western Queensland and parts of central Australia had temperatures climb by 6C to 12C above average, BoM says

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2024

One Dead As Storms Hit Australia's Southeast

One woman has died, schools have been shuttered and tens of thousands of people were without power Monday, as wild storms lashed Australia.

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2024

Heavy rain prompts severe weather alert

A severe weather alert for NSW's south coast warns heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, while a woman survived a freezing night in the Blue Mountains.

AAP · May 11, 2024

NSW weather: up to 10 days of rain forecast as BoM says weekend flooding possible

Over the coming week 100-150mm of rain could fall along the coastline, while 60-80mm is expected over western NSW

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2024

Rainy day offers up a different view on Newcastle

'Even if you walk along the water, it is quite lovely in the rain.'

Newcastle Herald · Apr 5, 2024

Australia to swelter through another heatwave as hot weather warnings issued around the country

BoM forecasts parts of the country will reach the high 30s and low 40s on Thursday

The Guardian - AU · Feb 15, 2023