The Latest Breaking News from Jake Phillips

Severe weather warning cancelled for the ACT

Heavy rain and damaging winds eased by late Sunday afternoon.

The Canberra Times · Nov 17, 2024

Floriade closes with record crowds, forecast shows 'showery week' ahead

Thunderstorms expected on most days: Bureau of Meteorology

The Canberra Times · Oct 14, 2024

How to stop released prisoners reoffending: what the evidence says

In the midst of a prison overcrowding crisis, the UK government has decided to release some prisoners early.

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024

More than 80 fires are still roaring across the state

But cooler days are coming.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2023

Another spring scorcher as South Coast schools close amid fire warnings

Fire warning upgraded to catastrophic at the coast.

The Canberra Times · Sep 18, 2023

'Unusual' run of sweltering days could see Wednesday break record

'It's really unusual to get a lengthy hot spell this time of year.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 17, 2023

Canberra springs into temperatures well above September average

This week's weather will be sunny and dry - for a while.

The Canberra Times · Sep 16, 2023

Sydney records warmest winter’s day in eight years as temperature hits 27.5C

Temperature almost 10C higher than average maximum for August, with ski fields also experiencing warmer-than-usual weather

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023

Thunderstorms forecast to hit NSW again as residents warned to brace for more rain, flooding

Residents across NSW are being warned thunderstorms forecast for Sunday could dump up to 150 millimetres of rain and cause further riverine and flash flooding.

ABC News · Nov 12, 2022

First snow falls on Thredbo ahead of ski season

First snow falls on Thredbo ahead of ski season

The Canberra Times · May 5, 2022