Perth's Christmas Day forecast has been updated, predicting a scorching 40C maximum, a record-breaking minimum, and the chance of dry, gusty thunderstorms in the afternoon. Stay informed and plan to keep cool.
Jackie French says forget the garden chores this week. With extreme heat in Canberra, your only duties are watering, enjoying the scents, and sharing your harvest. Discover the simple joys of a summer garden.
Perth is set for a record-breaking Christmas scorcher, with a forecast minimum of 26C marking the hottest morning in over a century. Authorities issue heat and fire warnings as families stock up on seafood.
WA authorities urge vigilance as heatwave hits. Over 40% of toddler drownings occur in home pools. Check your fence, close the gate, and maintain constant supervision.
Perth is bracing for a scorching Christmas Day, with a forecast minimum of 26C set to break a 110-year-old record. The heatwave brings extreme temperatures across WA. Stay cool and safe.
Geraldton is set for a sweltering 43-degree Christmas Day, capping off a severe heatwave. Find out how the city plans to cope and the record it's chasing.
As Perth faces a record-hot Christmas, thousands of emergency services volunteers are giving up family time to keep the community safe. Read their inspiring stories.
A three-day heatwave gripping the Hunter region is set to break with a cool change, bringing showers and potential severe thunderstorms. Get the latest BOM warnings and forecast details.
Perth is set to sizzle at 41C on Christmas Day, with a severe heatwave warning. Meanwhile, Melbourne shivers at 17C. Get the full forecast and vital health advice here.
WA health authorities warn of 'extreme' 40C Christmas Day heat in Perth. Chief Health Officer urges precautions as BOM forecasts a severe three-day heatwave. Stay safe.
Perth is set to be Australia's hottest capital this Christmas, with a severe heatwave peaking at 40C. The Bureau of Meteorology warns temperatures could climb even higher. Get the full forecast and tips to stay cool.
The Hunter region is enduring a severe heatwave, with inland areas reaching 43C. Lifesavers urge swimmers to stay safe at patrolled beaches as the extreme conditions continue through the weekend.
A severe heatwave warning is in effect for the Illawarra, with temperatures predicted to reach 35 degrees Celsius. Learn the details, why it's classified as a heatwave, and how to stay safe.
West Australians are urged to stay cool as a severe heatwave warning is issued for multiple regions, with temperatures set to soar into the mid-40s this week. Slip, slop, slap!
Southern Queensland and northern NSW hit by damaging storms with 113km/h winds and golf-ball hail. Power outages and property damage reported. Stay weather-aware.
At least 12 homes have been lost in a fierce bushfire at Koolewong on the NSW Central Coast, as extreme heat and winds drive dangerous conditions across multiple regions. Residents urged to enact survival plans.
Emergency warnings are active as bushfires damage multiple homes on the NSW Central Coast. Residents told to evacuate immediately. Know the latest.
A severe heatwave peaks today with temperatures hitting 41C in Penrith. Extreme fire danger declared for Sydney, Hunter, and Illawarra. A cool change is due Sunday.
A severe heatwave is gripping Newcastle and the Hunter, with temperatures soaring 15°C above average. Extreme fire danger declared and wildlife struggles. Here's how to stay safe and help native animals.
A severe heatwave is set to scorch NSW's Hunter region this weekend, with temperatures reaching the mid-40s. Health and emergency services issue urgent warnings to stay hydrated, check on vulnerable people, and prepare for extreme fire danger.
A Melbourne high school was locked down after a student produced a knife. A neo-Nazi rally participant is deported. Severe heatwave warnings extend across multiple states. Stay informed with the latest.
Large parts of Australia face a severe heatwave and extreme fire danger this weekend. NSW, SA, WA, and NT on high alert. Get the latest weather warnings and forecasts.
Racing NSW postpones Saturday's Rosehill meeting to Sunday due to a forecast of extreme heat exceeding 40°C. The decision prioritises welfare of horses, jockeys, and staff. Gai Waterhouse suggests earlier starts as an alternative.
Perth endures its hottest December day in 46 years, hitting 39C, while a suspicious bushfire near Geraldton destroys a home. Hundreds of firefighters battle extreme conditions. Latest updates.
Perth has officially recorded its hottest start to summer in 46 years, hitting 37.8C on December 1. Premier Roger Cook urges West Australians to stay safe in the heat. Read the full forecast.
Far North Queensland firefighters remain on high alert as extreme heatwave conditions fuel dangerous vegetation fires across the region. Stay informed about fire safety.
Far North Queensland firefighters remain on high alert as extreme heatwave conditions fuel dangerous vegetation fires across the region. Multiple blazes threaten communities.
South Australia faces damaging winds and heavy rainfall as a severe weather system approaches. Stay informed and prepared with the latest updates and safety advice.
Australia faces a severe summer with extreme heat, elevated bushfire risk, and potential drought conditions. Learn how to prepare for the challenging months ahead.
Severe thunderstorms smash Queensland for third consecutive day as heatwave intensifies. 15,000 homes without power, damaging winds recorded. Stay informed with latest updates.