Australian Weather Forecast

For Saturday

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National Summary

Tropical cyclone Maila will approach Far North Qld. A front & wintry air mass will cross the southeast, bringing heavy showers, small hail & damaging winds across parts of SA, Tas, Vic & southern NSW, & highground snow in Tas. Storms in WA’s west. Breezy across central AUS.

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Twin cyclones in the South Pacific: how will they impact Australia and New Zealand?

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Severe storms ahead of wintry blast in southeast Australia late this week

A vigorous cold front and associated troughs are set to sweep across southeast Australia late this week, bringing a round of severe thunderstorms before a sharp transition to wintry conditions into the weekend.

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Tropical Cyclone Maila develops in the Solomon Sea, possible track towards Far North Qld

Australia’s 2025–26 cyclone season has already been an active one.

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Showery start, brighter finish for Sydney's Easter long weekend

It’s been a showery Easter so far across Sydney, as a front moved into the Tasman Sea on Good Friday, driving a gusty southerly change and periods of heavy showers.

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