Smoke from New Guinea fires reaches northern Australia

A large plume of smoke originating from seasonal fires burning in New Guinea has drifted over the Northern Territory's Top End this week.

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Late October freeze in five states

The mercury hit the freezing point in four states and one territory overnight with just five weeks remaining in spring.

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Perth facing sixth consecutive month of below-average rain

Perth is facing the strong likelihood of enduring six-straight months of below-average rainfall in what historically are its six wettest months of the year.

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Queensland to face more heavy rain and severe thunderstorms this week

Rain and thunderstorms could affect parts of Queensland every day this week, with severe storms and flooding a significant risk based on current forecasts.

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  • Image for: 1500km line of severe thunderstorms marches through NSW and Sydney

    1500km line of severe thunderstorms marches through NSW and Sydney

    A line of severe thunderstorms bringing damaging winds, heavy rain and lightning crossed NSW and Sydney on Sunday.

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  • Image for: Why ocean temperatures have dropped dramatically along the Sydney and NSW coast

    Why ocean temperatures have dropped dramatically along the Sydney and NSW coast

    A stagnant weather pattern over the past week has triggered a dramatic drop in ocean temperatures along parts of the NSW coast, with Sydney and central NSW beaches seeing some of the biggest changes.

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  • Image for: Storms brewing across SA and Victoria

    Storms brewing across SA and Victoria

    Thunderstorms have swept across South Australia today, with more storms forecast through the afternoon and evening.

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  • Image for: SE Queensland rain clears after October rainfall records tumble

    SE Queensland rain clears after October rainfall records tumble

    Extremely heavy daily rainfall totals have again been recorded in South East Queensland in the 24 hours to 9 am (AEST) Friday, with numerous October records broken.

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  • Image for: Why has southeast Queensland seen so much rain this week?

    Why has southeast Queensland seen so much rain this week?

    Close to 300 mm of rain has fallen in parts of southeast Queensland between Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon.

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  • Image for: Flash flooding after more than 170 mm in three hours in SE Queensland

    Flash flooding after more than 170 mm in three hours in SE Queensland

    An overnight deluge in South East Queensland and the northeastern corner of New South Wales has intensified during Thursday morning, with flash-flooding occurring in many places.

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  • Image for: Month's rain in two hours as storms light up northern NSW, southern Qld

    Month's rain in two hours as storms light up northern NSW, southern Qld

    An outbreak of thunderstorms has produced heavy localised rainfall across a large swathe of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland on Wednesday afternoon, with storm activity continuing into the evening.

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  • Image for: Hobart facing rare October heat as severe heatwave continues in Tasmania

    Hobart facing rare October heat as severe heatwave continues in Tasmania

    Hobart could see two 30°C days this week as a severe heatwave continues to affect parts of southern and eastern Tasmania, although a cold change is on the way.

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  • Image for: Rain to soak parts of Queensland, NSW for at least a week

    Rain to soak parts of Queensland, NSW for at least a week

    Persistent and heavy rain will affect parts of Queensland and NSW during at least the next seven days, with some areas possibly in line to receive more than one month’s rain in a matter of days.

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  • Image for: Melbourne's first 30-degree days of spring

    Melbourne's first 30-degree days of spring

    The temperature in Melbourne looks set to hit the 30-degree mark for the first time since March, with maximums of 30°C forecast for both this Thursday and Friday.

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  • Image for: Slow-moving Tasman Sea high to bring rain, storms and heat across Australia this week

    Slow-moving Tasman Sea high to bring rain, storms and heat across Australia this week

    An unusually slow-moving high pressure system centred over the Tasman Sea will cause a contrasting mix of weather across Australia this week, with heavy rain and thunderstorms in the country’s east and a spring heatwave in parts of the south.

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  • Image for: Hobart warmer than Brisbane for at least a week

    Hobart warmer than Brisbane for at least a week

    A highly unusual weather anomaly is underway in eastern Australia, with maximum temperatures in Hobart likely to exceed those in Brisbane for a week or longer.

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  • Image for: First Tropical Cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere is ahead of season

    First Tropical Cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere is ahead of season

    Tropical Cyclone Wati has developed in the South Pacific and is the first of the 2026-27 southern hemisphere cyclone season.

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