Unusually persistent low pressure over southeastern mainland

A large, complex system of low pressure is establishing itself over the southeastern mainland this week, in an unusual set-up for the last week of autumn.

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Rain for every Australian state and territory this week

A dynamic weather pattern will cause rain and thunderstorms over large areas of eastern, southern and western Australia this week.

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Coldest May morning in seven years for Perth

Residents of Perth woke up to unseasonably cold temperatures this morning.

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Destructive winds churn 5 metre waves at Lord Howe Island

A powerful low pressure system is spinning over the Tasman Sea with its centre currently located to the northeast of Lord Howe Island.

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