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Extreme fire danger in four Australian states
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Hot and windy conditions will cause Extreme fire danger in parts of Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia on Wednesday, with total fire bans in place for some areas. Return of heat in southeastern Australia Despite a burst of cold weather in southeastern Australia at the start of this week, which saw sub-zero minimums in four states, temperatures are once again climbing under the influence of warm northwesterly winds. Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 41°... Read more ›
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Southeastern Australia's driest January in 17 years Tue 03 Feb 2026
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In news that won’t surprise residents of Melbourne, Adelaide or plenty of other places in Australia's most heavily populated corner, southeaster... Read more ›
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Pilbara tropical cyclone possible this weekend Mon 02 Feb 2026
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A low pressure system currently causing heavy rain over the Northern Territory could develop into a tropical cyclone near the Pilbara coast later this... Read more ›
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Sub-zero summer minimums in four states Mon 02 Feb 2026
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Temperatures dropped well below zero overnight in Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales and the ACT, just days after one of southeastern Australia&rsquo... Read more ›
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Northern Territory to cop flooding rainfall this week Sun 01 Feb 2026
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A broad area of low pressure has developed over the NT's north with its circulation centre currently located to the west of Daly Waters. As seen in sa... Read more ›
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Heatwave to continue for interior SA and NSW today Sat 31 Jan 2026
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One more day of intense heat is expected across parts of South Australia and New South Wales today. Temperatures are again expected to reach the upper... Read more ›
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Australia records first 50°C in four years Fri 30 Jan 2026
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Two South Australian locations – Andamooka and Port Augusta – have reached 50°C during the past two days as a gruelling week-long... Read more ›
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Heatwave to ease this weekend after final searing burst Fri 30 Jan 2026
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The prolonged heatwave that has made large parts of southeastern Australia feel like a furnace is finally set to ease off this weekend. Saturday wil... Read more ›
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34°C at night: why this week's heatwave is still dangerous after dark Thu 29 Jan 2026
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Temperatures soaring above 49°C in multiple states have been making headlines this week as a prolonged and intense heatwave grips a broad area of ... Read more ›
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After bone-dry January, Adelaide faces low summer rainfall record Thu 29 Jan 2026
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Adelaide has had no rain this January, with the city facing the strong likelihood of the first dry January since 2019 and just the eighth on record, i... Read more ›
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Aussie ski village records its first 30-degree day Wed 28 Jan 2026
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Temperatures have exceeded 49°C in the ongoing heatwave in southeastern Australia for the third straight day, yet it was a reading of just 30.5&de... Read more ›
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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana intensifies over central Australia Wed 28 Jan 2026
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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Luana has done something tropical cyclones don’t usually do: it gained strength over land three days after making landfall. ... Read more ›
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What is a 'heat dome' and why is it super-heating Australia? Wed 28 Jan 2026
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The term 'heat dome' has appeared frequently in the media this week with regard to this week's persistent heatwave across a broad area of southeastern... Read more ›
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48.9°C as Victoria sweats through hottest day on record Tue 27 Jan 2026
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Temperatures in Victoria have soared to the highest levels ever recorded, with the mercury reaching 48.9°C in the small Mallee region towns of Wal... Read more ›
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These Australian towns could approach 50°C this week Tue 27 Jan 2026
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An intense and prolonged heatwave will grip southeastern Australia this week, with temperatures forecast to approach 50°C in parts of four states.... Read more ›
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South Australian seaside sizzles at 49.5°C Mon 26 Jan 2026
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The intense heatwave currently baking parts (or in some cases all) of every Australian state and territory has just delivered the nation’s highe... Read more ›
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Extreme heatwave to peak across southeast Australia Mon 26 Jan 2026
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Much of southeastern Australia is under the influence of an ongoing severe to extreme heatwave, which has already brought multiple consecutive days of... Read more ›
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