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Tropical Cyclone Mitchell strengthens as Pilbara landfall approaches
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Tropical Cyclone Mitchell has intensified off Western Australia’s Pilbara coast, with warnings for destructive winds, heavy rainfall, dangerous surf and coastal flooding over the weekend. At 2 am AWST on Saturday, Mitchell was a category 1 tropical cyclone located to the north of Port Hedland, moving west southwest while continuing to strengthen over warm ocean waters. The system is forecast to intensify further today, with the potential to reach category 2 strength before turning ... Read more ›
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Tropical Cyclone likely to form near WA coast this weekend Fri 06 Feb 2026
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A tropical cyclone is expected to develop near Western Australia’s Pilbara coast this weekend, increasing the likelihood of heavy rain, flooding... Read more ›
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Thunderstorm outbreak to affect every Australian state later this week Thu 05 Feb 2026
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Widespread rain and thunderstorms will develop across Australia in the coming days, possibly causing flooding in areas of the country that were baking... Read more ›
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Extreme fire danger in four Australian states Wed 04 Feb 2026
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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... 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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