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What’s next for NSW’s intense storm? Heavy rains, fallen trees – and a chance of a storm ‘slingshot’

A second low forming off the NSW coast may have given anxious residents a reprieve by pulling energy away from the huge storm lashing the coast.

02.07.2025 10

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Warmer seas are fuelling the dangerous ‘weather bomb’ about to hit NSW

New South Wales residents face a rapidly intensifying major storm expected to bring intense winds, rains and high seas.

30.06.2025 10

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Warmer seas are likely to make this week’s intense East Coast Low a storm to remember

New South Wales residents face a rapidly intensifying major storm expected to bring intense winds, rains and high seas.

30.06.2025 10

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Torrential rains created devastating inland seas in outback Queensland. Soon, they will fill Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre

The worst flooding in 50 years has turned parts of western Queensland into an inland sea, stranding communities and livestock. It’s so vast, it’s...

01.04.2025 10

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The sting in Alfred’s tail: severe rain and flood risk as storms loom over Queensland and northern NSW

These storms are very slow moving and getting ready to dump a lot of rain.

10.03.2025 20

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After the winds, now comes the rain and floods. Here’s what you need to know about ex-Cyclone Alfred

In short: the danger is not over. Residents in affected areas should remain cautious and heed official advice, to keep themselves safe.

08.03.2025 70

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Cyclone Alfred is bearing down. Here’s how it grew so fierce – and where it’s expected to hit

The seas off southeast Queensland are unusually warm, helping Cyclone Alfred intensify as it barrels towards the coast.

05.03.2025 10

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Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit southeast Queensland – the first in 50 years to strike so far south

Heavily populated south-east Queensland is bracing for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall on Thursday

03.03.2025 5

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Bracing for a monster: Tropical Cyclone Zelia is bearing down on WA. Here’s what to expect

Even if Zelia doesn’t hit towns directly, it’s likely to cause a lot of damage.

14.02.2025 30

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What’s driving north Queensland’s deadly, record-breaking floods?

One woman has died, as floodwaters continue to rise from Townsville up to Cairns. An environmental geography expert explains what’s behind the...

02.02.2025 9

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Much of Australia enjoys the same Mediterranean climate as LA. When it comes to bushfires, that doesn’t bode well

It’s vital to understand how climate drivers played out before and during the LA wildfire emergency – because many Australian cities face the same...

13.01.2025 20

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What’s next for NSW’s intense storm? Heavy rains, fallen trees – and a chance of a storm ‘slingshot’

Steve Turton

Warmer seas are fuelling the dangerous ‘weather bomb’ about to hit NSW

Steve Turton

Warmer seas are likely to make this week’s intense East Coast Low a storm to remember

Steve Turton

Torrential rains created devastating inland seas in outback Queensland. Soon, they will fill Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre

Steve Turton

The sting in Alfred’s tail: severe rain and flood risk as storms loom over Queensland and northern NSW

Steve Turton

After the winds, now comes the rain and floods. Here’s what you need to know about ex-Cyclone Alfred

Steve Turton

Cyclone Alfred is bearing down. Here’s how it grew so fierce – and where it’s expected to hit

Steve Turton

Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit southeast Queensland – the first in 50 years to strike so far south

Steve Turton

Bracing for a monster: Tropical Cyclone Zelia is bearing down on WA. Here’s what to expect

Steve Turton

What’s driving north Queensland’s deadly, record-breaking floods?

Steve Turton

Much of Australia enjoys the same Mediterranean climate as LA. When it comes to bushfires, that doesn’t bode well

Steve Turton