In Australia, the only severe weather events that receive formal names are tropical cyclones. Could there be benefits to naming all of our extreme weather?

After weeks of constant rain, North Queenslanders are now watching anxiously as a possible cyclone makes its way towards the ...

Parts of northwest Queensland are at risk of further flooding as a cyclone develops, potentially compounding livestock losses ...

Rising temperatures mean mining companies must rethink how they safeguard their multibillion-dollar assets and a FIFO ...

Extreme weather is triggering warnings across the country today. There are multiple fire emergencies in Victoria, while a ...

Australians have been warned to prepare for scorching weather and possible bushfires as a heatwave lingers in major population centres.

Millions of Aussies are on high alert after almost 1000km of the Queensland coast was issued with a severe weather warning.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include ...

Drivers are reminded that it is an offence to drive through floodwater when a sign is erected and motorists may be issued ...

Warnings for dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding have been issued amid a risk that a tropical cyclone could develop ...

North Queensland is bracing for a weekend of severe weather as the risk of a tropical cyclone intensifies.

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