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Sydney under total fire ban as heat soars above 35C
Extreme fire danger grips greater Sydney and Hunter regions as temperatures climb well above average, with dry lightning threatening to spark bushfires.
the Guardian · 1m
Australia's second hottest September breaks heat records
Global heating and El Niño combine to bring record temperatures across Australia, with alpine snow vanishing for the first time in seven decades.
the Guardian · 1m
Tornado tears through Ulladulla on NSW south coast
A tornado hit the NSW south coast town of Ulladulla on Saturday afternoon, causing significant damage across the region.
Abc · 2m
Tornado sweeps cafe furniture in New South Wales
Strong winds lifted tables and chairs outside a cafe in Ulladulla as severe weather hit Australia's south coast.
the Guardian · 1m
Victoria braces for major flooding as rain batters saturated catchments
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a flood watch for most of Victoria as a severe weather system dumps up to 90mm of rain on already sodden ground.
the Guardian · 1m
WA's September: rain records and summer heat
Western Australia's spring month brought record-breaking rainfall inland and unseasonable warmth across the state.
Abc · 2m