After a warm and dry start to spring, heavy rain is expected to sweep across south-east Australia this weekend.
Mary Poppins birthplace statue rotates in equinox ceremony
A 5m tall bronze statue designed by PL Travers, author of Mary Poppins, rotates in a change-of-season ceremony involving local primary students transitioning to high school.
The magic of Mary Poppins.
Each spring children in the NSW Southern Highlands take part in an aging ritual that preserves their town's unique connection with one of the world's most beloved literary characters.
Spring seesaw to deliver hottest September weather in years
Following a polar blast this week, temperatures across south-east states will soar as much as 12 degrees Celsius above average this weekend.
Pockets of Hobart's eastern shore face 'extreme' fire danger as temperatures set to soar
A confluence of high temperatures, dry air and windy conditions is forecast to create a high fire danger rating for much of Tasmania this weekend, with Sunday to have an elevated risk.
Key SA wave buoy to be redeployed a third time after lightning damage
The Bureau of Meteorology wave buoy has only been operational for about 10 months in two years, but replacement parts have been secured following its most outage and it's expected to be transmitting data again this week.
Lake Murray, Papua New Guinea
Thousands of residents in Papua New Guinea's Western Province are facing severe water shortages as the country’s largest lake, Lake Murray, dries up from El Nino. The drop in water levels has halted river trade in the Middle Fly District, forcing shops to close.
Pack the umbrella as cooler days and showers loom for Qld this weekend
After sweltering days across parts of the state, a cool change has begun for the weekend with scattered showers likely continuing.
Extreme heat, fires and floods mark record hot month
Climate data has been released confirming August 2026 as the hottest month on record after heatwaves and severe drought dominated Western Europe's warmest summer.
French wine output predicted to be lowest in 30 years
France is expected to produce one of its lowest amounts of wine in decades after soaring temperatures and drought over the summer.
Spring showers forecast for Queensland as dozens of fires burn
Showers are expected across the east coast on Tuesday as fire crews continue to monitor and contain a number of blazes in parts of the state.
Broome disappears into thick fog as WA wet season nears
A blanket of fog turns Broome's Cable Beach into an eerie landscape, signalling the changing of Yawuru seasons.
Extreme heat, winds and flooding rains: Wild weather set for eastern states
A powerful front will generate a smorgasbord of wild weather across eastern Australia this weekend.
Spring roars in with near-record temperatures across Victoria
After a mild winter, temperatures across Victoria are continuing to climb, with the state experiencing a warmer-than-average start to spring.
Weather quiz: Rank Australia's hottest, coldest and wettest places this winter
It's time to celebrate making it through another punishing Australian winter by taking on the challenge of today's weather quiz.
Long-range forecast: Spring
The long-range weather forecast for Spring by experts from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sunshine and surf expected across Queensland as winter winds down
Warm weekend weather is expected across most of Queensland with some isolated coastal showers.
Small French village 'bombed by nature' as tornado barrels through
Footage shows a large tornado destroying homes, injuring 37 people and leaving residents in shock, as Europe's summer of extreme weather continues.
Swift water rescues at Currency Creek and Melrose amid record rainfall in SA
The SES responded to swift water rescues at Currency Creek and Melrose following heavy downpours across South Australia.
Ocean temperatures hit 'very troubling' record high
The world's oceans have reached their hottest temperatures on record and are likely to warm even more in the next few months, data shows.
Selwyn calls early end to 'challenging' ski season
The first of four ski resorts in the NSW alps decides to call a wrap on winter, saying it has been one of the most challenging seasons in recent years due to the lack of snow.