What is a pyroCB, a fire-generated thunderstorm?
The fire burning in north-east Victoria near Walwa was so fierce it generated its own weather this afternoon,…
Should you exercise during hot weather? Experts weigh in as southern states swelter
Despite parts of Australia experiencing the worst heatwave since the 2019-20 Black Summer, people can still be spotted…
Emergency warnings issued for Victorian fires as heatwave sweeps southern Australia — as it happened
18h agoWed 7 Jan 2026 at 2:20amStay up to date with the latest emergency warnings ABC Emergency will broadcast…
Day-by-day weather guide to most severe southern Australia heatwave in years
Southern Australia will collectively bake this week through the most intense spell of heat in years as temperatures…
‘Most significant’ heatwave in six years brings temperatures above 45C
Parts of southern Australia are forecast to hit temperatures above 45C for multiple days in a row this…
Christmas morning snow on Kunanyi/Mount Wellington and central Tasmania
Residents in Australia’s southernmost state have awoken to a white Christmas. Kunanyi/Mount Wellington in Hobart received a dusting…
Climate change is shrinking children’s height – and humidity is making things worse
Published on 22/12/2025 – 14:15 GMT+1 Millions of children risk experiencing stunted growth if heat-trapping emissions continue to…
BOM Christmas weather forecast shows cool day in the east, searing heat in the west
Australia is getting a smorgasbord of extreme weather over the next few days, featuring heat and humidity, severe…
Heat to give way to more rain and storms in the south-east as school holidays kick off
Parts of south-east Queensland can expect a slight easing of summer heat early this week, with the weather…
Nowhere to move: How climate change became the property market’s biggest nightmare
Climate change-fuelled risks have now become a “crucial factor in home-buying decisions” for more than 80 per cent…