Fire and strong wind warnings still in place as a heatwave conditions ease across south-eastern states

Fire and strong wind warnings still in place as a heatwave conditions ease across south-eastern states

Sweltering conditions have eased in much of Victoria and South Australia, but the heat is expected to continue in New South Wales and Queensland into Australia Day.

Sydney airport hottest place in NSW as parts of the city hit 40C

Sydney airport hottest place in NSW as parts of the city hit 40C

Areas of western Queensland and northern NSW also reach 40C while likelihood of cyclone increases in Gulf of Carpentaria

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Tropical cyclone watch declared for Gulf communities, system expected to strengthen

Tropical cyclone watch declared for Gulf communities, system expected to strengthen

The latest advice from the Bureau of Meteorology is that the low is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone, to be called Lucas, on Wednesday or Thursday. A severe weather warning has been issued for abnormally high tides, damaging winds and "squally" rain bands.

‘Prayers answered’: Victorians get an early reprieve after intense heatwave

Victorians have breathed a sigh of relief as a welcome cool change arrived on Monday afternoon after sweltering conditions across Australia's south east.

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Cyclone threat dissipates in far north Qld

Queensland's Cape York Peninsula has avoided a cyclone after a tropical low passed over land before it could strengthen, though heavy rain is still expected.

Victoria braces for ‘most significant fire risk’ as heatwave strikes three states

A man has been arrested speeding away from a bushfire near Adelaide as heatwave conditions across swathes of southeast Australia raise fire dangers.