A former fire boss has warned that it would take just three weeks of dry weather to turn Sydney into a bushfire tinderbox.

Beachgoers in Sydney and surrounding areas have been warned to steer clear of some beaches as potential pollution threatens the quality of the water.

Flash flooding has ravaged parts of Queensland as millions of Australians face a wet and stormy weekend, with widespread showers and thunderstorms smashing down the east coast.

As sticky summer days become more prevalent in parts of NSW, an air conditioner installer says evaporative coolers are being ...

Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services. Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in floodwater - it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If ...

The deadly winter fires in California are another warning for Australians to reassess climate risks, where we live and how we ...

Aussies have been urged to avoid dozens of beaches amid fears the water could be contaminated with harmful bacteria. An ...

Parts of Queensland , Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia are all preparing to be scorched by severe summer ...

Three large fires continue to burn uncontrolled across Los Angeles and the death toll is expected to rise. Follow here for ...

The race towards the finals hit uncertain ground as persistent showers undermined play at several venues in round four of the ...

New severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of the state’s south, including Brisbane. It comes after an ...

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