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

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.

This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop.

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 ...

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 ...

Los Angeles authorities say their municipal water systems were designed not for tackling wildfires; Jim Chalmers says Meta scrapping fact-checking is “damaging for our democracy”. Follow live updates.

Close to half a month's rain has soaked Sydney over the last 24 hours and more is on the way as wet and stormy weather ...

Las Cruces will see a drop in temperatures over the next several days, and in response the City opened warming stations for anyone needing warmth and shelter beginning Tuesday.

Hadi Nazari’s ability to survive 13 days in the rugged wilderness alone was down to just one decision he made, survival experts have claimed.

Residents in eastern parts of Australia remain on high alert for wild weather after being battered by rain and severe ...