The weather bureau forecasts above-average rainfall across the east coast in coming months, which is good for some farmers and challenging for others.
Cold snap coming to end Queensland's unusually warm winter week
The Bureau of Meteorology says a cold front pushing up from Queensland's south-west will drop temperatures from above average to below average overnight this weekend.
BOM forecasts wet spring as severe storm barrels towards nation's south
Spring is shaping up to be warm and wet for large parts of country as warm seas off WA's north-west kick a major climate driver into gear.
Snow as low as 300 metres possible for Tasmania on Saturday morning
The Bureau of Meteorology says residents of Hobart's elevated suburbs could wake to snow cover on Saturday morning, while ski enthusiasts say the late-August snow is a welcome end to winter.
Australia's most southern state a prime hotspot for surfing, BOM says
Sure, the water may not be as warm as other places, but if you like big waves, Tasmania's unique conditions deliver for surfers, the BOM's Luke Johnston says.
It's official — Perth just recorded its coldest day in 50 years
Amid the wettest winter in Perth in almost three decades, the city's temperature reached a top of just 11.4C on Monday, its coldest day since 1975 — while parts of WA's north sweltered under near-record heat.
Spring forecast brings optimism and relief as Victorian drought eases
The effects of drought linger, but the season has taken a turn for the better in western Victoria, where above-average rainfall is forecast for spring.
Storm of the season ahead for southern Australia this week
While eastern states remain mild on Tuesday, a series of fronts are approaching from the west — on track to deliver gale-force winds, showers, hail, thunderstorms, and snow.
Pain of research cuts in the US felt well beyond its borders
Academics say cuts to US-based scientific agencies could make predicting emergency weather in Australia more difficult, with other critical research projects also at risk.
Early taste of spring for Queensland before 'wintry' weather returns
Warm and sunny conditions are expected across most of Queensland for the final week of winter, but the warmer temperatures are set to bring elevated fire dangers.
Concerns $10m for weather radar in flood-ravaged region may not be enough
The federal government has stumped up money for a weather radar in south-west Queensland, but some say the bill will be much higher than the promised funds.
Unusual wet conditions continue in Queensland with heavy rain forecast
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting up to 70 millimetres of rain, and thunderstorms, in parts of Queensland on Thursday.
Sydney records most rain since weather station opened in 1858
Sydney's wettest August in nearly 30 years has tipped the city's recent climate into uncharted territory.
La Niña watch issued as eastern Australia braces for more rain, snow
This weekend will bring some of the coldest weather of the season, as a two-pronged pulse of polar air sweeps well north.
Clear skies for Queensland after 'unusual' thunderstorm activity
Cooler conditions and clear skies are expected for the weekend in Queensland after parts of the state experienced thunderstorms.
Unseasonal hail falls across south-east Queensland
Thunderstorms dump hail across south-east Queensland on Thursday afternoon, but the BoM says it should be a fine weekend.
Queenslanders in for below-average temps and 'settled run' of weather
The Bureau of Meteorology says temperatures in Queensland could be up to four degrees below average this week, particularly in the state's south-east.
The storm brewing over the world's weather data could reach Australia's forecasts
US President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to US weather and climate services will cause the loss of critical data Australia relies on for its weather and climate modelling.
Outback NSW records wettest July in 20 years after warmest start in decades
Wet weather in July sent rainfall records tumbling in Broken Hill, bringing welcome relief to graziers who had experienced a hot and dry start to the year.
Major climate driver signals wet end to the year
A wet finish to the year is increasingly favoured across Australia as a major climate driver emerges for the first time in three years.
More chilly mornings and clear skies forecast for Queensland
Light showers are expected to return to the eastern coast from Thursday, and temperatures are due to creep back towards average.