Tropical Cyclone Hayley has unleashed torrential rain and destructive winds on North Queensland, causing severe flooding, evacuations, and widespread damage. Stay informed on the latest emergency updates.
Australia battles a severe weather trifecta: major floods in Queensland, extreme fire danger in South Australia, and Tropical Cyclone Hayley tracking towards WA. Stay informed on the latest warnings.
North Queensland faces days of torrential rain with up to 500mm forecast, triggering severe flood warnings and livestock threats. Stay informed with the latest BoM alerts.
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Democratic lawmakers launch a $1.5bn lawsuit against Donald Trump, alleging he sabotaged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Read the full legal breakdown.
Discover the definitive guide to Australia's top music of 2025, featuring Folk Bitch Trio, Ninajirachi, Tame Impala, and more essential summer listening.
Australia faces a weather split this Christmas, with severe heatwaves on the Queensland-NSW border and Melbourne bracing for its coldest Christmas Day since 2006. Get the full forecast.
Australians face a Christmas Day of weather extremes, from scorching 41C heat in Perth to a chilly 16C in Hobart. Discover the forecast for your capital city and how to plan your celebrations.
The Australian Prime Minister's office has confirmed there are no plans for an early election in 2025. Get the latest political updates and analysis on the government's agenda.
Australians face a scorching Christmas with extreme heatwave conditions forecast. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of temperatures exceeding 45°C in some regions. Stay informed and prepare for severe weather.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie shifts immigration debate from numbers to 'who' after Bondi shooting, revealing a core conservative focus on 'Australian values'. Analysis of the political fallout.
Delayed US jobs data shows a volatile labour market, with a four-year high unemployment rate of 4.6%. Federal Reserve Chair warns data should be viewed with a 'skeptical eye'. Read the full analysis.
Australia's opposition Coalition reveals its housing strategy as the nation battles extreme heat and bushfires. Get the latest on the policy details and the severe weather warnings impacting multiple states.
South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia has unexpectedly quit, triggering the party's fourth leadership change nationally in under a month. Read the full story on the political shake-up.
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology confirms a La Niña is active, but its classic wet and cool effects may be muted this summer due to climate change. Discover why this weather pattern is behaving differently.
Sydney is under an extreme heatwave warning with temperatures forecast to hit the 40s. Authorities urge residents to take precautions and stay cool. Read the latest updates and safety advice.
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
US private sector employment unexpectedly declined by 32,000 jobs in November, according to ADP. The key government jobs report from the BLS is delayed until 16 December.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils a significant cabinet reshuffle, promoting allies and shifting key portfolios. Discover the new political landscape and its implications.
The head of Australia's Bureau of Meteorology faces Senate scrutiny over a near-billion dollar website overhaul. Read the full defence and the concerns raised.
Explore the sharpest political satire from Australia's top cartoonists in 2025. A visual chronicle of global uncertainty, from US politics to Gaza. The collection is out now.
Severe storms batter NSW, leaving one dead and thousands without power. Queensland faces prolonged heatwave with temperatures up to 8°C above average. Stay informed on recovery efforts.
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
The Bureau of Meteorology's new website launch sparks user fury over functionality. Discover why the public is demanding websites that simply work.
Australian Electoral Study reveals Peter Dutton's historic unpopularity and Labor's economic policy triumph. Discover how tax cuts and leadership shaped the election outcome.
The cost of the Australian Bureau of Meteorology's website overhaul has skyrocketed to $96.5m, prompting an official explanation. Discover the full story behind the budget blowout.
Severe thunderstorms with giant hail and destructive winds have left over 138,000 without power in southeast Queensland. Stay informed about the ongoing severe weather threat.