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More storms and rain for southeast Australia on Boxing Day

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Southeast Australia is set to be smashed with more severe weather on Boxing Day, with thunderstorms and rain forecast for large parts of Queensland and New South Wales. In Queensland, the Bureau of Meteorology says damaging winds, heavy rainfall and large hail are likely between Mackay and the Sunshine Coast, and possible south of Charters … Read more

BoM warns ‘severe storms’ loom for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra

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Queenslanders are being hit with thunderstorms on Christmas Day as residents and authorities continue cleaning up in the state’s north after ex-tropical cyclone Jasper. The Bureau of Meteorology issued warnings for damaging thunderstorms across the state’s east on Sunday, with the heaviest falls concentrated in the state’s southeast corner. A severe thunderstorm warning was also … Read more

Lovers of sweet treats could be hit by rising sugar prices

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Sugar for sale at a supermarket in Yichang City, in China’s Hubei province, on April 6, 2023. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images A mammoth rally in 2023 for El Niño-exposed raw materials will likely hit consumers’ pockets over the coming months, according to one specialist food and agribusiness bank. Soft commodities have … Read more

BOM warns Australia set to be hit by heatwave with multiple states bracing for soaring temperatures

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Australians are being warned to prepare for a heatwave that is expected to grip many parts of the country for days. Much of NSW and parts of Queensland, South Australia, West Australia, the Northern Territory and ACT are predicted to cop soaring temperatures until Friday. NSW residents are in for a sweltering period with a … Read more

Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes Vanuatu region

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A powerful magnitude 7 earthquake has struck the Vanuatu region. Following the quake, hazardous tsunami waves were possible within 300km of the epicentre along the coasts of Vanuatu and New Caledonia. However, a tsunami warning for the coasts has now passed, the US Tsunami Warning System says. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said … Read more

Extreme weather for Sydney, Adelaide as Australians warned ‘do not rely on firefighters’

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Multiple states are on high alert for bushfires, with scorching temperatures forecast ahead of the weekend. A trifecta of dangerous weather conditions has prompted extreme to catastrophic alerts to be issued for parts of South Australia. The Country Fire Service warned Friday would be “one of the most significant fire weather days in several years”. … Read more

NSW heatwave forces schools to close across the state as temperatures soar

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Twenty NSW schools were closed on Friday with intense hot weather sweeping the state. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a heatwave warning for NSW, urging residents to stay cool. Some schools were closed due to adverse weather, bushfire-related events, emergencies or other incidents, the NSW Department of Education confirmed on Friday. Watch the latest … Read more

Bali tourists warned as concerns grow over volcanic activity on Mount Agung after series of quakes

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Tourists in Bali are being told to “limit activities” around the crater and peak of Mount Agung, due to increased volcanic activity around the island’s highest peak. Head of Bali’s Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Made Rentin, told local media on Monday that volcanic earthquakes were being recorded beneath the surface of Mount Agung, according to … Read more

Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delays

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NEW YORK — The holiday travel rush hit its peak Friday as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raised hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year. U.S. airlines are predicting a blockbuster holiday season and have projected confidence they can handle the crowds after hiring thousands of pilots, flight attendants and … Read more