Wintry blast to hit millions of Aussies

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1. Thu, 6 August 2026

   1 report
   • perthnow.com.au10:23first to report
     Wintry blast to hit millions of Aussies

     A powerful Antarctic cold front is set to unleash hail, snow, damaging winds and heavy rain across multiple Aussie states.

2. Fri, 7 August 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)18:41edited after publishing
     Heavy rain forecast for south-east states triggers flood alert for 10 areas

     previouslyFlooding rain and gales ahead for southern Australia this weekend

     A powerful winter cold front will cause a broad band of rain and strong winds to sweep across southern Australia during the coming days.

3. Sat, 8 August 2026

   1 report
   • theguardian.com01:40
     ‘Wet, windy and wintry’: cold front to bring rain and potential flooding to parts of Australia

     Front sweeping across southern Australia expected to bring strong winds and widespread rain over weekend

4. Thu, 13 August 2026

   1 report
   • miragenews.com09:00
     Long-Range Forecast: Sept-Nov 2026 Preview

     Our long-range forecast for September to November currently shows: - Below average rainfall likely across parts of southern and eastern Australia.

5. Fri, 14 August 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)20:15
     Showery days ahead after week of sunny Queensland skies

     Scattered showers will fall on much of Queensland's east coast this weekend, with the state's south-west also in for overcast and potentially stormy weather heading into next week.

6. Sun, 16 August 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)19:50
     What Queenslanders can expect from the weather to start the week

     Only one part of the Queensland coast is expected to avoid passing showers today, while in most inland areas there is a reprieve from high fire danger conditions.

7. Mon, 17 August 2026

   2 reports
   • perthnow.com.au03:20
     Rain soaks Perth as mixed week looms

     Rain has started to fall in Perth, with showers sweeping across the metropolitan area as a wet and windy day gets underway.

   • perthnow.com.au03:42
     Millions of Aussies warned to brace for thunderstorms, rain

     Four Australian States are currently enveloped in a large cloud system which has created multiple fronts and troughs.

8. Tue, 18 August 2026

   2 reports
   • ABC News (Australia)04:16
     Wet winter sees River Murray roar with unexpected flows and life

     Wet winter conditions across southern Australia have brought increased flows into South Australia's River Murray.

   • miragenews.com05:45
     Wet, Windy Blast Sweeps Southern Regions

     Damaging wind, rain, and even the chance of a thunderstorm for parts of south-eastern Australia. Aside from that, it's looking pretty good. I'm Angus

9. Wed, 19 August 2026

   2 reports
   • krock.com.au02:13
     Aussies Are In For A Very Wet Week

     If you were hoping winter might finally give us a break, we’ve got some bad news. Millions of Aussies across NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania are facing a very wet few days as a large…

   • 2ec.com.au02:13
     If you were hoping winter might finally give us a break, we’ve got some bad news.

     So, if you’ve got plans over the next few days, maybe keep the umbrella handy.

10. Fri, 21 August 2026

    2 reports
    • nzherald.co.nz17:00
      Weekend cold front to bring heavy rain, severe gales and snow

      MetService warns of heavy rain and severe gales as a front moves up the country.

    • ABC News (Australia)20:30
      Winter nears its end as temperatures begin to warm across Sunshine State

      The change of season is near, with above-average temperatures offering those across Queensland a chance to abandon their winter woollies for yet another year.

11. Mon, 24 August 2026

    4 reports
    • scoop.co.nz03:00
      Travel Disruption Possible From Significant Winter Storm

      Roading crews will be out around the clock clearing snow or other obstructions and making the highways as safe as possible.

    • rnz.co.nz03:00
      South Island braces for winter storm with snow and heavy rain on the way

      A significant winter storm will hit the South Island as the week progresses, MetService says.

    • dungogchronicle.com.au08:30
      Why this storm season could be among the region's busiest on record

      Data supplied to the Newcastle Herald shows the region falls in the eye of summer storms.

    • ABC News (Australia)23:31edited after publishing
      Rainfall records fall for August across SA, swift water rescue underway

      previouslyRainfall records fall for August across SA as Telstra services disrupted

      The SES is responding to a swift water rescue at Currency Creek following heavy downpours across South Australia.

12. Tue, 25 August 2026

    1 report
    • newstalkzb.co.nz00:00
      Winter storm looms: Heavy snow and rain forecast across South Island

      A “mixed bag” of weather is in store across the country today, with three South Island centres forecast to climb to 20C or higher before a “significant” wi

13. Fri, 28 August 2026

    3 reports
    • odt.co.nz17:20
      Avalanche risk ongoing for South as storm moves on

      Avalanche risk ongoing for South as storm moves on

    • ABC News (Australia)19:21
      Spring scorcher to follow record warm winter for south-east capitals

      Winter has been the warmest on record for Sydney and Melbourne, with Canberra also recording its highest ever temperatures, while this season will rank as the second-warmest on record for Adelaide and Hobart.

    • ABC News (Australia)20:38
      Sunshine and surf expected across Queensland as winter winds down

      Warm weekend weather is expected across most of Queensland with some isolated coastal showers.

14. Sun, 30 August 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)20:38
      Spring sunshine to deliver hot weather for south-east Queensland

      Temperatures up to 33 degrees are forecast for Brisbane this week as winter fades into memory.

15. Tue, 1 September 2026

    5 reports
    • The Guardian World08:41
      Sydney records warmest winter on record as Melbourne equals previous hottest temperatures

      New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania just experienced their warmest-ever winters – and BoM says above-average temperatures expected to continue Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s two biggest cities had their hottest and equal hottest winters on record, with three eastern states also breaking temperature records. The Bureau of Meteorology’s (BoM) spring outlook shows above average daytime and night-time temperatures are expected to continue for much of the...

    • yahoo.com13:18
      Sydney reports warmest winter since records began

      While Europe has just experienced an extremely hot summer, Australia is simultaneously reporting a winter with record-high temperatures. The states of Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania have exper...

    • ABC News (Australia)18:30
      Weather quiz: Rank Australia's hottest, coldest and wettest places this winter

      It's time to celebrate making it through another punishing Australian winter by taking on the challenge of today's weather quiz.

    • ABC News (Australia)19:57
      Spring roars in with near-record temperatures across Victoria

      After a mild winter, temperatures across Victoria are continuing to climb, with the state experiencing a warmer-than-average start to spring.

    • ABC News (Australia)21:23
      Sunshine and snow: Your photos of WA's wild August weather

      August has always been a transitional month in WA, and these stunning photos from across the state show just how wild the weather was.

16. Wed, 2 September 2026

    2 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)19:27
      Queensland to heat up during first weekend of spring

      The weather bureau predicts parts of Queensland are expected to receive above-average temperatures during the first weekend of spring.

    • ABC News (Australia)20:04
      Record warm winter brings disappointing end to snow season

      An unseasonably warm and wet June brought a challenging start to the 2026 snow season and while a snow base came by July over the higher slopes, the lower alpine regions missed out on full coverage.

17. Fri, 4 September 2026

    2 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)19:43
      Weekend to bring unseasonable heat, thunderstorms, flooding and snow

      A powerful front will generate a smorgasbord of wild weather across eastern Australia this weekend.

    • ABC News (Australia)20:18
      Queenslanders brace for hot, dry spring but hope for wet summer

      Warm temperatures through Queensland's winter are expected to continue into the first months of spring, while firefighters prepare for heightened fire risk.

18. Sat, 5 September 2026

    6 reports
    • sconeadvocate.com.au01:06
      Summer heat arrives early, total fire ban in place

      URL changednow www.sconeadvocate.com.au/story/9344317/hot-weather-breaks-spring-records-triggers-fire-ban/

      Parts of the country are off to a sweaty start to spring with records set to be broken...

      2 reprints

      • dailyliberal.com.au5 Sept, 01:06their copy
      • theadvocate.com.au5 Sept, 01:06their copy
    • The Guardian World02:00edited after publishing
      Sydney reaches 33C in potentially warmest start to spring since mid-1800s, while snow forecast in southern NSW

      previouslySydney set to hit 33C in potentially warmest start to spring since mid-1800s, while snow forecast in southern NSW

      A total fire ban is in place for greater Sydney with extreme fire danger exacerbated by hot and windy conditions Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Summer heat is due to arrive early across much of eastern Australia with potentially record early September temperatures predicted for Brisbane and Sydney, while snow was expected in southern New South Wales. Maximum temperatures in Sydney during the first days of September were on track to match the city’s midsummer...

    • Channel News Asia04:06
      Sydney sweats in spring hot spell, faces 'extreme' bushfire risk

      Temperatures in Sydney are expected to hit 33 degrees Celsius on Saturday (Sep 5), nearly 13 degrees above average.

    • theage.com.au06:41edited after publishing
      Three children injured in jumping castle accident as 80km/h winds hit Sydney

      previouslyThree children injured after freak jumping castle accident

      Thousands of homes remain without power after a day of wild weather swept across NSW.

      1 reprint

      • brisbanetimes.com.au5 Sept, 06:41their copy
    • english.news.cn08:00
      Total fire ban in place for greater Sydney amid unseasonable early heatwave

      Total fire ban in place for greater Sydney amid unseasonable early heatwave-

    • english.news.cn08:00
      Total fire ban in place for greater Sydney amid unseasonable early heatwave

      Total fire ban in place for greater Sydney amid unseasonable early heatwave-

19. Sun, 6 September 2026

    3 reports
    • northweststar.com.au06:36
      Firies battle blazes as spring temperatures soar

      The first weekend of spring has seen unusually high temperatures, bushfire, and extreme wind in parts of the...

      3 reprints

      • areanews.com.au6 Sept, 06:36their copy
      • tenterfieldstar.com.au6 Sept, 06:36their copy
      • dungogchronicle.com.au6 Sept, 06:36their copy
    • The Guardian World06:57
      Brisbane swelters under hottest September day in years as east coast faces unseasonably warm weather

      Queensland capital hits 34.4C as firefighters battle fast-moving bushfire in Lockyer Valley west of Ipswich Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Residents have been put on high alert as an unseasonably hot start to spring gives way to blazes and increased fire risks in the nation’s east. Queensland fire authorities issued local fire bans for Ipswich and the Lockyer Valley on Sunday as temperatures typically seen in summer gripped the state’s south-east in early...

    • ABC News (Australia)19:44
      Spring showers forecast for Queensland as dozens of fires burn

      Showers are expected across the east coast on Tuesday as fire crews continue to monitor and contain a number of blazes in parts of the state.

20. Fri, 11 September 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)19:30
      Pack the umbrella as cooler days and showers loom for Qld this weekend

      After sweltering days across parts of the state, a cool change has begun for the weekend with scattered showers likely continuing.

21. Fri, 18 September 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)19:04
      Spring see-saw to deliver hottest September weather in years

      Following a polar blast this week, temperatures across south-east states will soar as much as 12 degrees Celsius above average this weekend.

22. Sat, 19 September 2026

    1 report
    • cessnockadvertiser.com.au04:11
      'Weather whiplash': southeast to sweat as mercury rises

      Southeast Australia is in for a warm one, as the Bureau of Meteorology warns of an elevated fire...

      2 reprints

      • illawarramercury.com.au19 Sept, 04:11their copy
      • nynganobserver.com.au19 Sept, 04:11their copy
23. Sun, 20 September 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)06:55
      Hot, dry day ahead for Qld with unusually high temps in some areas

      Temperatures are set to climb even higher on Monday, bringing a fire risk to most of Queensland.

24. Mon, 21 September 2026

    2 reports
    • The Guardian World06:06
      Sydney and parts of NSW swelter through temperatures in the 30s before plummeting 10C within hours

      Temperatures in Sydney’s outer west peaked at 35C and 32C in the city on Monday before a cool change from the south-east Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Sydney and parts of New South Wales have sweltered through an “unseasonably warm” weekend, with temperatures climbing more than 10C above the September average, before a cool change swept much of the coast on Monday. The early burst of heat, part of a classic “...

    • sunlive.co.nz19:00
      SunLive - Bay of Plenty temperatures set to drop sharply

      Bay of Plenty temperatures set to drop sharply

25. Wed, 23 September 2026

    1 report
    • perthnow.com.au03:18
      Perth urged to bundle up for Grand Final as cold front hits

      As Freo Fever continues to mount across Perth, residents have been warned that cold weather could dampen their finals celebrations.

26. Sun, 27 September 2026

    2 reports
    • econews.com.au05:02
      Melbourne’s Annual Water Outlook – September quarterly update

      Melbourne’s water storages rose over winter but remain lower than the same time last year. As of 1 September 2026, Melbourne’s water storage levels were at 69.3%, up nearly 6% (106 billion litres) since 1 June 2026 following recent rainfall and slightly above average inflows for this time of year. More than a third of

    • ABC News (Australia)19:38
      Gloomy forecast for south-east Queensland before skies clear again

      The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting wet and cloudy conditions for Monday and Tuesday throughout the south-east corner, before the sunshine returns later in the week.

27. Mon, 28 September 2026

    3 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)03:09
      Some farmers see nearly 100mm of rain in 24 hours in WA's south

      A weather system that formed in the north of Western Australia makes its way south and delivers a much-needed 48-hour deluge as farmers prepare for harvest after a particularly dry winter.

    • perthnow.com.au04:41
      Shocking lightning strike forecast for WA as electrical storm hits

      More than one million lightning strikes have been recorded across WA, with more to come as outback towns smash monthly rainfall averages.

    • perthnow.com.au06:01edited after publishing
      Hail, storms and rain set to drench WA as warning issued

      previouslySevere weather warning issued as storms brew over WA

      A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of WA as lightning and hail continue to batter the State.

28. Tue, 29 September 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)07:41
      'More like January than September' as SA temperature records broken

      More than a dozen places in South Australia have recorded their hottest September day on record.

29. Wed, 30 September 2026

    1 report
    • hindustantimes.com05:41
      Bushfire season is fast approaching; new satellite tool can help communities better prepare

      Bushfire season is fast approaching; new satellite tool can help communities better prepare

30. Thu, 1 October 2026

    2 reports
    • The Guardian World03:17
      Parts of Victoria could see three months’ worth of rain as storms forecast for Australia’s south-east

      BoM expects 30 to 50mm of rain to fall in Melbourne over coming days, with showers and storms also likely for Canberra and Sydney on Saturday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Widespread rain and thunderstorms are forecast to drench south-eastern Australia from Thursday, with the heaviest falls expected across Victoria. A trough moving east across South Australia was expected to combine with a low pressure system...

    • ABC News (Australia)19:29
      South-east faces flooding, storms after second-driest September on record

      After a warm and dry start to spring, heavy rain is expected to sweep across south-east Australia this weekend.

31. Fri, 2 October 2026

    2 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)04:34
      Dairy farm flooded, but grain growers rejoice as Victoria settles in for wet weekend

      Soaking rain continues to fall across parts of Victoria, after storms caused tree falls, power outages, building damage and six rescues.

    • ABC News (Australia)20:20
      Qld's mostly sunny long weekend could descend into severe storms

      Storms are expected across southern parts of Queensland during the long weekend, but conditions up north should ease for the public holiday.

32. Sat, 3 October 2026

    2 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)00:05
      WA photos capture unseasonal rain and a hint of summer in September

      The state experienced a mixed bag of weather in September. Looking back at our viewers' photos shows just how different WA's climate can be from one end of the state to the other.

    • merimbulanewsweekly.com.au08:55
      Rivers rising with more heavy falls forecast

      URL changednow www.merimbulanewsweekly.com.au/story/9361988/warnings-issued-as-rivers-rise-amid-heavy-falls/

      Half a state is on flood watch after heavy rains left catchments sodden with more to come on...

      2 reprints

      • irrigator.com.au3 Oct, 08:55their copy
      • maitlandmercury.com.au3 Oct, 08:55their copy
33. Sun, 4 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)19:59
      Showers bring 'awkward' end to long weekend across south-east Queensland

      Rain and possible isolated severe storms are forecast for south-east Queensland as school resumes on Tuesday, while the northern coast stays mostly fine and the west remains hot.

34. Mon, 5 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Guardian World06:20
      Australia experiences second hottest September on record as El Niño and climate crisis combine

      Alpine areas also experience record-breaking heat with snow depth recorded at zero in Kosciuszko national park Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia had its second hottest September on record last month as global heating and a strengthening El Niño combined to break a string of heat records around the country. Bureau of Meteorology data showed the minimum night-time temperatures across the continent were also the hottest for any September, on a record that goes...

35. Tue, 6 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)02:26
      Severe cyclone likely to hit Qld this season, weather bureau warns

      The Bureau of Meteorology is also predicting warmer than average temperatures across large parts of the state, as well as below average rainfall until December.

36. Thu, 8 October 2026

    1 report
    • 2nm.com.au05:48
      Temporary Disaster Roaming: The New Tech Helping Rural Areas Survive the Storm

      Australian summers are famous for a few things: beautiful beaches, backyard barbecues, and unfortunately, unpredictable natural disasters. When severe weather...

37. Fri, 9 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)22:50
      Queensland battles dry spring except in far north

      Unseasonal wet and cool conditions in the state's far north are expected to continue throughout Spring, as the rest of the state battles with dry conditions.

38. Sun, 11 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)20:00
      Warm spring conditions could give way to thunderstorms and hail in SEQ

      The weather bureau says up to 50mm of rainfall is possible for parts of the state from Tuesday.

39. Mon, 12 October 2026

    3 reports
    • The Guardian World02:53
      Total fire ban for Sydney, with 37C temperatures and risk of bushfires from ‘dry lightning’

      Thunderstorms coupled with hot and dry conditions mean ‘fire danger is going to be right up today’, Rural Fire Service says Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast A total fire ban is in place across greater Sydney, with temperatures forecast to reach 37C in the city’s west. The Bureau of Meteorology said Sydney faced extreme fire danger due to hot, dry conditions and the chance of thunderstorms, with little...

    • ABC News (Australia)08:53
      Heavy rain, hail and ferocious wind speeds of 96km/h lash Alice Springs

      Thousands of homes are without power after a surprise storm brought wind speeds of almost 100km/h to Central Australia, pulling down trees and damaging properties.

    • miragenews.com09:00
      Storms Forecast for Central and Eastern Australia

      Another cloud band is impacting large parts of the country, bringing areas of rain, showers and thunderstorms, with the risk of some of those

40. Tue, 13 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)01:24
      Alice Springs bracing for more storms after 'worst in 40 years'

      A wind-lashed Alice Springs is bracing for another storm even as residents have not yet finished clearing up downed tree branches, knocked over fences, leaking roofs and restoring power from "the worst storm in 40 years" on Monday afternoon.

41. Thu, 15 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)19:34
      Weekend storms and showers forecast for parts of Queensland

      The storms and strong winds that have hit central Queensland are likely to continue in the coming days, with the state's south-east set for isolated showers well into next week.

42. Fri, 16 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)19:22
      El Niño set to be wettest on record as storms soak Australia's east

      This October is looking particularly wet thanks to an ongoing outbreak of thunderstorms which is set to engulf most of central and eastern Australia during the coming week.

43. Sun, 18 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)20:00
      Unsettled week for Queensland with storms and showers forecast

      More Queensland downpours and potentially severe storms are on the way after rainfall records tumbled at the weekend.

44. Mon, 19 October 2026

    1 report
    • inverelltimes.com.au04:34
      Ill winds: calm weather puts Great Barrier Reef at risk

      Australian researchers have identified weather patterns that can raise the risk of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier...

      2 reprints

      • begadistrictnews.com.au19 Oct, 04:34their copy
      • nvi.com.au19 Oct, 04:34their copy
45. Wed, 21 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)21:29edited after publishing
      Roads and schools closed as flash flooding hits south-east Queensland

      Several people have been rescued from floodwaters overnight as heavy rainfall sets in across central and southern Queensland.

46. Thu, 22 October 2026

    2 reports
    • scoop.co.nz02:45
      Earth Sciences New Zealand’s Hotspot Watch

      A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”.

    • ABC News (Australia)18:38
      Heavy rain forces south-east Qld school closures but falls set to ease

      More than a dozen schools remain closed across south-east Queensland after heavy rain caused flash flooding and hundreds of calls for help on Thursday.

47. Fri, 23 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Guardian World23:26
      Thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding predicted for much of Australia

      Parts of Queensland, Victoria and South Australia can expect severe storms on Saturday, moving into NSW and Tasmania by Sunday Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will sweep across most Australian states this weekend, adding to the deluge in an already drenched Queensland. Flash flooding in south-east Queensland this week prompted hundreds of SES callouts and the closure of multiple schools. On Saturday morning, the Bureau of...

48. Sat, 24 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)23:27edited after publishing
      Multiple flood warnings as Queensland braces for more wild weather

      Residents in the Gympie region are keeping a close eye on a major flood warning for the Mary River, as south-east Queensland braces for severe storms.

49. Sun, 25 October 2026

    4 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)02:46
      Car crushed by tree limb, lightning and 98 km winds in SA

      Wild weather has lashed South Australia over the weekend with almost 100 km per hour winds recorded in some areas like Port Augusta, while an Adelaide cafe saw a large tree branch smash the back of a parked car.

    • The Guardian World05:30
      ‘Unusually large’ multi-state storm causing severe weather for Australia’s east – with more on the way

      BoM predicts hail, damaging winds, flash flooding and power outages across southern Queensland, western NSW, the ACT and eastern Victoria on Sunday afternoon Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Large parts of eastern Australia were put on alert for severe thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon with more potential storms and flood risk in store for Monday. On Sunday afternoon, the Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Sydney, greater Wollongong and...

    • ABC News (Australia)18:46
      Storms set to bring flash flooding, large hail to south-east Queensland

      Storms are forecast across Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast this morning with another round possible in the afternoon and early evening.

    • smh.com.au20:00
      South-east Queensland braces for more heavy storms

      Parts of south-east Queensland on alert for more wet weather today, bringing flash flooding and storms.