100 years of heatwaves in Australia

Weather A severe thunderstorm warning for damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall has been issued for parts of southeast Queensland.

Weather Parts of southeast Queensland experienced 100% relative humidity this morning as a stifling heatwave grips the state. Temperatures could hit 42C in the southwest – up...

Weather Queenslanders have been told to brace for a sweltering heatwave that will follow in the wake of severe afternoon storms today.

Environment Two-thirds of Australian urban areas are losing a vital resource that could make our cities not just unbearable but almost unliveable in years to come.

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