Benedict Brook

There could be a few rumbles of thunder today but that’s a side show compared to the weekend when a fierce and unpredictable weather system is due to hit.A “significant storm event” is set to roll across Australia’s east in the coming days,…

Forecasters have zeroed in on three climate events behind Australia’s current incessant rain – and it’s bringing even more soggy conditions.There are now predictions this November may turn out to be one of the wettest on record – and that’s…

Already sodden areas of Australia are set to get even wetter as a fresh rain event brews, bringing heavy falls to five capitals.Just as the skies were beginning to clear, forecasters have warned another intense rain event is bubbling up…

Britain’s most senior defence chief has gravely warned of the danger of a “miscalculation” that could cause Russia to go to war.The risk of a “miscalculation” that could lead to an accidental war between Russia and the West is even greater…

The seasons have gone topsy-turvy with blistering cold temps across a swath of Australia – but elsewhere “oppressive’ heat is on its way.After the sodden rains, here comes the shivering cold. Or blistering heat – depending on where you…

The intense low pressure system that has smashed the east has a sting in its tail, with more rain and a wintry blast that will see temperatures plummet.The intense low pressure system that has smashed eastern Australia may be heading away…

A “dangerous situation is emerging” as Australia’s drenching continues, with one state issuing a warning of major risk overnight.Forecasters have warned of a “dangerous situation emerging” as conditions worsen and heavy rain continues to…

An ominous sign in the Pacific means a major climate driver is cranking up bringing extreme, record breaking weather not seen since the deadly year of Cyclone Yasi.Australia could be set for a summer of intense, record breaking and…

A major climate driver is doing its worst and whipping up thunderstorms and heavy rain – even possible flooding – to ruin our weekend.It’s set to be an intense weekend of wet weather and storms across much of the country and into next week…

It was the wettest day for more than a year and that moisture is hanging on, with warnings of powerful storms and possible flooding.Showers and “drenching storms” are on the cards for the coming days in eastern Australia, forecasters have…