Temperatures across south-east states are predicted to soar up to 12C above the January average, while the staple summer monsoon is nowhere to be seen in the tropics.
Prepare to leave warning issued for parts of Townsville
After days of storms and flash flooding in the south-east, the north is now copping a soaking.
Photo shows Rain water gathers over the ground in a regional area.Queensland braces for more rain, storms with flood warnings issued
Two people have been rescued from rising floodwaters and thousands remain without power as Queensland faces the threat of further storms and flooding rains.
Photo shows Narrow bridge covered in brown river waterWarm Christmas Day forecast for most of Australia with heatwave to follow
Christmas Day is looking dry and sunny for most of the country, with a distinctive lack of rain-producing low-pressure systems, troughs or cold fronts appearing on the charts.
Photo shows Members of the public at a crowded beach during sunset.Queensland faces both heavy rain and heatwave
Parts of Queensland have been submerged by flash flooding — and there is more rain to come.
Photo shows Lenthalls Dam overflowing on the Fraser coast.Heatwave sweeps across Victoria as temperatures soar above 40C
A heatwave sends temperatures soaring past 45C in Victoria's north as parts of state record hottest December day in years.
Photo shows The sun behind trees.Victorians warned to take care as heatwave descends across state
Travel delays are expected as communities in the north of the state brace for one of the hottest days of the year.
Photo shows Sunbathers and swimmers enjoy the sun at St Kilda beach.Hottest summer weather in five years predicted for coming days
An oppressive heatwave stretching from Darwin to Victoria will send temperatures soaring up to 15 degrees Celsius above average during the coming days.
Photo shows Toronto NSWWarmest waters on Earth help fuel weekend storms for south-east states
Australia is collectively sweating through an unusually muggy start to summer.
Photo shows Dark storms gather over Kerang, VictoriaWet summer forecast raises questions about how Brisbane drains handle intense rainfall
Wild weather has lashed south-east Queensland, causing experts to warn about Brisbane's drain network, with some claiming it "isn't designed to take in flows" from intense heavy rainfall.
Photo shows Flash floodingWettest November on record for parts of Queensland as rain forecast to ease after flash flooding
It has been the wettest November on record for parts of Queensland, but the weather bureau forecasts rain will ease after heavy falls caused flash flooding on the first weekend of summer.
Photo shows Purga School Road on SundayFlash flooding in parts of Queensland as BOM predicts more storms, rainfall and humidity
Heavy rains have caused flash flooding across parts of south-east Queensland, with residential streets and vehicles submerged.
Photo shows Floodwaters rush along a city street.Authorities warn of increased bushfire risk across much of Victoria this summer
Residents in regional Victoria and parts of greater Melbourne are told to prepare for a dangerous bushfire season due to low rainfall and high fuel loads, as the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services shares its latest outlook.
Photo shows A man sits atop a CFA truck with a large orange smoke cloud behind itEastern Australia faces multi-day thunderstorm outbreak with flash flooding, hail and damaging winds
A cloudband extending 4,000 kilometres from the Top End to Tasmania will produce intense downpours during the last days of spring – threatening to bring areas of flash and river flooding to multiple states and territories, with other capital cities in the firing line.
Photo shows Storm clouds and rain over suburbs.Parts of Queensland record 180mm in 24 hours as rain set to ease considerably
Charleville received more than 90mm of rain in 24 hours while more than 184mm has been recorded upstream at Lesdale station.
Photo shows CharlevilleFlash flooding possible as Queensland braces for more wet weather
Locally heavy falls have already resulted in flash flooding across parts of Brisbane, the Scenic Rim and Western Downs.
Photo shows People walking along a river path, holding umbrellas.High ocean temperatures may lead to stronger cyclones as authorities urge residents to be prepared
The bureau is predicting this year’s cyclone season will be about average, but high ocean temperatures, responsible for giving cyclones their destructive energy, might mean they’re stronger than usual.
Photo shows The scale of the damage from Tropical Cyclone Jasper in communities like Wujal Wujal is still becoming clear.Heatwave to linger this weekend and summer scorcher tipped by BOM
Much of Australia is baking through the hottest spring weather in years this week as temperatures surge as much as 13 degrees Celsius above average.
Photo shows The sun rises over a beachBOM is predicting a hot weekend. This is where the temperatures are expected to rise the most
Australia's Pilbara region has been heating up, with temperatures soaring past 43C this week. The hot air is now starting to travel to the south-east, bringing along with it a heightened risk of fires.
Photo shows A jogger runs along the shore of Manly Beach after sunrise on the first day of Spring in Sydney, 2008Wild weather predicted across Australia's south-east over next 48 hours
A spell of wild weather is on the cards for everywhere from Queensland to Tasmania, with thunderstorms forecast to sweep across Australia's east over the next 48 hours.
Photo shows Storm clouds brewing at night, with shades of blue and green, over green pasturesQueenslanders are set for an early taste of summer, but when can we expect some relief from the heat?
The weather bureau expects temperatures will reach well above average this week and severe storms are also forecast in parts of the state. It is expected to reach 8C above average in Brisbane on Saturday.
Photo shows Children enjoying Longreach's Thomson River on a hot day.