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Melbourne Cup – it’s a cold day in Melbourne! The forecast:
It’s a cold day in Melbourne with the temperature as of noon NZT just 13 degrees and the high only…
Stray iceberg stuns researchers on Macquarie Island
A large iceberg has been spotted off the coast of Macquarie Island this week. While it’s not unheard of to see…
Japan: Tropical Storm Saola may brush Tokyo (+Maps)
Late season Tropical Storm Saola is today located in the south of Japan and is tracking north-westward. It is expected to…
Ancient skull may belong to earliest known tsunami victim
An ancient skull dating back more than 6,000 years may have belonged to the earliest known human victim of a…
Typhoon Lan churning through Japan
Typhoon Lan has weakened below Super Typhoon status but still has the ability to generate flooding rain and damaging wind…
Another Soaking for Brisbane
After receiving October’s monthly rainfall total in the past seven days Brisbane is set to see a further 10-20mm today….
Two dead in Storm Ophelia as Irish PM urges people to stay indoors
Three people have died in Ireland in accidents relating to Storm Ophelia as 100mph winds started to batter Ireland and…
Southwest WA still chilling
Southwest Western Australia is still experiencing some winter-like nights, and it’s October. This has been fairly significant that over the…
Parts of Queensland brace for heaviest rain since Cyclone Debbie
A week of rain and thunderstorms are about to soak central and eastern Queensland, delivering the heaviest rain since Cyclone…
California fires: At least 21 dead as hundreds reported missing
(CNN) – Firefighters battling deadly blazes in Northern California face a daunting new challenge Wednesday: Winds are expected to pick back…
