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  • Brokers part of a carbon fog Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:28PMThe carbon tax is a complex policy, but some broker reports contain clauses that are further confusing the issue for investors. 15 Jul 2011 9:55 AM
  • Brace for more floods by year's end Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:00AMQUEENSLAND'S chief scientist has warned residents to prepare for more major flooding, possibly as soon as later this year.
  • Brisbane has coldest morning in two years Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:34PMBrisbane residents have shivered their way through the coldest morning in two years. The mercury dropped to 5.6 degrees at 5.30am today, slightly colder than yesterday morning when it hit 6.7 degrees.
  • Big, powerful winter swells Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:16AMKEEN surfers are taking advantage of big swells at NSW beaches as gale-force winds continue to batter the east coast. 
  • Minus 6 degrees - but not quite a record Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:02PMIF you felt bitterly cold this morning, there's a good reason. Temperatures nosedived below zero in many parts of the southeast.
  • Even before her tax, Gillard’s Labor sinks: 42 per cent top 58 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:35PMAnd this poll - so disastrous for Labor…
  • No respite in sight for south-east icy snap Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:42AMA severe weather warning has been issued for parts of NSW, with damaging winds and blizzard conditions expected in some regions.
  • Rough seas could spell deep trouble Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:36PMMonster waves will hammer the Illawarra coastline this weekend, prompting a warning for fishers, boaters and swimmers to stay out of the water.
  • Waves as high as three-storey buildings expected to pound south-west coast Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:28PMWAVE as high as a three-storey building are set to lash the south-west coast today as swells generated from storm-force winds near the Antarctic make their way to our shores. Swells around t
  • Heavy snowfall across ski fields Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:51AMHeavy snow has fallen across the Victorian and NSW ski fields in time for the school holidays.
  • Fewer Rain Storms Across Southern Australia Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:20AMDecreasing autumn and winter rainfall over southern Australia has been attributed to a 50-year decrease in the average intensity of storms in the region – a trend which is forecast to continue for another 50 years. In an address today to the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics conference in Melbourne, CSIRO climate scientist, Dr Jorgen Frederiksen, said these changes are due to ...
  • 'Cold mornings, beautiful sunny days' Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:00PMBrisbane's glorious winter weather is set to continue.
  • Toowoomba in for cold weekend Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:53PMGET ready to rug up this weekend as temperatures in Toowoomba are predicted to drop to below zero.
  • Ski season 'best in decades' Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:25PMIT'S all white for this year's ski season, with fresh snow falls breaking records and reaching depths of up to 1.6m at some resorts.
  • Nippy end to school holidays Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:46PMYOU'D be wise to chase the sun today, according to the weather bureau. It's been a chilly morning, with Brisbane just 6.5C and Ipswich only 0.1C.
  • Winds leave many powerless in NSW Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:59PMGale force winds are delaying flights at Sydney airport and continue to wreak havoc in NSW.
  • More damaging wind expected to hit NSW Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:58PMResidents in southeastern NSW remain on high alert as a front of damaging wind gusts prepares to strike.
  • More gusts to hit windblown NSW Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:28PMRESIDENTS in southeastern NSW remain on high alert as a second front of damaging wind gusts prepares to strike overnight.
  • More gusts to hit windblown NSW overnight Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:11PMNSW residents batten down the hatches for a second night of wild, windy weather.
  • Gale warning for Sydney Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 11:37PMThe weekend of sparkling sunshine was the last hurrah for Sydneysiders, with a cold and windy week ahead marking the plunge into winter. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for tomorrow, with a cold front and gale force winds making their way across much of NSW.
  • Blizzard warning for SE NSW Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 11:26PMResidents in southeastern NSW have been warned to prepare for strong winds, with gusts up to 100km/h.
  • A storm in a teacup Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 2:23AMThese days all it takes is a few drops of rain for us to think a seasonal Armageddon is about to destroy Perth, writes Lucy Rickard.
  • Wild storm lashes South West Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 1:10AMA severe weather warning for the South West and Perth has been cancelled after parts of the region was hit by strong winds and rain this morning.
  • Storm front slams into coast Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:23PMSevere storm is set to bring damaging flash flooding, wind gusts.
  • Ash cloud grounds flights across nation Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 9:32PMUPDATE : Flights around Australia disrupted again as volcanic ash cloud makes second lap of the globe.
  • Ash cloud grounds Sydney flights Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 8:47PMALL Qantas domestic flights to and from Sydney will be cancelled from 3pm today as the volcanic ash cloud from Chile strikes again.
  • Airline's fleet grounded by ash Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 8:42PMLARGER, denser  volcanic ash cloud grounds more flights - and one airline's entire fleet - and is set to cause chaos for the next 24 hours.
  • Coldest morning in three years forecast for this weekend Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 6:39PMWinter is about to arrive in earnest with Brisbane forecast to record its coldest morning in nearly three years on Sunday.
  • Rug up. It's gonna get cold Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 5:46PMBrisbane forecast to have its coldest morning in three years on Sunday as part of renewed cold snap.
  • Ash cloud retreats to let flights resume Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 9:58AMFlights have resumed across Australia as ash from a Chilean volcano disperses.
  • Ash plume stops Perth flights Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 9:41PMA vast ash plume from a Chilean volcano looks set to stop flights in and out of Perth for an indefinite period.
  • Second ash plume may hit flight times Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 12:27AMMORE flight disruptions may be expected if a second volcanic ash cloud drifted across south-eastern Australia within the next two days.
  • Floods expected for parts of NSW coast Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 12:18AMHeavy rain has drenched parts of the NSW coast, with flood concerns focused on Bellingen and Coffs Harbour, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
  • Airlines race to clear passenger backlog Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 12:00AMQantas and Jetstar race to clear a backlog of passengers flying to and from Melbourne before the next volcanic ash cloud from Chile arrives.
  • SES prepare for heavy rain Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 11:15AMLOCAL emergency services are bracing for widespread heavy rain and possible flooding tomorrow and into Monday, with falls of up to 100mm expected.
  • Cold weather continues in Mackay Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 11:02AMCOFFEE, jeans, boots and brollies were all the rage as Mackay locals braved the wet and wintry chill.
  • Qantas keeps close eye on volcano Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 9:00AMQANTAS is closely monitoring cloud of volcanic ash south of Australia, from the Chilean volcano Cordon Caulle,  that could potentially disrupt flights.
  • Flood threat in Victoria easing Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 6:28AMAUTHORITIES urge campers in Victoria's east to be careful of high rivers, but say the threat of flooding is easing.
  • Tweed Valley on flood alert Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 3:15AMA FLOOD watch warning has been issued for the Tweed Valley with a 70% chance of moderate to major flooding developing from Monday onwards.
  • 10/15:07 EST Significant Weather Media Release Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 12:21AMSee Weather Words or the Glossary to find out what the weather terms mean.
  • Weather aids search for missing hunter Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 9:00AMUPDATE 12.45pm: RESCUE crews say improved weather conditions are helping the search for missing prison boss David Prideaux.
  • Vic prison boss disappearance not suspect Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 2:48AMPolice Chief Commissioner Simon Overland says there's no information to suggest that Barwon Prison boss David Prideaux's disappearance is suspicious.
  • Redlands shivers as cold snap moves in Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 12:35AMTHE Greater Brisbane area, including the Redlands is shivering through one of its coldest days on record, with the maximum temperature barely climbing above 12 degrees by lunchtime.
  • Brisbane shivers as top temperature nears all-time low Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:19PMBrisbane is shivering through one of its coldest days on record, with the maximum temperature barely climbing above 12 degrees by lunchtime.The brisk south-southwesterly winds being felt across the city have brought apparent temperatures even colder, to less than 9 degrees.
  • Icy wind cuts through city Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 11:15PMBrisbane shivers through a near-record cold day, with the mercury barely climbing above 12 degrees.
  • Weather improves for Prideaux search Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 9:33PMSearchers are still hopeful of finding hunter David Prideaux, missing in the Victorian alps since Sunday, as the weather improves.
  • Wind warnings for the north-east Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 5:55PMThe Bureau of Meteorology is warning of wind gusts of up to 100 kilometres an hour in Tasmania's north-east this morning.
  • Cold weather set to continue Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 1:33AMSYDNEYSIDERS have spent another day shivering in the early winter chill with temperatures peaking at 14 degrees, although the wind made it feel even colder. 
  • Tasmania battered by wind and rain Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 1:12AMTASMANIA is being lashed by a storm front, with heavy rains causing flooding across the island state.
  • Brrrrrrrr, winter is here Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 9:46PMADELAIDE has shivered through another cold night and there is more to come, the Bureau of Meteorology says.