Meteorology
Extraordinary animation reveals ocean’s role in El Ninos
This animation looks beneath the ocean surface to reveal the oceanic processes that led to the 1997/98 El Nino. Credit: Stuart Ramsden (NCI)
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El Nino - What is it?
This animated video explains what El Nino is and how it affects weather around the world.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Brisbane, with flash flooding possible
Heavy rain was drenching parts of the south-east on Sunday, with Logan, Redland, Brisbane city and Moreton Bay hit hardest.
- William Davis
Watt unaware of scope of $96m blowout of BoM website
Environment Minister Murray Watt has launched an investigation into the website’s redesign, following revelations about its cost blowout.
- Nick Newling and Emily Kaine
One last chance to see spectacular aurora light show across Australia
If you missed the southern lights, experts say there’s still a chance sky watchers could be dazzled on Thursday night.
- Isabel McMillan
BOM restores old rain radar after widespread backlash of ‘flawed’ website
The bureau says it has listened to feedback following widespread fury at the agency’s multimillion-dollar site upgrade.
- Dominique Tassell and James Hall
- Opinion
- Weather
No, you’re not imagining it. That round shiny thing in the sky is the sun
After weeks – and weeks – of rain, it’s blue skies ahead for the harbour city. For now, at least.
- Robyn Willis
Sydney is copping a sensational spray and probably will for months. But don’t say it’s La Nina
The US did not hesitate when predicting La Nina’s imminent arrival. Australia’s climate experts disagree, even though it’s “very likely” we’ll be seeing rain at Christmas.
- Bronte Gossling
Burst of winter colour from rare aurora bewitches ‘oh my god-ing’ NSW skygazers
The aurora australis unleashed beams of magenta and violet as far north as Byron Bay on Sunday night and is expected to do so again on Monday.
- Angus Dalton
Green fireball explodes in city sky as annual meteor shower hits Australia’s east coast
Dramatic dashcam footage captured this week showed something that wouldn’t be out of place in a sci-fi film – space coming to Earth. Here’s how to watch the magic in real life.
- Bronte Gossling