Keyword "temperatures soar" - List of latest news (23 results)

21/04 Aussie business owner cops $24k power hike

An Australian small business owner says he will have to cop a $24,000 power bill rise as he warns other shop owners to expect huge hikes.

22/02 Extreme warning as temps set to soar

High to extreme fire danger warnings are in place in several states this weekend as millions of Aussies brace for soaring temperatures.

28/01 Harry and Meghan’s strange crisis reaction

They have to be a select few: The London lawyers who must have made a very tidy packet indeed rat-a-tat-tatting forth the legal letters and going to the courtroom crease on behalf of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for years.

25/12 Arson charges laid on eve of fire ban

A man has been charged with intentionally lighting fires as Victoria wrestles with unrelated bushfires and extreme fire danger.

21/12 ‘Weeks’: Christmas warning as fires blaze

Residents in Halls Gap have been evacuated and others have been urged to consider their safety plan as multiple bushfires continue raging across western areas of regional Victoria, which are expected to spike again as temperatures rise over Christmas.

20/02 Blaze dangerously close to theme park

A dangerous bushfire that threatened two popular attractions in Perth has now been downgraded to a watch and act alert but authorities are warning those in the area to leave if they do not have a bushfire plan ready.

20/01 Swimmers warned to avoid taking a dip

Sydneysiders keen to escape the heat as temperatures soar are being warned to reconsider taking a dip in the water as pollution levels spike.

13/01 Hobson cameo, Wild Thing’s heroics lead Scorchers to victory over Heat

The Brisbane Heat will go into the BBL finals as top seeds, but with serious doubts hanging over their batting depth.

28/12 ‘Relentless’: New threat hits battered Qld

Queenslanders have been warned that they are in for “relentless heat” that could harm people’s health just days after severe storms battered parts of the state.

05/12 Unique weather pattern to wreak havoc

A “unique” weather pattern, in which a heatwave, tropical cyclone and high pressure system collide, is set to cause a tumultuous week of weather across Australia.

24/11 Two states to be soaked for a week

East coast residents are set to get a drenching of rain this weekend, while on the other side of the country temperatures soar and a massive fire burns.

13/11 Heatwave hell to smash one state

Queensland will swelter through a springtime scorcher this week, with temperatures set to soar above 40C across the Sunshine State.

30/10 Powerful winds cut power, topple trees

A blast of hot, dry air is sweeping across the east coast of Australia, waking residents in two states up to oppressive morning heat and wind damage.

04/10 Heartbreak as teacher suddenly dies at desk

A religious studies teacher tragically died after collapsing at his desk, despite three of his colleagues’ frantic efforts to save him on Tuesday morning.

03/10 Grim weather warning as bushfires rage

A strong cold front is set to aid firefighting efforts but will bring complications and severe weather warnings of its own.

18/09 Australia heatwave: bushfire warning, fire ban as temperatures soar

The worst of Australia’s “unusual” spring heatwave is yet to come, with temperatures forecast to soar up to 14 degrees above average across huge swathes of the east and north.

30/08 Aussie dad-of-five dies suddenly

A mother-of-five has shared her devastation after her fiance suddenly died, leaving their family without an “absolutely incredible man”.

18/07 Tourists turn their backs on the melting Mediterranean

Soaring summer temperatures across southern Europe could prompt a lasting shift in tourist habits, with more travellers choosing cooler destinations, experts predict.

07/07 Temperatures soar ahead of weekend 30C weather warning

Forecasters say today will be a 'very warm and sunny day for many' in the UK as a plume of warm air drifts over from the continent.

15/06 Map reveals temperatures will soar to 29C as UK continues to sizzle

Sun worshippers have been flocking to beaches, parks and beauty spots around the country this week - and Britons are set to bask in plenty more sunshine in the coming days.

29/04 Can you bank on the bank holiday weather?

Brits should expect to see warm and sunny days across the coronation weekend but they have been warned to brace themselves for some possible heavy showers.

17/04 Britain will get as hot as Ibiza as temperatures soar to nearly 20C

Most of Britain saw blustery and rainy weather over the weekend, with temperatures in previous days struggling to get into double figures - but this week that will change.

19/03 City smashes 165yo weather record

Sydney has set a brand new weather record after temperatures soared above 30 degrees for four consecutive days in March – the first time such an event has occurred in 165 years.