Australia forecasts prolonged wildfire seasons, more droughts from climate change

Australia's climate will continue to warm, resulting in prolonged wildfire seasons and less rain in the southeast and southwest that will lead to more frequent droughts, the country's weather bureau ...

‘One of the hardest’: Drought conditions in South Australia cause spud shortage across the country

Unusual weather conditions have wreaked havoc on potatoes in South Australia, with farmers warning the conditions have caused a shortage of one of the country’s most popular vegetables.

Spring rains sow seeds of hope among Limestone Coast farmers after months of drought

After months of dust and dry skies, farmers on South Australia's Limestone Coast have welcomed early spring rain and a ...
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Australia’s severe droughts driving platypuses towards extinction, study finds

SYDNEY, Australia – Platypuses are at risk of extinction due to Australia’s devastating droughts and other threats, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of New South Wales ...

The five maps that show how extreme Australia's weather will become in the coming decades

In addition to the 284-page report, the Australian Climate Service has released a series of maps illustrating the changes to the weather across the country we can expect as the climate continues to ...