Wildflowers in outback Queensland deliver a pleasant change after best yearly rainfall in a decade

4 years, 3 months ago

Wildflowers in outback Queensland deliver a pleasant change after best yearly rainfall in a decade

ABC

Stunning wildflowers are blooming across drought-stricken western Queensland after recent much-needed rain. Key points: Wildflower blooms have merged across south-west Queensland Strong rain totals across 2020 means the region is set for a good season Many areas across outback Queensland received rain over the weekend and again on Monday The best yearly rainfall in a decade in the region has brought the flowers out. Find more local news Tell us your location and find more local ABC News and information Late summer rain brought the flowers out earlier than usual across the region. Substantial rain has fallen across outback Queensland in recent days, with Noonbah Station near Longreach recording its wettest day in a decade.

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Are the conditions ripe for a ‘superbloom’ in rain-soaked California? Here’s what experts say

1 year, 10 months ago

Are the conditions ripe for a ‘superbloom’ in rain-soaked California? Here’s what experts say

LA Times

Visitors walk on a meandering path through fields of California poppies in the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve in Lancaster on March 26, 2019. Californians endured a record-breaking rainy season earlier this year and the conditions certainly seem ripe for wildflowers to bloom in the next several weeks from the state’s water-soaked soil. “Belly flowers, meaning you get on your …

Rains bring early wildflower season to southern WA

3 years, 5 months ago

Rains bring early wildflower season to southern WA

ABC

Heavy rains across southern WA have sparked an early start to wildflower season with orchids blooming weeks ahead of schedule. University of WA Professor of Biology Stephen Hopper said the early blooming was happening across much of the southern half of the state after high rainfall recently. Bumper wildflower season forecast Dr Hopper said the consistent rains over the past …

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Heavy rainfalls and extreme heatwave warnings forecast for parts of Queensland

1 week, 1 day ago

Heavy rainfalls and extreme heatwave warnings forecast for parts of Queensland

ABC

Parts of Queensland have been submerged by flash flooding overnight, with more rainfall predicted in the next 24 hours, as towns in the north and west of the state brace for a severe-to-extreme heatwave. Senior meteorologist Felim Hanniffy said Warner north of Brisbane and areas to the north-west "received rainfalls of up to 150 millimetres". Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour …

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More wild weather forecast for Queensland raises questions about how Brisbane drains handle intense rainfall

2 weeks, 6 days ago

More wild weather forecast for Queensland raises questions about how Brisbane drains handle intense rainfall

ABC

Queensland is no stranger to wild and extreme weather events but, with intense rainfall causing sporadic flash flooding more often, locals are concerned stormwater infrastructure isn't up to scratch. Wet summer ahead The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting "wetter periods" this summer, with an increased risk of flash flooding across Queensland's south-east. "Some of the catchments in southern Queensland are …

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Extreme weather warning for Australia over the next three days

3 weeks ago

Extreme weather warning for Australia over the next three days

Daily Mail

Extreme heat will continue to bake swathes of Australia as cold and wet fronts bring a soaking to the other side of the country. Severe thunderstorms and an incoming rain bomb are set to sweep the entire east coast, stretching all the way from Victoria through New South Wales, Queensland and up into northern Australia, according to the Bureau of …

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More storms forecast for south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales, bringing heavy rainfall and risk of flash flooding

1 month, 2 weeks ago

More storms forecast for south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales, bringing heavy rainfall and risk of flash flooding

ABC

Widespread storms are forecast for much of central and eastern Australia after south-east Queenslanders were treated to a spectacular lightning display last night. The Bureau of Meteorology is warning severe storms are likely in south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales, and possible for Western Australia's interior, south-west parts of the Northern Territory and large parts of South Australia. Last …

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Severe thunderstorms over south-east Queensland bring heavy rain, flash flooding and hail

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Severe thunderstorms over south-east Queensland bring heavy rain, flash flooding and hail

ABC

Severe thunderstorms have lashed parts of south-east Queensland, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding and hail. Brisbane martial arts trainer Arryn Cox said he used himself as a "human shield" to protect his nine-year-old student as the roof of the studio collapsed. "Around the Brisbane area today there's a chance of seven to 25 millimetres, but of course some places will …

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Severe thunderstorms bring hail, damaging winds across south-east Queensland as Bureau of Meteorology predicts wetter, warmer three months ahead

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Severe thunderstorms bring hail, damaging winds across south-east Queensland as Bureau of Meteorology predicts wetter, warmer three months ahead

ABC

Hail, heavy rain and damaging winds hit parts of south-east Queensland on Tuesday, as the weather bureau forecasts the next three months will be wetter and warmer than average. Severe weather season forecast Senior meteorologist Laura Boekel said Queensland is forecast to have a warmer and wetter than average three months ahead. The warmer than average conditions carry the risk …

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Australia on track for fifth consecutive wet year as weekend brings further rain to southern states and flood threat to NSW coast

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia on track for fifth consecutive wet year as weekend brings further rain to southern states and flood threat to NSW coast

ABC

Australia has experienced its wettest January-August since 2011, laying the platform for 2024 to become our fifth consecutive year with above-average rain — and potentially among the dampest ever. Flood risk for NSW north coast After a reliably dry start to the month, the past seven days brought a widespread soaking to Australia, culminating in heavy falls on the NSW …

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Temperatures forecast to drop by up to 20 degrees in south-east Australia as icy winds and widespread rain replace warmer weather

3 months ago

Temperatures forecast to drop by up to 20 degrees in south-east Australia as icy winds and widespread rain replace warmer weather

ABC

A cold polar air mass surging across south-east Australia will drop temperatures by up to 20 degrees Celsius over 24 hours and bring another dump of snow to the ranges later this week. The system will also help a north-west cloudband bring widespread rain to every state and territory, after record September falls across north-west and central Australia over the …

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Rare September soaking for all Australian states this week could break rain records and signal wet spring and summer

3 months ago

Rare September soaking for all Australian states this week could break rain records and signal wet spring and summer

ABC

A near-nationwide soaking will drench every Australian state and territory this week, including potential record heavy falls in the north-west tropics. Widespread rain events of any kind are extremely unusual in September, which on average is Australia's driest month, and the upcoming falls could be the start of a wet spring and summer as a potential La Niña emerges in …

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Record rainfall hits parts of northern NSW as more heavy falls forecast

4 months, 1 week ago

Record rainfall hits parts of northern NSW as more heavy falls forecast

ABC

Record-breaking rain has fallen in northern New South Wales as emergency services prepare for further falls in an already soaked catchment. "We are expecting another rain band to come through with higher flood warnings and higher rainfall totals, so we could expect more than 100mm over the next 24 to 48 hours," NSW SES Superintendent Scott Mclennan said. "These three …

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Winter rainfall breaks decades-old July weather record in Birdsville, Bedourie

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Winter rainfall breaks decades-old July weather record in Birdsville, Bedourie

ABC

An "unusual" winter drenching has dumped up to 50 millimetres of rain on parts of outback Queensland. Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Felim Hanniffy said some areas in the state's far west had recorded up to 10 times the average July rainfall in a weekend. "The highest officially recorded amount was Glenormiston, north-west of Bedourie … potentially its heaviest July …

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Far west NSW graziers optimistic for strong stocking season after significant rainfall event

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Far west NSW graziers optimistic for strong stocking season after significant rainfall event

ABC

Graziers across far west New South Wales are welcoming potentially "game changing" rainfall over the weekend. "I can't remember the last time it did that … we'd had 100mm until the end of June, and we had 70 in the first week of July," Mr Smith said. "Rain earlier this year wasn't much more than patchy storms with no follow …

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Relief and hope after rain breaks drought for farmers across WA's northern Wheatbelt

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Relief and hope after rain breaks drought for farmers across WA's northern Wheatbelt

ABC

In short: Widespread rain across the northern half of WA's Wheatbelt has broken an extended dry spell. Widespread rain across the northern half of WA's Wheatbelt has broken an extended dry spell. Farmers across Western Australia's prime agricultural region are rejoicing, after more than 120 millimetres of rain ended a lengthy dry spell and created the perfect start to growing …

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BOM forecasts very warm winter for Australia, with the jury out on rainfall

6 months, 3 weeks ago

BOM forecasts very warm winter for Australia, with the jury out on rainfall

ABC

Almost all of Australia, including the capital cities, is very likely to experience another "unusually warm" winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's official winter outlook. "And it's only really northern Australia showing any chance of unusually dry, but that's in the dry season so basically they get no rain anyway." Good winter rain is needed for Northcliffe dairy farmer …

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Waterspout surprises Dunsborough locals as Perth, southern WA get first heavy rain of year

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Waterspout surprises Dunsborough locals as Perth, southern WA get first heavy rain of year

ABC

In short: Storms have hit southern Western Australia, bringing days of long-awaited rain. Storms have hit southern Western Australia, bringing days of long-awaited rain. Another similar cold front is forecast to hit southern WA on Saturday night, bringing more rainfall and potentially damaging winds up to 100 kph. "Now we've had this front move through and another front over the …

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Queensland declared drought free for the first time in more than a decade

7 months, 1 week ago

Queensland declared drought free for the first time in more than a decade

ABC

In short: Queensland has been declared drought-free for the first time in 11 years. "Farmers right across the state today can access funding for drought assistance," Minster Furner said. Country looking 'amazing' At Cameron Corner, in the south-west corner of the state where Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia meet, Monique Betts said the country was looking sensational and …

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Cold front brings much-needed rain to Western Australia's South West

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cold front brings much-needed rain to Western Australia's South West

ABC

In short: A cold front has brought much needed rain to Western Australia's South West. A cold front has brought much needed rain to Western Australia's South West. A cold front has brought much-needed relief from one of the worst dry spells in recent memory, with much needed rain falling across Western Australia's South West. Paynedale orchard owner Neil Yates, …

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Will there be a ‘superbloom’ this year in California? Here’s what to know

8 months ago

Will there be a ‘superbloom’ this year in California? Here’s what to know

Associated Press

Carpets of yellow, orange and gold flowers are beginning to cover Southern California’s vast deserts, the Bay Area’s dramatic bluffs and even near Los Angeles International Airport. “When I think of superblooms, I think of a bloom that is so extraordinary, that’s a once in a lifetime event,” Fraga said, adding that the wildflower display this year “still makes a …

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A big year for wildflowers in Southern California — just not poppies. Why?

8 months, 2 weeks ago

A big year for wildflowers in Southern California — just not poppies. Why?

LA Times

Scan the rolling hills of the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve and you’ll notice something missing. “This year doesn’t seem like it’s going to be a great year for poppies,” said Callista Turner, an interpreter at the state natural reserve that hugs the western edge of the Mojave Desert. Lake Elsinore’s Walker Canyon, about an hour-and-a-half drive southeast from Los …

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Why aren’t wildflowers bursting everywhere? Don’t expect a superbloom

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why aren’t wildflowers bursting everywhere? Don’t expect a superbloom

LA Times

We have lots of plant-related activities to tell you about this month, but first, a few words about California’s favorite blooms: They’re late. L.A. Times Plants is doing its bit on April 20-21 by partnering with the Theodore Payne Foundation and the California Native Plant Society to promote native plants at booth 404 at the L.A. Times’ annual Festival of …

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Another rainstorm is heading to Southern California this weekend

9 months ago

Another rainstorm is heading to Southern California this weekend

LA Times

A rainbow appears over Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach amid light rain as Ashley Contreras of Long Beach takes in the scene at the Alamitos Bay Inlet jetty in Long Beach on March 15. Southern Californians can expect to see another bout of rain and cooler temperatures this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The storm isn’t expected to …

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California is poised for a wildflower 'superbloom' - here's how travellers can catch it

9 months, 1 week ago

California is poised for a wildflower 'superbloom' - here's how travellers can catch it

BBC

California is poised for a wildflower 'superbloom' - here's how travellers can catch it Getty Images Experts share how to best view the bloom – without causing another 'poppy apocalypse'. "I'm swimming in an abundance of wildflowers here," says Danny McCamish, senior environmental scientist at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in eastern San Diego County, California. Last year's California "superbloom" was …

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This hotline has been helping people find the best wildflowers in SoCal for decades

9 months, 2 weeks ago

This hotline has been helping people find the best wildflowers in SoCal for decades

NPR

This hotline has been helping people find the best wildflowers in SoCal for decades Want to see the most vibrant wildflowers in SoCal? NPR's Liz Baker reports it's a favorite among photographers, social media influencers and nature lovers alike. LIZ BAKER, BYLINE: Simone Smith runs a plant store near Carrizo Plains National Monument, a hot spot for wildflowers only a …

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Will 2024 give us a superbloom — and where to see wildflowers now

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Will 2024 give us a superbloom — and where to see wildflowers now

LA Times

Come spring in California, after even a little bit of rain, people start asking the big questions: When does the Wild Flower Hotline start up and will this year be a superbloom? The Carrizo Plain is a particularly good place to view wildflowers, Meyer said, because it doesn’t have the invasive black mustard plants and non-native grasses that can overrun …

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BOM says chance of third Queensland cyclone increasing as Kirrily continues to dump rain in north west of state

10 months, 3 weeks ago

BOM says chance of third Queensland cyclone increasing as Kirrily continues to dump rain in north west of state

ABC

In short: Ex-cyclone Kirrily could bring flash flooding to north-west Queensland, with the likelihood of a third cyclone forming. Mr Clark says it's currently "a long way out to sea", near New Caledonia, and "poses no imminent threat to the Queensland coastline". "It's simply too early to say what impacts that may, if any, have on the Queensland coast," Mr …

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Here's what's been pulling the strings on Australia's weather recently — and it's not just El Niño

11 months ago

Here's what's been pulling the strings on Australia's weather recently — and it's not just El Niño

ABC

From a parched, hot September and October — on the brink of extreme drought — to flooding rains in summer, the past few months have thrown up a range of weather extremes across the country. One of the likely reasons for this enhanced summer rainfall — particularly over the south-eastern states — is a driver known as the Southern Annular …

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Record-breaking rainfall in Far West NSW creates optimal conditions for stargazing

11 months, 1 week ago

Record-breaking rainfall in Far West NSW creates optimal conditions for stargazing

ABC

Record-breaking rainfall across Far West New South Wales hasn't just brought much-needed water to the outback this month — it's also created optimal conditions for stargazing. Key points: About 85 millimetres of rain fell in Broken Hill last Sunday Rain helps clear particulate matter from the atmosphere, making night skies clearer A meteorologist says clearer, post-rain conditions usually only last …

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El Niño doesn't automatically mean it won't rain. Here's why it's been so wet and stormy for Australia's eastern states

11 months, 2 weeks ago

El Niño doesn't automatically mean it won't rain. Here's why it's been so wet and stormy for Australia's eastern states

ABC

Australian weather has always been prone to extremes, which is why the sunburnt country is known for its drought and flooding rains. "So when we know it's going to be an El Niño it changes that probability so the segment for dry conditions on that chocolate wheel is much larger, and the wet is smaller." "When we talk about dry …

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Flood-ravaged communities in Far North Queensland remain stranded or without power, water

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Flood-ravaged communities in Far North Queensland remain stranded or without power, water

ABC

Flood-ravaged communities in Far North Queensland remain stranded or without power and water nearly three weeks after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper crossed the coast. Key points: Parts of Far North Queensland have been isolated or without basic amenities for weeks Crews are working to clear a dozen landslips cutting road access to Cape Tribulation A local mayor is calling for clean-up …

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Wild weather moves into Victoria after wreaking havoc in NSW, Queensland towns in blackout after storm damage

1 year ago

Wild weather moves into Victoria after wreaking havoc in NSW, Queensland towns in blackout after storm damage

ABC

After dumping hundreds of millimetres of rain across New South Wales and Queensland, severe storms have moved south, where they are forecast to bring up to 200mm to parts of Victoria. Key points: The Bureau of Meteorology is expecting heavy rainfall across parts of Victoria in the coming days The weather system on Wednesday inundated houses in south-east NSW with …

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Drought-breaking rain arrives for farmers with falls in excess of 100mm across NSW

1 year, 1 month ago

Drought-breaking rain arrives for farmers with falls in excess of 100mm across NSW

ABC

Thunderstorms this week have brought welcome relief for farmers in some of the most drought-affected parts of New South Wales. Key points: Farmers across New South Wales are celebrating after falls in excess of 100mm were recorded More than 70 per cent of the state is now drought-affected, but the rain is expected to help producers survive the summer Another …

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Widespread heavy rain eases drought conditions in Qld, NSW as BOM forecasts more

1 year, 1 month ago

Widespread heavy rain eases drought conditions in Qld, NSW as BOM forecasts more

ABC

Widespread heavy rain has been falling across some of Australia's most parched regions, "taking the sting" out of intense drought conditions and a degree of the bushfire threat. It means large pockets of Queensland and New South Wales will have received more than 100mm of rain by the end of the week and "some isolated spots well above that", according …

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Heavy rain along NSW North Coast dampens bushfire threat and brings drought relief

1 year, 1 month ago

Heavy rain along NSW North Coast dampens bushfire threat and brings drought relief

ABC

Heavy rain has soaked the fire grounds of northern NSW overnight, bringing drought relief and greatly reducing the bushfire threat over the coming weeks. Key points: Some 120 bushfires across NSW have reduced to 108 after the rain Scone was 22 degrees Celsius below the town's maximum on Wednesday This weather is an indication the fire season won't reach the …

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Photographer shares expert tips on capturing the best of WA's wildflower season

1 year, 3 months ago

Photographer shares expert tips on capturing the best of WA's wildflower season

ABC

Western Australia is home to some of the world's rarest and most beautiful orchids. Albany photographer Heather Brown says the key to the perfect wildflower snap is to take time to spot a variety of flowers. Ms Brown says changing angles and perspectives, like getting low to shoot upwards, is a great way to get a unique shot and "reveal …

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Tourists disappointed by average Midwest wildflower season likely due to warmer conditions, lack of rain

1 year, 3 months ago

Tourists disappointed by average Midwest wildflower season likely due to warmer conditions, lack of rain

ABC

Tourists have started to arrive in Western Australia's Midwest for the region's annual wildflower season, but locals warn they may leave disappointed. Key points: Wildflowers are in short supply in the Midwest this year Locals warn tourists may be misled by promotional photos using images of past years' seasons Warm weather and a lack of rain is being blamed for …

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Seagrass meadows begin extensive rehabilitation after 2011's destructive Cyclone Yasi

1 year, 4 months ago

Seagrass meadows begin extensive rehabilitation after 2011's destructive Cyclone Yasi

ABC

Seagrass is finally being returned to the seabed within a stone's throw of a major city in a tropical first after a cyclone ripped it away more than a decade ago. Key points: Whole seagrass meadows have never been successfully returned in the tropics The seagrass must be harvested and replanted in August and September only Traditional owners hope the …

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How to create a sea of wildflowers in your own backyard

1 year, 8 months ago

How to create a sea of wildflowers in your own backyard

ABC

Growing your own wildflowers is becoming increasingly popular. Josh Byrne, presenter with Gardening Australia, has some great tips to share on how to create an eye-popping carpet of colour at your place, by sowing a sea of annual Australian wildflowers. You don't have to go bush to see them When it comes to native colour, people often think on Kangaroo …

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Wet winter gives way to colorful 'Superbloom' in US West

1 year, 8 months ago

Wet winter gives way to colorful 'Superbloom' in US West

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From the mist-shrouded San Francisco Bay area to the …

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California’s superblooms are so dramatic you can see them from space: Here are satellite photos

1 year, 8 months ago

California’s superblooms are so dramatic you can see them from space: Here are satellite photos

LA Times

Overview of wildflower blooms in Palmdale on April 10, 2023. Flowers were visible from space at Carrizo Plain National Monument in San Luis Obispo County on April 4. Wildflowers on hillsides at Carrizo Plain National Monument in San Luis Obispo County on April 4, 2023. On April 9, Shell Creek Road in San Luis Obispo County was enveloped in bright …

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Outback Queensland tourism has boomed, but cost-of-living pressures will bite this season

1 year, 8 months ago

Outback Queensland tourism has boomed, but cost-of-living pressures will bite this season

ABC

Described as Australia's "mini Grand Canyon", Porcupine Gorge in north-west Queensland is a must-see for travellers on an outback pilgrimage. "It's more than just the young families, more than just the grey nomads – just people from all classes really getting out and having a look around," Mr Faulks said. "We don't anticipate that it will be as huge in …

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Severe storms, large hail possible in Queensland's south-east after early morning deluge

1 year, 8 months ago

Severe storms, large hail possible in Queensland's south-east after early morning deluge

ABC

Up to 45 millimetres fell within an hour in Queensland's Darling Downs this morning with large hail and damaging winds possibly arriving in the state's south-east this afternoon. Severe storms are possible again this afternoon in the Darling Downs, Granite Belt, South Burnett and south-west including Brisbane and the Gold Coast later this evening. "Even though these cells are moving …

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Many Australian farmers are about to get a lucky break after years of drought and floods

1 year, 9 months ago

Many Australian farmers are about to get a lucky break after years of drought and floods

ABC

It has been a tumultuous five years from drought to plagues to floods, but farmers across southern Australia are about to catch a lucky break — the autumn break to be precise. Key points: The region around Orange and Cowra received about 50mm of rain on Wednesday afternoon During the next four days, the eastern half of NSW will see …

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Budgie boom in outback Central Australia as rain creates perfect breeding conditions

1 year, 10 months ago

Budgie boom in outback Central Australia as rain creates perfect breeding conditions

ABC

Budgerigar numbers are set to explode for the third consecutive year in outback Central Australia, prompting a birdwatcher to call for a targeted tourism campaign to attract twitchers. "I think the budgie is probably one of the greatest assets we've got and it would be an instant way to connect with so many people." "We're about to have one of …

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Opinion: Your ‘superbloom’ selfie isn’t worth destroying California’s ecosystems

1 year, 10 months ago

Opinion: Your ‘superbloom’ selfie isn’t worth destroying California’s ecosystems

LA Times

As a botanist, I feel joy and gratitude for the recent winter rains, on behalf of Southern California’s ecosystems; it is a time of renewal and recovery. However, the rains also bring a sense of dread about a potential “superbloom.” I do not dread the recovery of wildflower fields from severe drought, but I do worry about the endless masses …

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Want glorious spring wildflowers? Here’s what you should scatter right now

1 year, 11 months ago

Want glorious spring wildflowers? Here’s what you should scatter right now

LA Times

Love it or hate it, SoCal’s ongoing deluge likely will fuel one silver lining come spring: a massive wildflower bloom in our hills and deserts. Another bonus: Wildflowers are self-seeding, so once you get a good bloom and let them go to seed, they’ll pretty much take care of themselves after that, said Becker, who often mixes seeds for edible …

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Major floods and wild weather isolate towns across northern Australia as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie maintains strength

1 year, 11 months ago

Major floods and wild weather isolate towns across northern Australia as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie maintains strength

ABC

Roads have turned into rivers, cows are struggling to survive in fast flowing waters and boats have become the only form of transport in parts of the central Kimberley as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie continues to batter Northern Australia. Key points: A flood warning has been issued for the Fitzroy River and West Kimberley District in WA Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie is …

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In 2022, Australia smashed rain records while floods caused record insurance payouts

1 year, 11 months ago

In 2022, Australia smashed rain records while floods caused record insurance payouts

ABC

Records fell up and down Australia’s east coast as rains, floods and insurance payouts all hit new peaks. "I've met people who have experienced six, seven floods this year, just this calendar year," emergency services minister Murray Watt says. "What we normally do is we measure these events as they happen and isolate them one by one, but the reality …

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Larger fires, heavier rains forecast in Australia as world warms

2 years, 1 month ago

Larger fires, heavier rains forecast in Australia as world warms

Al Jazeera

Rising temperatures are causing longer fire seasons and heavier rainfall events in Australia, a new report says. Greenhouse gases have caused Australia’s climate to warm up by about 1.47 degrees Celsius over the past century, according to a new government report, resulting in larger and more frequent fires, heavier rainfall and flash floods, as well as an increase in mass …

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Cooler change forecast for Queensland after record-breaking far north heat

2 years, 1 month ago

Cooler change forecast for Queensland after record-breaking far north heat

ABC

Cooler conditions are forecast to arrive across northern Queensland from tomorrow after a string of unseasonably warm days and nights that has led to several weather records broken across the far north. Key points: Several towns in far north Queensland experienced their warmest October nights on record last month The weather bureau is forecasting cooler conditions to develop across the …

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