Only one in four Aussies know what they would do if a fire was threatening their home, according to new research. Find out more.
The motorist was called out by concerned witnesses. Find out more.
Both weather and health officials have warned Aussies to check on the vulnerable in the coming days as temperatures soar.
El Niño the dry, hot cousin of weather system La Niña has arrived and is expected to hang around for some time. So how bad is it going to be?
Authorities are investigating a reported death and it remains to be seen how tens of thousands of people will escape the sludge as more intense weather approaches.
ABC Breakfast's weatherman issued a bleak warning to Australians in the wake of the announcement.
The woman has admitted she's completely bewildered by Australia's seasons, much to the internet's amusement.
Climate experts have sounded the alarm, with a grim warning issued to almost everyone in the country.
It was meant to be the ultimate trip of a lifetime.
Snakes are out and about in big numbers this year, way ahead of schedule. Find out what they are up to.
Spectacular images show the event forming over a lake surrounded by wildfires.
Four regions of Australia in particular are in the firing line as adverse conditions continue to build.
The ABC7 team were covering Tropical Storm Hilary wreaking havoc on California when the studio was suddenly shaken. Watch the video.
Residents of Yellowknife in Canada's Northwest Territories have until noon on Friday to leave.
At least six people are dead, and a palm-tree-lined tourist strip has been destroyed as the devastating scene continues to unfold.
Authorities had repeatedly warned people to stay away, yet they were ignored.
The incredible yet dangerous phenomenon happens less than 10 times each year.
Aussie travellers heading to the northern hemisphere are being warned to 'stay safe' as extreme events hit many popular destinations.
The deadly heatwave has already claimed one life, and temperature records are expected to tumble. Find out more.
Alan Kohler gave viewers a little something different last night during his finance segment on the nightly news.
Experts have weighed in on the spectacular sight and revealed exactly what it is. Find out more.
An intense weather system over the country's southern states caused one state to 'disappear'.
Bars and restaurants were once full, now but a change in weather has resulted in people staying away.
Find out why scientists are concerned by the discovery.
Aussies have been warned to stay away from the wild mushrooms growing in several states at a rapid rate.