From storms and floods to heatwaves, wild weather can be have a devastating impact wherever in the nation i...
Traffic lights across Melbourne were impacted by the storm activity, including at this intersection in Glen Waverley.
Two bushfires threatened communities near the Grampians National Park, with some residents told it is "too late to leave".Jumping off the pier to cool off was popular in South Melbourne, as Victoria experienced its hottest day of summer.Parts of South Australia and New South Wales also recorded some of their highest temperatures in up to three years, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
It was a little cooler in New South Wales, with the temperature in Broken Hill reaching 33 degrees, while Sydney reached 30 degrees.Transport and Main Roads Queensland posted photos of flooded roads after heavy rain in near Beachmere in the City of Moreton Bay.Caboolture-Beachmere Road was closed between Newman Road and Goong Creek Road, with traffic control on site to help drivers.People are regularly warned not to drive along flooded roads.
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