Flooding and coastal hazard warnings remain in place for entire NSW coastline as storm moves south Events
Sydney was hit by gusts of more than 100kph Events
Areas near the Victorian border could also be impacted today Events
Up to 250mm of rain and winds up to 125kmph (78mph) forecast to hit parts of New South Wales today Events
Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar have cancelled flights to and from Sydney Events
Millions of people are in the path of the storm which is expected to dump over 100 mm rain in just hours Events
Move to narrow classification of Pfas and weaken regulation is ‘politically and/or economically motivated’A group of 20 internationally renowned scientists have issued a strong warning against attempts to narrow the definition of “forever chemicals” in what they describe as a politically or economically motivated effort to weaken regulation of the potentially harmful chemicals.Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (Pfas) are a large group of synthetic chemicals used for their oil-, water- and stain-resistant properties in a range of consumer and industrial products from waterproof clothing and non-stick cookware to firefighting foams and electronics. Continue reading... Events
Parts of the UK could see lightning, hail and "strong, gusty winds" this weekend Events
