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Letter from Bureau of Meteorology CEO and Director of Meteorology Dr Andrew Johnson to the Minister for the Environment and Energy
01 August 2017
Audio news release
21 July 2017
Audio news release with the manager weather services for New South Wales, Jane Golding on a new service to improve safety for rock fishers, boaters and swimmers. Current from 10:00 21 July 2017.
New lightning detection service
05 July 2017
A loop from the new lightning detection service from 22 July 2017 showing lightning off the coast of Western Australia. Click on High res to view loop, click on Low res for static image.
Audio News Release
09 June 2017
Audio news release with Rebecca Kamitakahara, Senior Forecaster on the wet weather in NSW. Current from 12:40 9 June 2017.
National Press Conference - First day of Winter with Scott Williams and Andrew Watkins
31 May 2017
Audio from press conference held on 31/05/2017 at 11:00AM. Speakers were foreacster Scott Williams and Climatologist Andrew Watkins. Click 'High res' to access audio file and click 'Low res' for image.
Audio News Release - National Rain with Scott Williams
17 May 2017
Interview on national rain with Scott Williams, Senior Forecaster at the Bureau. Click 'High res' to access audio file and click 'Low res' for image.
Swan Valley AWS
11 May 2017
Image of the new automatic weather station at Swan Valley. Operational from 11 May 2017.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie media conference Thursday 6 April 2017
06 April 2017
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Bureau of Meteorology Regional Director Bruce Gunn and Queensland emergency services representatives conduct a second media conference about preparations for Cyclone Debbie. The video file is available for download at Queensland Fire and Emergency Services' Newsroom. Previous press conferences are also available at this link.
Major flood peak for the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton expected today
06 April 2017
Interview with the Media and Communication Manager (Qld) Danita Matusch and Queensland Regional Hydrology Manager, Victoria Dodds on the major flood peak for the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton expected today.
Foggy conditions in Perth
06 April 2017
Interview with the Bureau's Media and Communication Manager (WA) Neil Bennet and forecaster, Adam Moore, on the foggy conditions in Perth.
Cyclone Facebook graphic
03 April 2017
Understanding tropical cyclone categories
Cyclone Facebook graphic
03 April 2017
Understanding cyclone storm surge
Cyclone Facebook graphic
03 April 2017
Understanding tropical cyclone advice
Interview with Richard Wardle, Queensland Weather Services Manager, on Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie
29 March 2017
Interview with Dr Richard Wardle, Queensland Weather Services Manager, on the weather associated with ex-tropical cyclone Debbie.
Developing flood situation in Queensland
29 March 2017
Click on high res to download audio: Victoria Dodds, Queensland Hydrology manager gives a general snapshop of what is going on in Queensladn in the wake of ex Tropical Cyclone Debbie
Tropical low in Western Australia - 23 March 2017
23 March 2017
Audio of interview with Brad Santos, Severe Weather Manager, Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia about Tropical Low in Western Australia
Urban National Performance Report 2015-2016 (3)
16 March 2017
National performance report infographic 3 - Comparison of urban water use and cost in major cities and towns
Urban National Performance Report 2015-2016 (2)
16 March 2017
National performance report infographic 2 - Did you know?
Urban National Performance Report 2015-2016 (1)
16 March 2017
National performance report infographic 1 - How much does it cost utilities to supply water to cities and towns?
Press conference: South Australian heat
01 March 2017
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Press conference with South Australian Emergency Services Minister, Peter Malinauskas, Country Fire Service Chief, Greg Nettleton and Bureau Senior Forecaster, Tina Donaldson.
Interview with Matt Collopy
02 February 2017
Click on high res to download audio: ABC Adelaide Webcast 02/02/2017: Interview with Matt Collopy, Supervising Meteorologist, Bureau of Meteorology, about sunsets
2016 annual climate facts: Rainfall
05 January 2017
Rainfall deciles from 1 January to 31 December 2016
Infographic: 2016 annual climate facts and events
05 January 2017
Infographic showing the main weather events of 2016 as well as a summation of the facts presented in the Bureau of Meteorology's Annual Climate Statement 2016.
2016 annual climate facts: Temperature
05 January 2017
Mean temperature deciles, 1 January to 31 January 2016
Press Conference: ex-Tropical Cyclone Yvette, record rainfall in Broome, flooding in the Kimberley
23 December 2016
Click on high res to download audio. Bureau of Meteorology WA Regional Director Mike Bergin and Graham Swift from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services brief media on ex-Tropical Cyclone Yvette, record rainfall in Broome and flooding in the Kimberley on 23 December 2016.
Press Conference: Christmas heat across Victoria & severe weather across Australia this holiday season
22 December 2016
Click on High res to download audio. Victorian Senior Meteorologist, Steven McGibbony joins Craig Burke from the Bureau's National Operations Centre to provide an update about conditions across Victoria and Australia over the Holiday season. Current from 1 PM (AEDT).
Western Australian Press Conference Audio - 20 December 2016
20 December 2016
Click on High res to download audio. Press Conference on the Developing Tropical Lows in Northern WA. Speakers include WA Regional Director Mr Mike Bergin, and DFES Assistant Commissioner Country, Mr Graham Swift. Information is current at 10:30am AWST. For the latest information visit www.bom.gov.au/cyclone
Potential thunderstorms across parts of Victoria Sunday and Monday
02 December 2016
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Thunderstorms may develop across some parts of Victoria on Sunday particularly in western areas, with the passage of a cool change after a hot, humid day. December is traditionally the most active month for thunderstorms in Victoria.
The Bureau, along with The Department of Health and Human Services and Ambulance Victoria, provided an update to media at 1pm today (2 December, 2016).
Joint press conference with Cancer Council SA
26 October 2016
Click on High res to download audio. The Bureau of Meteorology and Cancer Council SA warn the public about current high UV levels. Spokerspeople:Joanne Rayner, Cancer Council SA Manager of Cancer Prevention and Paul Lainio, Acting Supervising Meteorologist, Bureau of Meteorology
South Australian Press Conference Audio - 5 October 2016
05 October 2016
Click on High res to download audio. Press Conference with SA Emergency Minister Peter Malinauskas, John Nairn SA regioanal Director and Dermot Barry SES Deputy Chief officer Information is current at 10:00am ACST. For the latest weather and warnings information visit bom.gov.au/warnings
South Australian Press Conference Audio - 26 September 2016
27 September 2016
Click on High res to download audio. South Australian Regional Director, John Nairn and SA SES Chief Officer Chris Beattie provide an update on the upcoming current severe weather. Information is current at 2.30pm ACST. For the latest weather and warnings information visit bom.gov.au/warnings
South Australian Press Conference Audio - 27 September 2016
27 September 2016
Click on High res to download audio. South Australian Regional Director, John Nairn and SA SES Chief Officer Chris Beattie provide an update on the upcoming current severe weather. Information is current at 2.30pm ACST. For the latest weather and warnings information visit bom.gov.au/warnings
Audio: National weather update 20 September 2016
20 September 2016
Click on High res to download audio. Severe Weather Meteorologist, Claire Yeo provides an update on Australia's unusually wet conditions. Information is current at 1 pm AEST 20 September 2016. For the latest weather and warnings information visit bom.gov.au/warnings
Audio: Victorian press conference
14 September 2016
Click on High res to download audio. Meteorologist Steven McGibbony provides information on flooding and severe weather in Victoria. Information is current at 1 pm AEST 14 September 2016. For the latest weather and warnings information visit bom.gov.au/warnings
National Performance Report 2014-15: urban water utilities
17 March 2016
Infographic showing the key elements of the National Performance Report 2014-15: urban water utilities.
