Get the appPerth will see a burst of sunshine and temperatures climbing to 28C after a wet start to the week. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts the sun returning on Tuesday, with 27C expected, and 28C on Wednesday under mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will ease to 26C on Thursday. Showers are likely to return on Friday, with the top temperature reaching 25C. Rain is also expected on Saturday and Sunday, with highs of 23C.
Perth is set for five days of sunshine as rain clears early on Monday. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts three days of 27C from Tuesday to Thursday, with cold mornings continuing. Tuesday is expected to bring the highest UV rating of 9, so sun protection is advised. Conditions are forecast to turn cooler by the weekend, with showers returning on Saturday and Sunday.
Perth is experiencing cooler than usual temperatures for October, with cold mornings continuing this weekend. Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Angeline Prasad said weak cold fronts from the South West coast and cooler winds from the Southern Ocean are behind the chill. On Saturday, the city dropped to 6.4C at 5.30am and reached a maximum of 18C. Sunday's minimum is expected to be around 7C. Warmer weather is forecast from Tuesday, with temperatures of 27 to 29C expected midweek and up to 30C possible in the Perth Hills and inland suburbs.
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Get the appReal estate figure John McGrath says the big city property markets are close to the bottom after a sharp fall in values. In his McGrath Report 2027, he names 40 suburbs he expects to grow over the year ahead across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania. Picks include Campsie, Narooma, Sunshine, Mildura, Beenleigh, Maryborough, Chigwell and Mayfield. McGrath says most big metropolitan markets are down 10 to 15 per cent over the past six months, with some down 20 per cent.
Parts of southeast Queensland were hit by far more rain than the Bureau of Meteorology had forecast. Rainfall in parts of Brisbane reached about 270mm within a few hours before noon on Thursday, after an earlier forecast of 15 to 50mm. Flash flooding closed Morayfield Shopping Centre and nine schools, and left thousands of homes without power. Emergency crews rescued several people from swift water, and the State Emergency Service has responded to almost 420 calls for help since Thursday. Severe thunderstorms are forecast to continue across the state through the weekend.
Queensland is facing a week of unsettled weather, with showers expected across most of the state, the Bureau of Meteorology says. Senior meteorologist Steve Hadley said a high-pressure area over the Tasman Sea would drive moisture into the state. Severe thunderstorms could hit Winton, Longreach and Windorah on Monday, with possible damaging wind gusts. Rainfall records were broken at three central-west stations at the weekend, and some central Queensland areas barely reached 20 degrees Celsius. Dry conditions are expected to return in late October.
Perth can expect a mix of rain and sunshine this week as spring settles in. Sunday will bring a drizzly 4mm of rain in the morning, with a high of 21C after an overnight low of 14C. Showers will ease on Sunday, and Monday will be partly cloudy with no rain and a top of 22C. Tuesday brings a high chance of sunshine and light winds, with a maximum of 23C. Light drizzle returns on Wednesday and Thursday, before cloud clears on Friday and Saturday turns mostly sunny, reaching 22C.
Realestate.com.au data projects that hundreds of suburbs across Australia will grow strongly over the next five and 10 years, despite the current housing downturn. The projections show some Queensland suburbs could double in value by 2036, while Sydney homes priced under $1 million are becoming rarer. Adelaide's northern suburbs could rise by up to 250 per cent, and 69 Melbourne suburbs could see six-figure gains by 2031. Economist Angus Moore said the figures reflect historical trends rather than predictions of actual prices.
House prices in seven Queensland suburbs could more than double by 2036, according to new realestate.com.au data. Woodridge is forecast to rise from $781,000 to $1.64 million, a gain of more than $858,000. Kingston is also tipped to climb sharply. West End's median unit value could reach $1.84 million, while economists warn that such growth would come at a high cost to housing affordability. The projections assume historical trends continue and are not guaranteed forecasts.
Storms that have hit central Queensland this week are expected to continue through the weekend and reach parts of the Gulf. The Bureau of Meteorology says more widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely across the central and southern interior. Isolated coastal showers are forecast for parts of Brisbane and the Gold Coast, with a high-pressure system possibly keeping them going into next week. Cloud and showers are expected to keep temperatures lower across much of the state over the next few days.
A University of Chicago research group projects 451,000 extra deaths from heat linked to the current Super El Niño, compared with a normal year. The forecast covers the first nine months of the event, from June to February. Nigeria is projected to face the largest toll in the Sahel, with 31,400 additional heat deaths. Indonesia, India and Brazil also rank among the most affected countries. The researchers describe the temperatures as a preview of conditions expected about 20 years from now.
Perth is due for a hot, mostly sunny day on Wednesday, with a forecast high of 32C and a late chance of showers. The Bureau of Meteorology says the UV index will reach 9, so sun protection is advised until about 4pm. Thursday will be wet and much cooler, with a 22C maximum, a very high chance of showers and a possible early morning thunderstorm. Cool weather is expected to continue on Friday, with a 23C high, while the chance of rain eases. Sunday will bring showers in the morning before conditions improve.
Perth is forecast to reach 32C on Wednesday, after warming from 24C on Monday and 28C on Tuesday. The heat will be short-lived. The Bureau of Meteorology expects a maximum of 23C on Thursday, when showers are likely and a morning thunderstorm is possible. Temperatures will stay mild into the weekend, with 24C forecast on Saturday and 23C on Sunday. Showers remain possible on both days.