A severe thunderstorm band with 100km/h wind gusts and torrential rain swept across the Riverina on Sunday. The storm front stretched about 1,000 kilometres, from Lightning Ridge to Victoria's southeast coast. It brought fallen trees, flash downpours and power outages. In Wagga, temperatures fell 8.3 degrees in 30 minutes. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that further thunderstorms and heavy rain remain possible on Sunday afternoon. Residents are urged to avoid fallen trees, damaged powerlines and flooded roads.
Severe thunderstorms are moving across eastern Australia, bringing warnings of damaging winds and heavy rain. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, with flash flooding possible. Wind gusts of up to 113km/h were recorded at Cabramurra in the Snowy Mountains. Queensland is forecast to be hardest hit, after 100mm to 200mm of rain fell in parts of the Wide Bay-Burnett region. Flood warnings are current in several parts of Queensland, including a major warning for the Mary River at Tiaro.
Hay Magpies have appointed James McLean as first grade coach for 2027 and signed UK recruit Jack Green, Cheyne Whitelaw and Taii Tovuto. Darlington Point-Coleambally named Chaise Sergi and Thomas Fattore as first grade coaches, while Griffith Black & Whites appointed father and son William and Kodie Charles. Yenda signed Jordon Burley from Temora. Leeton, Yanco Wamoon Hawks and Waratah Tigers have scheduled annual general meetings in the coming weeks, with the Leeton meeting held tonight.
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Sydney community bands can apply for a share of $100,000 in funding under a new NSW government program. The grants, which opened on 6 October, cover costs like instruments, workshops, and travel. The expanded program now includes metropolitan, Western Sydney, and regional bands, aiming to support young and disadvantaged musicians. Applications are assessed on a first-come basis and will close on 5 February 2027 or when funds are exhausted.
