Cyclone Zelia Strengthens Off Australia’s Major Iron Ore Hub February 12, 2025 By Ben Sharples and Katharine Gemmell Tropical Cyclone Zelia has strengthened off Western Australia and is expected to cross the coast on Friday near the nation’s...
Unseasonal Winter Heat Across Australia Raises Wildfire Risks August 22, 2024 By Ben Sharples Australia is facing elevated wildfire risks months ahead of the summer fire season, as an unusually warm winter scorches parts...
Tropical Storm Alberto Strengthens as System Approaches Mexico June 20, 2024 By Ben Sharples Tropical Storm Alberto is strengthening as the system neared the Gulf coast of Mexico, and is expected to dump heavy...
Australian Iron Ore Port Starts Clearing Ships Ahead of Cyclone February 22, 2024 By Ben Sharples A major port on Australia’s west coast used by Rio Tinto Group to export iron ore has started clearing ships...
Western Australia’s Iron Ore Export Hub Reopens as Cyclone Moves Inland April 14, 2023 By Jason Scott and Ben Sharples The key iron ore export hub of Port Hedland reopened after the biggest cyclone to hit Western Australia in at...
Western Australia Could Be Hit by Biggest Cyclone in Almost a Decade April 11, 2023 By Ben Sharples Western Australia could be hit by the largest cyclone in almost a decade this week, with the weather system predicted...
Australian Tropical Cyclones Weaken After Destructive Winds Hit Coast February 20, 2015 By Ben Sharples Two severe tropical cyclones that lashed Australia’s north and east coasts with destructive winds have been downgraded after hitting the...