The rain gauge is one of the oldest weather instruments in history. Discover how its design and uses have transformed over the years.

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The sunrise on the last day of October was vibrant with colors of red, pink and orange. I remember the old saying, “Red sky in morning, sailor take warning.” That often is a precursor of a storm offsh ...

The weather bureau forecasts up to 15 millimetres of rain across much of Melbourne for Cup Day, bringing back memories of one of the wettest races on record.

Railways warn against approaching high-voltage wires after two electrocution incidents; strict safety guidelines urged for public awareness.

Gardeners across Australia are reporting curious visitors as suburban plots shift from thirsty lawns to tangled, native ...

Tired of murky bowls and slimy tanks? A rural fix from another century is quietly returning to sheds and kitchens. Across smallholdings and back gardens, ...

According to six local experts with extensive knowledge of the county’s public assemblage history — first-hand, in many cases ...

“It was really, really good, and when it ended, it ended,” Whetmore said. Mansi spoke of the sudden die-off with a similar ...

The North Creek Restoration project is underway in the territory, and while the work by the Kahnawake Environment Protection ...

It’s a perfect weather set-up for lake-effect rainfall. Let’s look at when the rain gets going, when it stops and how much will be in rain gauges when it’s all done. About 10 days ago I wrote about ...