Month: May 2026

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDW30000

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia

Fire Weather Warning
for the South Interior fire weather district

Issued at 1:57 pm WST on Sunday 31 May 2026.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises you to:

• Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
• Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.emergency.wa.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au.
• Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

For Monday 1 June:

Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire weather district:
South Interior

Weather Situation

Dry and very windy west to southwesterlies developing in the afternoon.

For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.dfes.wa.gov.au.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am WST Monday.

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDS21037
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Murraylands, North West Pastoral, North East Pastoral and Riverland districts.

Issued at 10:16 am Sunday, 31 May 2026.

Damaging winds to affect South Australia from Monday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front will sweep across the state during Monday bringing isolated damaging wind gusts to much of the state. A deep low pressure system will follow later on Monday bringing a broader damaging wind risk over western parts of the state, extending eastwards to the Adelaide region, central, and southeastern parts during Monday evening as the low passes to the south of Adelaide overnight.

DAMAGING WINDS GUSTS to 90 km/h are possible across western and central parts of the state from late Monday morning, affecting Adelaide and the Mt Lofty Ranges from the early afternoon.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts to 100 km/h become likely about the West Coast, Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula during Monday afternoon, extending to the remainder of the warning area, including Adelaide and the southeast, during Monday evening.

DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease over coastal and low lying areas, including Adelaide, during Tuesday morning, and then gradually ease over the Flinders Ranges and Mt Lofty Ranges during Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Strathalbyn, Maitland, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Ceduna and Port Augusta.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;
* Secure or put away loose items around your property.
* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm ACST Sunday.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDV21037
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and South West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:30 am Sunday, 31 May 2026.

Damaging winds to develop about central and eastern areas from Monday afternoon.

Weather Situation: A complex low pressure system will approach Victoria on Monday, with vigorous northwesterly winds expected ahead of a cold front which will cross the state on Monday night.

For CENTRAL VICTORIA: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are likely to develop from Monday afternoon over the Macedon and Otway ranges and their southern slopes. Into the evening DAMAGING WIND GUSTS are also possible over lower lying areas including the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Winds are then forecast to ease before dawn on Tuesday morning.

For the NORTHEASTERN RANGES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely over elevated areas above 1200 metres from late Monday evening. Winds are then forecast to ease by late Tuesday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh, Falls Creek, Yarra Glen, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, Omeo and Apollo Bay.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware – heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it’s windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines – always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Sunday.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDV29000

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers
for the South West and Central forecast districts

Issued at 10:24 am EST on Sunday 31 May 2026.

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong northerly winds are expected during Monday. Areas likely to be affected include the South West forecast district and parts of the Central forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Sunday.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police are calling for information in relation to a hit and run near Mount Bundey this morning.

Shortly before 5am, a 30-year-old male exited the vehicle he was travelling in as a passenger and allegedly ran towards a moving vehicle.

The moving vehicle, described as a black RAM, struck the pedestrian and allegedly did not stop at the scene.

The victim is conscious and sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his right arm, left leg and head.

Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the crash. Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force holds concern for the welfare of 29-year-old French national Dylan who is believed to be missing near the Casuarina coastal reserve.

Around 4:30pm this afternoon a member of the public approached and advised a patrolling police officer that they had located a number of personal items on the sand near the water’s edge.

Dylan’s residential address has been searched but he was not located.

Police and his family hold concerns for his welfare and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P26154831.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force holds concern for the welfare of 29-year-old French national Dylan who is believed to be missing near the Casuarina coastal reserve.

Around 4:30pm this afternoon a member of the public approached and advised a patrolling police officer that they had located a number of personal items on the sand near the water’s edge.

Dylan’s residential address has been searched but he was not located.

Police and his family hold concerns for his welfare and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference P26154831.

Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology

IDV26700

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Please be aware
Waves may rise rapidly during squalls.

Squall Warning
For Port Phillip and Western Port

Issued at 8:10 pm EST on Saturday 30 May 2026.

A line of showers approaching Port Phillip and Western Port are expected to produce squalls up to 30 knots over the next 2 hours.

The next alert will be issued by 10:15 pm EST on Saturday 30 May 2026

This is a warning that potentially hazardous marine weather is imminent. Mariners are advised to take necessary safety precautions and check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these areas.

Source: Government of Victoria 3

What is the issue?

A major outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus has been detected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola disease outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 17 May 2026.

The risk of Ebola disease importation to Australia is low. Returned travellers from affected areas with fever are more likely to have other diagnoses, particularly malaria.

As of 27 May 2026, the DRC has reported 1077 suspected cases, 246 suspected deaths, 121 confirmed cases and 17 confirmed deaths. Uganda has reported 7 confirmed cases with 1 confirmed death. In the DRC, cases have been confirmed across Ituri, Nord-Kivu and Sud-Kivi provinces. For current information on the outbreak, visit the WHO webpage: Ebola outbreak – DRC 2026.

There are no specific vaccines or treatments available for Bundibugyo virus. Treatment is supportive.

Who is at risk?

As of 29 May 2026, the Current Outbreak Areas are the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

Neighbouring countries sharing land borders with the Democratic Republic of the Congo are also considered at high risk for further spread. People who live in or travel to Ebola disease affected areas are at risk.

Ebola virus can spread from person-to-person through:

• contact with the blood, bodily fluids (such as stools, vomit, urine, saliva, sweat, breast milk or semen) or organs of a person with Ebola disease (living or deceased)
• contact with objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with infectious bodily fluids.

Hospital workers, laboratory workers, family members and carers of someone with Ebola disease are at greatest risk of infection.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Ebola disease can develop 2 to 21 days after exposure. In the early stages of disease, symptoms may include:

• fever
• muscle and joint pain
• headache
• sore throat
• weakness.

These may be followed by:

• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• rash
• kidney and liver functions can also be reduced.

Some cases develop internal and external bleeding, and may progress to multi-organ failure and death.

Recommendations for Health Professionals

• As of 29 May 2026, the Current Outbreak Areas are the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
• Consider Ebola Disease in:
  • patients with fever (>38C) AND
  • history of travel to an endemic area or an outbreak area OR contact with someone with Ebola disease or their blood, other bodily fluids or organs within 21 days of illness onset.
• Consider alternative diagnoses. Patients returning from affected areas with fever are more likely to have other diagnoses, particularly malaria.
• If Ebola Disease is suspected:
  • place the patient in a single negative pressure ventilation room with own bathroom (if available).
  • implement standard, contact and airborne precautions, including appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • seek urgent advice from an infectious disease specialist.
  • immediately notify the Local Public Health Unit by calling 1300 651 160.
  • defer pathology specimen collection until further advice from an infectious diseases specialist and/or Local Public Health Unit.
• If contacted by a patient and assessed as at risk of Ebola disease, seek urgent advice from an infectious diseases specialist and immediately notify the Local Public Health Unit by calling 1300 651 160.
• Testing for Ebola virus is conducted at the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory and must be approved by the Department of Health.
• For more guidance on Ebola disease management, including testing and infection prevention and control measures, refer to the Victorian Guidelines for Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers for Health Services.

Source: Tasmania Police

Remains located near Excalibur Road, Underwood

Saturday, 30 May 2026 – 4:14 pm.

Police can confirm a member of a search team has today located what are believed to be human remains in the EagleHawk Tier area in Underwood in Northern Tasmania.
Inspector Aleena Crack said the person had been searching the area as part of continuing public search group efforts to locate missing Scottsdale man, Peter Willoughby, who was last seen in Hollybank area on 5 October 2025.
“Forensic testing is yet to be completed, however at this stage we can confirm the remains appear to be an adult human male” she said.
“The volunteer contacted police immediately after the discovery, and officers from the Northern District, along with specialist forensic personnel, are attending the scene.”
Inspector Crack said Mr Willoughby’s family was notified this afternoon.
“We understand how distressing this development may be for his loved ones, and while everyone involved hopes it will help to provide answers, formal forensic analysis is required before we can determine whether the remains belong to Peter.”
Our thoughts are with the Mr Willoughby’s family and loved ones.  A report will be prepared for the coroner.