The Bureau regularly issues up-to-date statements and information about the past, current and forecast state of the climate.
The United Nations World Meteorological Organization also issues a regular El Niño and La Niña Update.
Learn more about the science
The Bureau's website and other meteorological organisations provide extensive information about climate drivers and influences.Photograph acknowledgements
Cover photograph: Steve Davis (Scaled image above contents list in website)
Tropical cyclone activity: NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response Team
A timeline of events photographs: North Central Catchment Management Authority; John Ferrier; Bureau of Meteorology; Northern Territory Police and Fire Emergency Services