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Over time we may explore other forms of social media. Right now, we're excited to be starting our social media conversation with you.

Our social media policy, terms and conditions sets out our plans for using Facebook and our posting policy.

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Help shape the next generation of weather, climate and water information

Survey speech bubbles graphic

21 May 2012

As Australia's most trusted source of weather, climate and water information, the Bureau of Meteorology delivers the most accurate and up-to-date news and data directly into users' hands. That is why we are about to launch the most extensive public research exercise in our history, to discover precisely what information you require, where, how you are getting it – and what we can do to make it more relevant, accessible, and potentially life-saving.

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Volunteer weather observers: over 100 years of vital data collection

Photo of a Parks Australia Ranger taking a weather reading in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory.

11 May 2012

From seas to storms and rainfall to rivers, thousands of volunteers across Australia gather weather, climate and water information to help strengthen our long-term understanding of Australia's climate and deliver crucial weather and forecasting services to communities across Australia.

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Bureau wins awards in 2011–12

Photo of the Australian Weather Calendar team. Mia Schoen, David Morgan, Robbie Kershaw and Mike Rosel with the silver award in the Calendars category of the 2011 Victorian Printing Industries Craftsmanship Awards, April 2012.

10 May 2012

The Bureau continues to be recognised for excellence in a range of areas. We've recently won major awards for our weather calendar, been highly commended for our work in risk management and our website was named the best government website.

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