The Sydney Morning Herald | Year of extremes: Bureau of Meteorology releases 2017 Canberra weather report The Sydney Morning Herald The days were warmer and the nights were colder in 2017 during a year of extremes for Canberra. As much of eastern Australia endured record heat, the territory had its third-warmest year on record - and its lowest annual rainfall since 2009 - in what ... Australia swelters through one of hottest years on record Last year was Australia's third hottest year on record Australia Experiences 3rd Hottest Year on Record in 2017 |