Slow-moving Typhoon Hagupit has weakened as it churns across the central Philippines islands, easing fears of widespread mass destruction, but officials warn the storm could still bring severe flooding to the low-lying capital Manila.

Santa looks set to bring Melburnians a mild and mostly sunny Christmas Day.

Canberra hasn't seen any heatwaves this summer, but that doesn't mean it hasn't been a hot one.

NSW will likely cop its third buffeting from an east coast low in five weeks but there is some good news.

Brisbane is in for a wet start to the week, with storms likely to hit the city on Monday and rain predicted for the following four days.