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flag Australia’s weather bureau faces backlash for confusing new website, despite defending it as improved after user testing.

flag The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) faced widespread criticism on October 22, 2025, after launching a new website users described as confusing and hard to navigate, particularly due to changes to the popular radar function. flag The previous site, one of Australia’s most visited government platforms with over 2.6 billion annual visits, drew backlash amid severe weather events, including cyclonic winds and a heatwave. flag The BOM defended the update, saying it was developed through community consultation and user testing over a year, including a beta phase. flag Officials acknowledged a temporary drop in satisfaction, similar to past relaunches, and said improvements would follow user feedback. flag Key features like forecasts, observations, and warnings remain accessible via the new site, the BOM Weather app, and social media.

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