What are your thoughts on the new BOM website


https://www.bom.gov.au/

I think its crap!

I often used the radar to view coming rainfall, I think the old site was far superi as included roads and extra details

I agree. Seems the budget is experiencing a drought.

Yep, I don't like it either.

Here's a link to the old one:

https://reg.bom.gov.au/

But, I don't know how much longer it will be available.

Redmond Neck wrote on Oct 24^th, 2025 at 8:48am:

What are your thoughts on the new BOM website https://www.bom.gov.au/ I think its crap! I often used the radar to view coming rainfall, I think the old site was far superi as included roads and extra details

Yes the new site is crap:

https://www.bom.gov.au/location/australia/victoria/central/bvic_pt042-melbourne

App is better

It is an aBOMination.

😆🤣😂

Same here - I was attached to the old one - this is crap.  Why fix it when it wasn't broken?

Mainly use weatherzone. Private industry and sensible

If it's funded by the government like Bom it's always going to be expensive and difficult to use.
No software genius would be chode enough to work for the government

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-19/bureau-meteorology-rebrand-cost-200-thousand/101552620

“ A breakdown provided by BOM to the federal government puts the total cost at $220,296.

A $118,177 contract was awarded for "brand strategy and design", which included things like research, visual style and logo.

Another agency was allocated $69,300 for "communication and implementation planning support", while $32,819 was spent on so-called "implementation costs".

I ask, why do we even still have this government department?

There are so many better websites and apps for weather that cost nothing to the taxpayer.

Just shut it down . It’s irrelevant today, many other companies offer a free better service to the public and it’s just costing us a BOMb to run with taxpayer dollars.

Why can't they include today's forecast in the 7 day forecast like they used to? Are they getting paid by the click?

I hate the new look, hopefully it will go away soon or be an option those who like it can use that interface.

YTF did they 'fix' what wasn't broke? 

Pretty basic, but it does the job.

I use WeatherZone.

Daves2017 wrote on Oct 24^th, 2025 at 11:00pm:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-19/bureau-meteorology-rebrand-cost-200-thousand/101552620 “ A breakdown provided by BOM to the federal government puts the total cost at $220,296. A $118,177 contract was awarded for "brand strategy and design", which included things like research, visual style and logo. Another agency was allocated $69,300 for "communication and implementation planning support", while $32,819 was spent on so-called "implementation costs". I ask, why do we even still have this government department? There are so many better websites and apps for weather that cost nothing to the taxpayer. Just shut it down . It’s irrelevant today, many other companies offer a free better service to the public and it’s just costing us a BOMb to run with taxpayer dollars.

If they shut it down, because Private versions are out there and better. It means shutting down Govt Public schools because Private are better. It means shutting down the ABC because SKY does better... it means shutting down the Government altogether, because a Privatised political entity could do better.

Jasin wrote on Oct 25^th, 2025 at 11:28am:

It means shutting down the ABC because SKY does better...

;D

White flag accepted.
:)

we had some sudden storms recently and i went to load BOM like i usually do and it was stupid! no map on the front page you have to find roundabout where you are and click and click til you get it big enough or enter your postcode - WTH?????? it used to be fast and easy to see - neither now. i have sent a complaint from each of my devices lately haha.

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I am so used to the old one that it was a shock seeing this new version the other day.

I suppose we will get used to it in time.

Captain Nemo wrote on Oct 25^th, 2025 at 12:07pm:

I am so used to the old one that it was a shock seeing this new version the other day. I suppose we will get used to it in time.

Not really - I like the old one with its various ranges etc so you can look at local and what is probably coming your way.

https://reg.bom.gov.au/products/IDR044.loop.shtml?fbclid=IwY2xjawNoVeJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkrFbrkWPwbFLAfOUH-ofzKd6e01TXScSIkA3aHRkE7OD8nHqJRrZ5TUPQ1w_aem_I91k-VT7_vzGKNQkuP_D3g

Old people and weather   ;D

Old people and the Australian Media and Music industry.
It's an Aged Care Facility in itself. ;D

This is my favorite weather site.
https://www.windy.com/-33.894/151.277?-34.515,151.277,8

We live on tank water - this Old People wants to know WTF is going on with my weather....

I'm so Old, I consult the Oracle of Delphi at Kings Cross regarding if it's time to plant my seed.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-27/bureau-of-meteorology-pushes-ahead-with-new-website/105937612
“ Mr Logan said with an IT refresh in the works, they decided to modernise the look of it too.”

I ask who are “they”?

“ "That [website] cost ranged over a couple of years as we went through the whole consultation process with the community and adjusted to feedback," Mr Logan said. “

Does he use the word “we” in a royal sense?

In any case I will be sticking with Willy weather and so many other free non taxpayer funded sites that are far better and vastly more accurate.

P.s I totally understand under labor new freedom of information laws we will never be allowed to know who “they “ ’are or with the royal “we” who actually wasted these millions but can never be named .

You get what you voted for, secretly not transparency.

https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/dangerous-star-weatherman-sprays-boms-new-website/news-story/8eef2d460d552c80a3da2de82c5d4868

“ Speaking to ABC Radio on Monday in the wake of the storms, BOM meteorologist Livio Regano confessed he was still using the old website.

“I don’t like (the redesign) myself,” Mr Regano said,”

Where is Senator Murrry Watts?

Still in hiding after his  suspicious Woodside decision?

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/queensland/not-good-enough-crisafulli-slams-flawed-bom-website-in-storm-aftermath-20251028-p5n5xd.html

Oh old Murrry minister for the environment and approving Woodside mining destroyed environment in WA has been poked out of the rock and other spiders  where hiding behind and I quote-

“ The federal environment minister has called the weather bureau in for an urgent meeting to explain how it will fix its new website, which launched just days before wild storms hit south-east Queensland.”

His clearly on top his job aye?

You don’t get a lot for the best part of 400k plus best part of 100k in allowance or as prefer to call larceny.

It’s never too late to do something other than a pathetic press release?

You have hidden your Woodside mining approval so well that no one knows how terrible it is for the WA government.

Labor government credibility is ruined by you but you have hid it so well!

Step up Murrry over another completely useless minister failure responsibility for the BOM

no one is going to forget Woodside Murrry.

You have no shame or place in a Labor pretender environment government on the front bench.

Let me realistic.

Tomorrow there’s going to be a photo of Albo getting of plane again ( as usual) and maybe a photo of his beloved “Jodo “being a princess in an airport terminal.

I suspect a staging of holding hands.

As the next election draws closer everyday I believe the weeding, I. Mean weasel, I mean marriage will draw closer.

Albo and Jodo walking down the aisle.

It’s a vote winner ?


P.s Murrry watts is a complete idiot

apparently im not the only one doesnt like it - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-29/bureau-of-meteorology-ordered-to-fix-website-after-backlash/105945832

Spot

The bom site has indigenous weather maps and forecasts.

How scientific

The costs are in- 96 million of our money spent on a failed new website.

Why do we allow this?

aquascoot wrote on Oct 30^th, 2025 at 5:19am:

The bom site has indigenous weather maps and forecasts. How scientific

Not forecasts but yes, their maps etc. are scientific and often more accurate.

For example, the Noongar seasonal calendar has 6 seasons rather than 4.

This makes a lot more sense.

"Weather wisdom from the world's oldest continuous culture.

"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people hand down environmental and seasonal observations from generation to generation."

That's the scientific method.

Quote:

That's the scientific method.

;D

There's a bit more to it than that Peccar.

Observations do trump modelled output. ;)

https://www.news.com.au/national/bureau-of-meteorology-website-redesign-sparks-outrage-as-true-cost-revealed/news-story/5c655fd33d107693fc28fedf2553c28a

“It is unbelievable a private consultancy was paid $78 million to redesign the website, but then security
and system testing meant that Australian taxpayers actually paid $96 million ,” Mr Littleproud said.“

96 million dollars wasted on a new website that is inferior to the one it replaced!

Who where the “ private consultants”?
Questions need to be asked in parliament.

It’s completely outrageous!

New BOM Website is more PC  ::)

Leftism rips off political Australia once again.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-23/bureau-of-meteorology-new-website-cost-blowout-to-96-million/106042202


“ In short:
The Bureau of Meteorology revealed its new website cost $96.5 million, not $4.1 million as the agency had originally said.”

Who is the Albo minister behind this  complete waste of money?

Was it death on her hands by phone failure Anikao Wello again?

Not too mention her complete failure as a minister for age care.&

Maybe Albo could explain between flights?

Daves2017 wrote on Nov 23^rd, 2025 at 9:41pm:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-23/bureau-of-meteorology-new-website-cost-blowout-to-96-million/106042202 “ In short: The Bureau of Meteorology revealed its new website cost $96.5 million, not $4.1 million as the agency had originally said.” Who is the Albo minister behind this  complete waste of money?

How does a weather website cost $96.5 million?

Does everything have to cost an absurd amount under Albo?

Baronvonrort wrote on Nov 23^rd, 2025 at 10:36pm:

Daves2017 wrote on Nov 23rd, 2025 at 9:41pm: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-23/bureau-of-meteorology-new-website-cost-blowout-to-96-million/106042202 “ In short: The Bureau of Meteorology revealed its new website cost $96.5 million, not $4.1 million as the agency had originally said.” Who is the Albo minister behind this  complete waste of money? How does a weather website cost $96.5 million? Does everything have to cost an absurd amount under Albo?

its not just albo - its any govt contract. years ago i remember we used to go to govt contracts cause we could name our price

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Baronvonrort wrote on Nov 23^rd, 2025 at 10:36pm:

Daves2017 wrote on Nov 23rd, 2025 at 9:41pm: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-23/bureau-of-meteorology-new-website-cost-blowout-to-96-million/106042202 “ In short: The Bureau of Meteorology revealed its new website cost $96.5 million, not $4.1 million as the agency had originally said.” Who is the Albo minister behind this  complete waste of money? How does a weather website cost $96.5 million? Does everything have to cost an absurd amount under Albo?

I hate to say it.
But if there is anything with TAXPAYERS attached to it
The charge is increased tenfold.

Take NDIS. Tradies, Consultants and anyone doing a job that comes under payment via NDIS triple their fees and charges.

Want a small bridge built in Germany or Vietnam. $80,000.
In Australia? $2m.
Take that $29m flagpole on the harbour bridge.
Other countries could do it 83% cheaper.

Why is anything so costly in Australia?
Because everyone has to pay a good percentage to the Aborigines just for being here.

This place is just typed talk back radio these days, isn't it.

The boomers evolved this far and no further.

And thiss forum will die with them. Like a palliative care wing these days anyway. A few crusted on old men shaking their fists at modernity. Alright already.

You're such an unsociable negative troll mole aren't you?

Jasin wrote on Nov 24^th, 2025 at 6:20am:

You're such an unsociable negative troll mole aren't you?

I think you've a hell of a nerve calling anyone else a troll. It's all you do here.

mothra wrote on Nov 24^th, 2025 at 6:41am:

Jasin wrote on Nov 24th, 2025 at 6:20am: You're such an unsociable negative troll mole aren't you? I think you've a hell of a nerve calling anyone else a troll. It's all you do here.

I've got a lot of nerve 'Troll'. We all know exactly what you and your lot from the Troll Cave, are. I'm happy to make you Trolls and your Trolling feel inadequate and like a lost cause. All you and your fellow Orcs do here is whinge and moan about this place. Fail to have the character and integrity when you are wrong and contribute something beyond repetitive posting and performance traits.
Get lost grifter. ;D
Ya miserable old sow.