October 2024
Australians can expect more hot days, more often
Australians are in for longer, hotter heatwaves this century, and greater risk of dangerous fires.
The storm chasers trying to save the world from drought
Everyone agrees the planet needs more water. So why is cloud-seeding so controversial?
July 2024
‘No water equals no milk’: big dry, cold snap hit farmers
Victorian farmers have been hit by a combination of dry and cold conditions as dairy producers also face a 15 per cent cut in farm gate milk prices as of July 1.
January 2024
Wet weather may return in 2024 following El Nino’s peak
El Nino has peaked and may make way for La Nina later this year, increasing the risk of tropical cyclones and damaging flooding, reinsurer Munich Re has warned.
Most farmers big winners from El Nino-defying rain
The cattle industry and summer crop producers are entering 2024 in good shape as rain continues to tumble down across the eastern states.
December 2023
Climate change could ruin Christmas as Panama Canal dries up
A drought in Central America is slowing the passage of container ships through one of the world’s busiest trade routes.
November 2023
Cattle market on the rebound after 70pc price plunge
A much welcome rain boon has halted the tumble in cattle and beef prices, but farmers still need to badly reduce their flocks and herds for a major improvement.
Energy transition at risk from floods, heat and drought
The new Mandala-Zurich Climate Risk Index report urges greater consideration of climate mitigation in Australia’s massive transition to green energy.
October 2023
Pacific National takes $59m annual loss, discloses tax office audit
The rail freight group, chaired by Catherine Livingstone since March, has blamed floods and industrial action for the loss as annual earnings slid 11 per cent.
September 2023
Sheep prices plunge to $1 a head as farmers flood market
Farmers are scrambling to sell before summer as Australia’s sheep flock and breeding ewe numbers hit their highest level since 2007.
GrainCorp boss has no fear of El Nino as farmers count down to harvest
GrainCorp boss Robert Spurway says the company can’t control the weather but is ready to respond to whatever comes its way.
August 2023
Maui wildfires kill 36, devastate island as thousands flee
The death toll jumped as fast-moving flames swept the island, destroying buildings and sending people fleeing into the ocean to be rescued.
July 2023
Europe swelters under hellish heatwave
Drought, wildfires, sweltering temperatures: no wonder the Continent is naming its repeated hot spells after ancient Greek myths of Hades.
Canada’s record wildfire season set to worsen as heat builds
Canada’s fire season is barely half over, but the country has already surpassed the modern historical record for area burned with 8.8m hectares scorched so far.
June 2023
Brutal heat, humidity brings misery to southern US states
Major cities in which the heat index could reach 45 degrees in the next few days include Dallas, San Antonio, New Orleans and Nashville, Tennessee.
Taxpayers fund drought-themed art for farmers despite boom times
The Future Drought Fund is financing drought-themed art, life coaches and business training - while agriculture enjoys its best years.
Wildfires in Canada have already burned 10 times more land than usual
Hundreds of firefighters from the US, Australia and New Zealand have arrived in Canada to help with the containment effort.
April 2023
Stop using army for floods and fires, defence review says
Increased use of the military to help with natural disaster relief is detracting from its ability to defend Australia, the Defence Strategic Review says.
Earth has second-warmest March even before arrival of El Niño
March represents the 529th month in a row with temperatures exceeding the 20th-century average.
March 2023
Climate is the key if farmers are to keep breaking records
Australian farm exports are at an all-time high. But carbon and land use challenges must be met if success is to continue.