Why Australia is ridiculously hot right now
A high pressure system is bringing unusual heat to Australia this August – and it’s hanging around.
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One in seven facing insurance stress
The number of Aussie households struggling to pay for home insurance has jumped by more than 30 per cent as premiums spike due to the risk of natural disasters.
One in seven facing insurance stress
The number of Aussie households struggling to pay for home insurance has jumped by more than 30 per cent as premiums spike due to the risk of natural disasters.
The state set for end of winter scorcher
Queensland will be baked during the final week of winter, with temperatures reaching the mid-30s in Brisbane on Saturday.
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BoM’s wild map after big summer call
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Unexpected twist of El Nino summer
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One state preparing for extreme fire
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‘Extreme’: Brutal Aussie summer declared
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Schools close due to extreme fire danger
More than 20 schools have been closed across the state amid dangerous fire conditions, which come after multiple September heat records were smashed on Monday.
One pic is ‘everything wrong with Australia’
A single picture of a private beach over the weekend has gained traction — exposing “everything wrong with Australia”.
ABC audience’s laughter at MP
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