Towns paying 20 times more for insurance
The failures of Australia’s insurance market have been laid bare in an explosive hearing.
Climate Change
AGL rejects tech billionaire’s takeover bid
A tech billionaire has revealed his next move after his attempted takeover of energy giant AGL was rejected for a second time.
‘Embarrassing’: Dan’s dig at PM
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has made a subtle swipe at the PM as he revealed bold energy plans.
Anna’s apology over flood advice chaos
Annastacia Palaszczuk has apologised for an urgent piece of advice she gave as Queenslanders braced for a supercell storm.
Staggering cost of flood insurance claims
The staggering cost of flood insurance claims across NSW and Queensland has been revealed as devastating rains continue to batter the east coast.
Insane rescue after mudslide swallows home
A woman was home alone when a deluge washed away part of a mountain, forcing her home to collapse on her.
Horror prediction for Aussie capitals
Australia’s climate is changing and it’s set to get worse with experts revealing some horror predictions for the nation’s capitals.
‘Everything to lose’: Australia’s grim warning
While there is hope Australia can slow extreme weather events, a new report says we have dashed our hopes of stopping them.
Australia risks ‘everything it values’
The Australian way of life could soon be at risk if greater action is not taken to stop one thing, according to a new report.
Australia to explore area never reached
The Prime Minister will announce a massive $800m plan that will allow Australia to explore areas never accessed before.
Shock heat warning for Sydney
An extreme heat warning has been issued for part of Sydney where temperature records have previously been smashed.
Billionaire says Aussies missing $4200 a year
Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has pointed out politicians are blocking Australian households from saving $4200 a year.
Multiple homes lost in fierce bushfire
At least three homes have been destroyed in a devastating bushfire that has torn through parts of Western Australia’s south.
Former British PM’s Australia dig
A former UK Prime Minister has taken a swipe at Australia over its performance on a major international issue.
End of the line for mega coalmine
A Korean energy giant has been sent packing by the High Court after losing its last-ditch legal challenge to build a massive coalmine in NSW.
Top polluter blasted for ‘token’ coal effort
Australia’s biggest carbon emitter has brought forward closure dates for two coal-fired power stations, but green groups say it’s not soon enough.
Surprise shift in Aussie thinking
A new survey shows communities near Australia’s ageing coal-burning power stations back the closure of sites and the switch to renewables.
Big impact of small change to your bills
Australians are being urged to reconsider which electricity provider they use as changing could have a big impact on the environment.
Bushfire threatens lives and homes
A fierce bushfire is threatening lives and homes in a tourist region, forcing people to evacuate their homes.
’You are in danger’: Bushfires threaten lives
Firefighters are being stretched to the limit as they battle two fierce bushfires in hot and windy conditions.
Fire under control after people forced to flee
A grass fire in regional Victoria has finally been brought under control after it caused locals to flee their homes.
Unseen danger lurking in people’s homes
A new study has highlighted the risks we are taking when using a particular appliance in our homes, with calls for people to phase them out.
Doctor reveals unexpected ‘silent’ killer
It’s not Covid, heart disease, obesity or diabetes. This killer is deadly silent and it’s an issue that every Australian faces.
Act now on climate change: businesses leaders
Australian business leaders are more alarmed about climate change than ever, with a report finding a big opinion shift in just eight months.
The $120 billion cost we could avoid
New research suggests the key to saving billions is planning ahead for climate-related natural disasters and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Plan to prevent horror damage from disasters
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has made a major election promise that he says will save lives when major bushfires or floods hit.
When Australia took US to task on climate
Twenty years ago the government was divided on climate change action but still took a major global power to task over their lack of concern.
‘Not if, when’: Horror La Nina warning
Two consecutive La Ninas could lead to bigger and more deadly bushfires, with a renowned fire chief saying it’s “just a question of when”.
ScoMo‘s $21m grand plan smashed
A multimillion-dollar grant contract by the Morrison government has been slapped down by the Federal Court, but it’s still likely to proceed.
‘Complete carnage’ as super storm hits
An enormous typhoon with winds of 195 kilometres per hour has smashed into the Philippines causing widespread devastation.
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