‘Move, rather than rebuild’ a smarter strategy
The best way to bring down the cost of insurance is to reduce risk and the painful truth is we need to ask people to move rather than rebuild in disaster zones.
Bushfires
‘Act immediately’: Fires threaten new front
Residents have been told they are in danger and must act immediately to survive as fires are raging at opposite ends of the country.
Grim update as bushfires continue to burn
Residents have begun to calculate the damage done by bushfires the ‘size of Singapore’ which are expected to continue wreaking havoc for weeks.
Cool change brings relief for Grampians blaze
A cool change has slowed an out-of-control bushfire in Victoria’s Grampians, but widespread evacuations and fresh lightning strikes keep residents and firefighters on edge as the battle continues.
‘Too late to leave’: Horror fire burns
Residents in parts of Victoria have been told they are “in danger” and “need to act immediately to survive” as bushfires tear through the state.
Arson charges laid on eve of fire ban
A man has been charged with intentionally setting fires in an area that has been gripped by bushfires and extreme fire danger.
‘Burn for weeks’: Hundreds deployed to out of control fires
More than 600 personnel have been deployed to battle bushfires at Victoria’s Grampians National Park, in what could be the worst blaze the state has seen in five years.
Bushfires to rage ‘well into January’
Bushfire conditions are expected to worsen in the coming days as temperatures soar across Victoria, after residents evacuate high danger areas.
Aussies on high alert for Black Summer 2.0
Millions are being urged to prepare for another possible brutal few weeks of bushfires as communities mark five years since the Black Summer tragedy.
Scary map reveals dire bushfire threat
Australia’s fire and emergency services have released a new bushfire map and vast swathes of the country are staring down a dangerous summer.
‘Suspicious’: Huge twist in bushfire chaos
A chaotic bushfire which destroyed at least one home and burned through 1000ha of land may have been deliberately lit, authorities have revealed.
‘Not safe to return’ as Vic fires rage
At least one home has been destroyed as fires tore through more than 2000 hectares of bushland, with authorities warning of “challenging” conditions yet to come.
Temperatures to soar above 40C for millions
Millions are set to be hit by temperatures up to seven degrees above average for this time of year as a heatwave sweeps one state.
Big legal update for ex-Ten reporter
Ex-Ten reporter Tegan George has settled one lawsuit with the network, however she will head to trial for a separate battle in the Federal Court next year.
Big legal update for ex-Ten reporter
Ex-Ten reporter Tegan George has settled one lawsuit with the network, however she will head to trial for a separate battle in the Federal Court next year.
Chilling warning issued for multiple states
Millions of Australians are being warned to brace for a potentially challenging fire season. Here’s what is forecast for your state.
Bushfire warning as strong winds continue
One state is experiencing record breaking floods, as emergency services in other regions battle bushfires and the fallout of extreme winds.
Thousands without power, disaster looming
One woman is dead and thousands of properties are without power as severe weather conditions pummel three states.
Regional Australia beckons for city weary tourists
The tourism boom enjoyed by regional Australia during the pandemic when there was nowhere else to travel is still going strong, and delivering valuable jobs.
Milk stocks chart course through ‘perfect storm’
Australia’s dairy industry finds itself in a ‘perfect storm’. So companies are innovating – which may mean more cream for investors going forward.
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