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.
Environment
Queensland set for end of winter scorcher
The Sunshine State will be baked during the final week of winter, with temperatures expected to hit the mid-30s in Brisbane next weekend.
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.
Quakes continue on Aussie East Coast
The Hunter Region of New South Wales experienced its second earthquake in as many days.
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‘Extreme’: Brutal Aussie summer declared
El Nino has officially been declared for Australia, as the nation’s southeast battles a record-breaking spring heatwave.
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
A clash between ABC host David Speers and a Liberal politician has led to roars of laughter from a live audience.
‘Alarming’: Chunk the size of the NT vanishes
Sea ice surrounding Antarctica has dropped to historically low levels, with one expert labelling the decline “mind blowing”.
Major mining company’s huge change
Australia’s biggest miner has made a huge update to how it powers its coal operations.
State on high alert as bushfire intensifies
Several ‘prepare to leave’ notices have been issued as firefighters battles to control widespread bushfires.
‘Ridiculous’ reason heatwave solution blocked
A massive swimming spot at the foot of the Blue Mountains, rivalling the size of Sydney Harbour, remains off-limits to the public.
What role gas will play in net zero targets
Gas’s phase out will work alongside it becoming a vital transition fuel for electricity generation on the path to net zero, according to experts.
Extreme ‘hazard’ coming for Australia
Australia is under threat from what should be a one-in-100-year event but is happening with increasing frequency.
Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/technology/environment/page/195