Yes, Australia needs new homes—but they must be built to withstand disasters in a warmer world
Australia's housing crisis has created a push for fast-tracked construction. Federal, state and territory governments have ...
How to protect more Australian homes from the growing risks of floods, fires and other climate disasters
Too many homes will remain vulnerable to climate-related extreme weather events unless there is better coordinated housing ...
'Inside I was screaming': The unexplored trauma of sudden and extreme weather
Donna Andrews lost her house in a bushfire in 2020. She says the mental health challenges from living through a ...
Australia Has Lessons for Los Angeles as It Rebuilds—and Prepares for the Next Fire
Yes, the L.A. blazes were worsened by climate change, say Australian bushfire experts. But that doesn’t mean people are ...
Underinsurance on the rise as cost of living bites
As parts of Australia clean up from natural disasters, there are concerns more residents are finding themselves underinsured.
Natural Disasters Have Caused A Global Home Insurance Crisis—How Other Countries Cope
Insurance prices around the world have skyrocketed as climate change worsens the damage caused by natural disasters, and ...
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Why taxpayers should buy back houses most at risk of natural disaster
Some home owners who live in high-risk areas need to move, but it’s a politically difficult conversation, a new report warns.
Forensic investigators focus on five parts of a skull. AI has turned that on its head
Australian scientists have developed a new AI tool to help identify skulls from crime scenes and mass casualty events.
Carving up insurers isn't a 'silver bullet' for problem of rising premiums, industry says
Peter Dutton used multiple interviews over the weekend to float the idea of extending the Coalition's existing plan to carve ...
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NAB Foundation Grants: Towns Can Access Disaster Funds
NAB Foundation opens applications for communities looking to fund natural disaster projectsUp to $25,000 available for ...
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Yes, Australia needs new homes – but they must be built to withstand disasters in a warmer world
Francesca Perugia receives funding from the Australian Housing and Urban ... to avoid or withstand natural disasters such as bushfires, floods and cyclones. Recent severe weather, including ...