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‘The valley can fill up like a bathtub’: Experts warn of known NSW flood risk
The emergency evacuation of thousands of Western Sydney residents living in flood-prone areas has been 200 years in the making, climate experts...
Paul Bongiorno: Danger signs as double standards and cover ups rule
Trust is the glue of a liberal democracy like Australia. It’s the essential ingredient that establishes the compact between the government and...
NSW floods could expose underinsurance. Here’s how to protect yourself
Another year, another ‘once-in-a-century’ natural disaster. Flooding on New South Wales’ mid-north coast has thrust non-insurance against climate change risks into the...
Flood crisis highlights need for ‘tough conversation’ about suburban spread: Littleproud
Australia must have a “tough conversation” about where people should build their homes, Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud says, as historic flooding...
Majority of Australians support ban on new petrol and diesel cars from 2035
Almost two in three Australians believe the government should subsidise the purchase of electric vehicles and a majority would support a ban...
US slams China’s Hong Kong electoral changes
The US has condemned Chinese moves to change Hong Kong’s electoral system and forecast “difficult” talks with Beijing’s top diplomats next week....
Joe Biden is the antithesis of Donald Trump, but if he fails Trumpland will rise again
Donald Trump came to office with a clear platform. In many respects, he delivered what he promised. He governed for his voters,...
Dennis Atkins: From aged care to assault scandals, Scott Morrison is wilfully incurious
It sounds absurd but there’s a compelling case that Scott Morrison has a ‘don’t know, don’t tell’ policy with himself. Watching him...
Joe Biden tackles a climate disaster as big as Texas
US President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Texas after it suffered widespread power blackouts and water shortages during...
Landslide In Northern India leaves at least 26 dead: How it happened
Rescuers in Northern India are desperately searching for as many as 150 people after a glacier broke away causing an avalanche of...