Bushfire

For many, these weeks of isolation have involved a lot of time on the couch, and plenty of snacks.Now the day some have been quietly dreading has arrived — from today, you may no longer have an excuse not to go to the gym.This weekend will see the most significant…

As Australia's unprecedented bushfires destroyed over 31 million acres in early 2020, a Facebook fundraiser launched by comedian Celeste Barber went viral. Initially aimed at supporting rural New South Wales firefighters, the appeal eventually raised over A$51 million from 1.3 million donors across the globe. It was the largest fundraiser…

The global media worlds is haltingly restarting. With lockdown restrictions now being eased by some governments, small green shoots of recovery are beginning to emerge. Digiday reporters took a (virtual) trip around the world to see where activity is beginning to restart. China: Tentative recovery Despite optimistic videos of packed…

The Australian Red Cross has been hit by almost 900 cyber attacks attempting to access the $216 million raised in donations for bushfire victims. The charity has also received a large number of "sus… Read More

The Walkley Foundation has announced the 2020 finalists for the Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism.The announcement:The Walkley Foundation is delighted to announce the finalists for our 2020 Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism.Peer-judged and selected on the basis of journalistic excellence, the Mid-Year Celebration suite includes the Walkley Young Australian Journalist of the…

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The hugely successful campaign was organised by comedian Celeste Barber Millions of dollars donated to a global fundraiser for Australia's bushfires can only be used by one state fire service, a court has ruled.Earlier this year, Australian comedian Celeste Barber raised A$51 (£27m; $33m)…

World Australia suffered the worst bushfire season in recent memory in early 2020, following long periods of drought and intense heat (Photo: Jack Board) 22 May 2020 06:00AM(Updated: 22 May 2020 01:37PM) BANGKOK: Death certificates should include information about climate change factors, including severe heat and air pollution, so as to…

The conservative International Energy Agency in May warned against governments developing Covid-19 recovery plans that back fossil fuels for fear theyd expose nations to escalating financial, health … Read More

There will be "rolling phases" of mental health despair for Australians during the recovery phase of the coronavirus pandemic, with the nation's newly appointed deputy chief medical officer warning the impacts from COVID-19 will be long-lasting.Key points:The newly appointed mental health leader says the impact of COVID-19 will be "long-lasting"Experts…

While Australian girls are struggling with social disconnection and are more vulnerable to family violence under COVID-19 restrictions, research has shown many of their peers overseas have had their schooling severed by the pandemic.Key points:Plan International's Living Under Lockdown report found 743 million girls were currently out of school globally…