Bushfire

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…

The sun's setting. You can feel your work day coming to a close and breathe a sigh of relief. Another day done.You move three metres from your desk at home, to your couch. But instead of relaxing, you find yourself fighting a building sense of anxiety and loneliness.This is happening…

View photos(Bloomberg) -- When English vineyards started producing sparkling wine that aficionados lauded as a rival to Champagne, Jack McIntyre took note.“England was suddenly growing grapes that typically grew in warmer climes,” said McIntyre, a three-decade investment veteran at Philadelphia-based Brandywine Global Investment Management. “No doubt temperatures are rising --…

On the first anniversary of his "miracle" election win, Scott Morrison enjoys what so few leaders in recent times have been able to boast — political capital.It's quite the turnaround for the Prime Minister, whose credibility got crisply toasted as the bushfires raged and razed through late 2019 and into…

Tiny homes are often sought as an alternative option for affordable housing but since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the industry has been inundated with inquiries from a new breed of tiny-home enthusiasts.Key points:Tiny-home builders are reporting new interest since COVID-19 hitSales have doubled for one builder as people look to…

NSW Premie­r Gladys Bereji­klian cautio­ned people to remain vigila­nt and mainta­in social distan­cing PHOTO: REUTERS AUSTRALIA: Restaurants, cafes and bars in Australia’s most populous state reopened on Friday after a two-month coronavirus lockdown, boosting the federal government’s bid to get people back in work and the economy back on track. The…