Australia's Darling River has been hit by its most severe drought in a century. From inedible fish to tap water that causes skin irritations, the toll on Menindee inhabitants has been huge.

Tracey Nearmy · Reuters 29 Oct 2019

Australia

Cyclones, heatwaves, wildfires: Australia’s fate in the next few months

The Bureau of Meteorology has released a forecast for the cyclone season, which sees fewer cyclones, yet an increase in hot and dry weather will lead to heatwaves and fire risks.

Jonathan Pollock, Andrew Watkins, Catherine Ganter, and Paul Gregory · The Conversation 28 Oct 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

This iconic Australian landmark is set to close for tourists

A permanent ban takes effect after a decades-long fight by indigenous people to close the trek up Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock.

Stefica Nicol Bikes · Reuters 25 Oct 2019

Sustainable Development

Australia wants to build a giant underground ‘battery’ to help power the nation

Located under one of the country’s best-loved national parks, it’s hoped the Snowy 2.0 project will meet 10% of the nation’s energy needs. It’s an ambitious – and controversial – scheme.

Douglas Broom 22 Oct 2019

Australia

Australia set to experience extreme sea level events every year by 2050

For a country completely surrounded by the sea, Australia depends heavily on the health of its seas and coasts. Yet a recent report suggests rising tides, warming seas and increased extre...

Jess Melbourne-Thomas, Kathleen McInnes, Nathan Bindoff, and Nerilie Abram · The Conversation 08 Oct 2019

Sustainable Development

Urban growth, heat islands, humidity, climate change: the costs multiply in tropical cities

Tropical cities suffer from heatwaves, high humidity, urban heat islands, and frequent storms or extreme weather events. They are growing 20% faster than other economies, which means thes...

Taha Chaiechi and Silvia Tavares · The Conversation 08 Oct 2019

Water

One of the biggest countries in the world is running out of drinking water

As climate change intensifies, parts of eastern Australia are experiencing drought and water shortages. Day Zero is fast approaching.

Dan Robitzski · Futurism 30 Sep 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

This driverless shuttle bus is picking up elderly Australians on demand

Autonomous vehicle trials are helping to encourage mass mobility - reducing congestion and emissions.

Katharine Rooney 23 Sep 2019

Australia

What the Saudis can teach Australia about surviving the demise of fossil fuels

Coal is Australia's second-largest export - but is the country prepared for a fast-approaching future in which coal is no longer economic? And what might its leaders learn from the way Sa...

Jacob Brown 20 Sep 2019

Cities and Urbanization

We must address these 3 factors, to make our cities more vibrant and ‘liveable’

With cities growing faster than ever before, it is more important than ever that they are a place that promotes healthy, happy people and community well-being. But what makes a city a pla...

Melanie Davern, Billie Giles-Corti, Carolyn Whitzman, and Hannah Badland · The Conversation 16 Sep 2019

Future of Mobility

Could flexible working be the solution to congestion in our cities?

Traffic congestion is one of the most significant problems facing cities. With only 2% of people in a study saying they could not perform their role from a location other than the office,...

John L Hopkins · The Conversation 11 Sep 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Bushfires ravage Australia during strong winds

During strong winds, bushfires are racing through New South Wales and Queensland, even cancelling flights as Sydney airport is hit by the flames.

Sonali Paul · Reuters 09 Sep 2019

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Sydney is choking on record levels of smog – and the bushfire season is just getting started

Sydney is threatened for the first time as 'catastrophic' bush fires rage

The devastation of Australian bushfires in pictures

Australia's rivers are running dry. This is how it's affecting the locals

Cyclones, heatwaves, wildfires: Australia’s fate in the next few months

This iconic Australian landmark is set to close for tourists

Australia wants to build a giant underground ‘battery’ to help power the nation

Australia set to experience extreme sea level events every year by 2050

Urban growth, heat islands, humidity, climate change: the costs multiply in tropical cities

One of the biggest countries in the world is running out of drinking water

This driverless shuttle bus is picking up elderly Australians on demand

What the Saudis can teach Australia about surviving the demise of fossil fuels

We must address these 3 factors, to make our cities more vibrant and ‘liveable’

Could flexible working be the solution to congestion in our cities?

Bushfires ravage Australia during strong winds

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