Researchers examined how disaster risk informs decisions about new housing. They found crucial problems that leave ...

1. Upgrade external vents. Traditional external vents are designed to ventilate rooms and roofs. But they also permit embers ...

On February 3, 2025, in Victoria, Australia, a security video captured multiple lightning strikes during a severe thunderstorm. The lightning repeatedly discharged into the concrete footpath, hitting ...

Australia's housing crisis has created a push for fast-tracked construction. Federal, state and territory governments have set a target of 1.2 ...

A string of hot and stormy days has left numerous fires burning across Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia this week.

The location of Nirranda South in Victoria. Picture: Google Maps “The 63-year-old Camperdown man died at the scene.” The police will prepare a report on the death for the coroner. The man’s passing ...

A proposed small wind farm and a giant battery project can expect a planning decision within four months after being fast-tracked by Victoria government.

Australia’s Clean Energy Council said 2024 was the best year for renewable energy investment since 2018, with AU$9 billion ...

Victoria government’s SEC chooses company best known for gravity storage technology to build conventional battery for newly acquired project.

Victoria’s first-ever Wendy’s looks likely to be opening at Manor Lakes Park Hub, with industry sources tipping the fast-food giant to fire up its grills in Melbourne’s west.

Parts of Victoria have recorded the lowest mid-February soil moisture levels in at least six years. Soil moisture levels from ...

A searing hot airmass across parts of SA may bring one of the hottest days in half a decade, with strong and gusty winds ...