Summer
Facing the flames of complacency
Extreme heat and fires in the Northern Hemisphere is a wakeup call for an Australia on the brink of a difficult fire season, say University of Melbourne experts
‘Tis the season to celebrate Australia’s diversity
Australia’s summer holidays are an opportunity to explore and celebrate some of Australia’s diverse cultures and communities says University of Melbourne expert
Q&A: Victoria’s monster mosquito explosion
Do you feel like a personal donor to a rising number of blood-sucking mosquitoes this Australian spring? You’re not alone, say University of Melbourne experts.
Why we must be ready for bushfires this summer
A University of Melbourne expert warns emergency services and communities must learn from the mistakes of bushfires past, like Black Saturday, to save lives.
Why flies and mosquitoes are irritating little pests
Summer is here and so are the little buzzing flyers that make your life around the BBQ a misery. This is why they love you so much.