Summer

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Environment

Where has our summer gone and will it come back?

In summer, more of our rain falls in localised storms but they aren’t strongly related to El Nino and can be very hard to predict

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Environment

Facing the flames of complacency

Extreme heat and fires in the Northern Hemisphere should be a loud wakeup call for an Australia in El Niño and on the brink of a difficult fire season

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Arts & Culture

‘Tis the season to celebrate Australia’s diversity

The Australian summer holidays are an opportunity to explore and celebrate some of our diverse cultures and communities

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Sciences & Technology

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Q&A

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

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Environment

Why we must be ready for bushfires this summer

As summer temperatures rise in Australia, emergency services and communities must work together to plan and react to major bushfires

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Sciences & Technology

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Go Figure

Why flies and mosquitoes are irritating little pests

Summer is here and so are the buzzing flyers that make your life a misery. This is why they love you so much.

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