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Barnaby Joyce wants Australia to abandon net zero – but his 5 central claims don’t stack up

One-time Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce sought to dominate the first sitting week of the current federal parliament by proposing a divisive plan to reverse Australia’s net zero emissions target. The campaign, backed by fellow former Nationals leader …

Government assistance available for flood impacted North and Far North Queensland sporting clubs 

North and Far North Queensland Sport and Recreation clubs and local councils impacted by the floods in early 2025 can now apply for a share in $30 million to help repair and rebuild damaged facilities.    The Sport and Recreation Recovery Program (SRRG), a …

Jesuit Mission Australia issues urgent call for support in Myanmar

Receiving emergency food assistance in Myanmar (Jesuit MIssion Australia) Jesuit Mission Australia has issued an urgent call for support in Myanmar, with new United Nations figures revealing that more than 22 million people – approximately one-third of the …

What to expect this spring as Australia sits on brink of new La Nina

There are strong odds of Australia's late winter and spring months being wetter than usual - and significantly so in the NT and Queensland - with Pacific Ocean indicators pointing to a potential La Nina event in 2025.  The year so far has been marked …

World News | At Least 10 Dead in Flood-related Incidents in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Islamabad, Jul 27 (PTI) At least 10 people have been killed in flood-related incidents in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Gilgit-Baltistan region, as search and rescue operations continued across the area, according to a media report on Sunday. The floods, …

The Massive Algal Bloom In Australia Has Gotten Way Bigger

The algal bloom, which started in March, is now nearly 2,000 square miles in size. Photo: ABC//Screenshot The usually-crystal clear waters of southern Australia are in the midst of something horrible: an algal bloom of catastrophic sizes that’s …

Widespread rainfall to drench Southeast Australia, heaviest in over two years to last until Thursday

Southeastern Australia is gearing up for one of the most extensive rain events in recent years, as a powerful low-pressure system continues to sweep across the country. According to 9 News, it was the most widespread rain event in two years. Triggered by a …

The attack on Australia’s net zero target is reckless and gutless. Voters expect more than ‘intergenerational bastardry’

“Renewables continue to prove themselves as the most cost-competitive source of new electricity generation,” says a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency. It has caused the UN secretary general, António Guterres, to declare: “We are on …

Record rainfall soaks Australia as flood risk looms

Record-breaking rainfall expected in parts of Australia

Millions of people in Australia's south-east are in the path of the most widespread rain event in two years. A low pressure system is sweeping a band of cloud and rain across the country. The weather event started last Thursday as a powerful cold …

Not only are rising seas causing people to leave, but warming waters are forcing out tuna

By morning’s end, the pair had caught eight tuna - a haul far smaller than when Petaia’s father taught him to fish 30 years earlier. “We have to spend longer and go farther to get them,” the 48-year-old said as the fishermen unloaded their catch. “I’m not …

Sri Lankan engineer awarded by the UN for anti-flooding system

Nadeesha Chandrasena has received the Global Award for Intellectual Property (WIPO) for her ‘Smart Drain’, an anti-clogging drainage system that prevents urban flooding. The device is patented and can be monitored in real time, overcoming the problem of …

Words are meaningless without meaningful action

Selective compassion The suffering in Gaza is real and heartbreaking, and it rightly demands public attention. But while our focus is fixed there, far greater – and largely unreported – humanitarian catastrophes continue elsewhere. In Sudan, over 26 …

Farrell’s victorious Lions stand on the verge of all-time greatness

It was the vastly experienced Sir Ian McGeechan who best summed it up. In 1997 the master coach told his squad that, should they return home as winning British & Irish Lions, they would have a lifelong bond; that when two old teammates passed each …

Perth weather: Backyards left blanketed in hail as thunderstorm sweeps across the metro area

Wild weather has left Perth backyards blanketed in hail, while residents are being told to expect more rain and stormy conditions. The hailstorm swept across the city with residents in Bayswater, Dalkieth, Dianella. Mt Hawthorn and Beechboro being hit hard …

Australia hit by fierce storms with blizzard alerts, damaging winds and flood warnings across multiple states

Multiple states have been lashed by fierce downpours and intense wind gusts, sparking severe weather warnings and concern about blizzard conditions in Australia’s alpine hotspots. A huge low pressure system stretches across much of central Queensland down …

Australian farmers desperate for answers over unrealised capital gains tax as Jim Chalmers works to overhaul super

Should you be required to pay tax on money that you haven’t earned yet? That’s the question being asked around a new tax brought in as part of the federal government’s changes to superannuation. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is looking to overhaul the way super …

U.S. Submarine Tender Arrives in Brisbane, Australia

BRISBANE, Australia – The forward-deployed U.S. Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) arrived in Brisbane, Australia, for a scheduled port visit July 26, 2025. Frank Cable is currently on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, providing …

Tributes pour in as pioneering Australian musician dies

Tributes have flooded in for pioneering Australian musician Pete Carroll, who passed away earlier this week aged 82. The Victorian-born performer was a bass player for The Playboys, who were the backing band for 1960s Australian teen idol Normie Rowe. It …

Conscious Catalysts of Happiness and Well-Being: Launching a Global Movement Toward 10 Billion Happy by 2050

One of the great strengths of the World Happiness Foundation – and the Conscious Catalysts program – is the global coalition backing it. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Happiness Foundation has unveiled the …

Express Restoration Offers Free Inspections for Local Customers

Free Property Inspections Now Available from Express Restoration EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Express Restoration is pleased to announce the launch of free property inspections for local customers. This …

New Mexicans Can Apply for FEMA Assistance Even if Helped in the Past

SANTA FE, New Mexico – Homeowners and renters in Lincoln County who suffered losses after severe storms, flooding and landslides are encouraged to apply for FEMA assistance even if they have received help from FEMA after past disasters. Previous FEMA aid …

FEMA, SBA Providing In-Person Assistance at State Disaster Resource Center

SANTA FE, New Mexico – In coordination with the state of New Mexico, FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration staff will offer face-to-face help starting Saturday, July 26, for residents affected by the ongoing severe storms, flooding and landslides …

South Texas Disaster Recovery Centers Closing Aug. 1

AUSTIN, Texas – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will permanently close Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) next week in the South Texas counties affected by the severe …

Austin Disaster Relief Network Continues Cleanup Efforts and Survivor Care in Multi-county Flood Response

ADRN continues disaster response across Travis, Williamson, and Kerr Counties—meeting urgent needs while laying the groundwork for long-term recovery. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Disaster Type and Location: …

BC Wildfire Season: Local Gutter Contractor Warns Gutters Can Become a Fire Hazard

As wildfire risk peaks across British Columbia, Heimann Gutters urges homeowners to clear dry debris from gutters to protect homes from ember ignition. ARMSTRONG, BC, CANADA, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With wildfire season well underway …

FEMA Publishes Notices of Funding Opportunity, Empowering States to Take Charge of Their Own Individualized Disaster ...

Federal Funding Will Bolster Protections Against Earthquakes and Floods   WASHINGTON -- Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published two Notices of Funding Opportunity, making millions in federal funding available to help states and …

UNEP FI Features ESGSignals® in Its Newest Sustainability Risk Dashboard

The database is comprised of leading suppliers of sustainability insights for the climate and physical risk assessment needs of capital markets NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RS Metrics is among the risk data providers …

Money Is Available for Personal Property Losses, Including Musical Instruments

Tennesseans love their music! So, it is good news that musicians and other residents who had damage or losses from April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding, may be eligible for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in …

Last Day to Apply for FEMA Assistance Following April Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters who experienced damage or loss caused by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides have until 11:59 p.m. today to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to …

FEMA Support Ends as Disaster Case Management Program Continues at One Stop Rebuilding Center

LOS ANGELES – As the demand for in-person services has decreased over time, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) in-person presence will end at 5 p.m. July 31, 2025, at the One Stop Rebuilding Center.  The California Governor’s Office of …

Over the Top Terrazzo Earns National Award for Malibu 'Glass Box House' Reconstruction

Home's terrazzo installation, recognized for its design and craftsmanship, exemplifies resilience and artistry in post-Woolsey Fire reconstruction. FREDERICKSBURG , TX, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the Top Terrazzo …

Preparing Hickory’s Urban Canopy for Storm Season

Tree Safety and Risk Reduction Measures Recommended Ahead of Peak Weather Events HICKORY, NC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With peak storm season approaching in late summer and early fall, property owners across the …

Express Restoration Offers Expert Storm Damage Cleanup for Local Customers

Express Restoration Provides Professional Storm Damage Cleanup for Local Communities EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When severe weather strikes, quick response and expert care are essential to minimize property damage and …

New Mexicans Can Now Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance After Severe Storms, Flooding and Landslides

SANTA FE, New Mexico – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for New Mexicans in Lincoln County who sustained damage from the severe storms, flooding and landslides that began June 23, 2025, and continuing. Financial assistance is available …

Kentucky Counties Affected by April Flooding and May Tornadoes Now Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky.– Kentucky counties affected by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides and flooding and the May 16-17 tornadoes are now eligible to apply for FEMA Public Assistance.  Under FEMA’s Public …

Clinton County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Clinton County and Incorporated Areas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information …

Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Kerr, Travis Counties

AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster Recovery Centers will open Friday, July 25, in Kerr County and Saturday, July 26, in Travis County to offer face-to-face help to survivors who had damage or losses from the severe storms and flooding in Central Texas. The centers …

FEMA Application Deadline Extended To August 22 For Kentuckians Affected by May Tornadoes

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured damage to their property from the May 16-17 tornadoes now have until August 22 to apply for FEMA assistance. Eligible counties are Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union. …