In #melbourne today it's reaching 38°C, but that number doesn't tell the full story of what it'll be like in the city. We took these temperature readings at a bus stop and an unshaded tram stop in #Brunswick. Today is a great day to do the #SummerSurvey swelteringcities.typeform.com/summersurvey26

We are grateful for the solidarity from @swelteringcities.bsky.social in the campaign to stop compulsory activities for people on Centrelink payments during heatwaves. You can support the campaign by signing and sharing the petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

Stop penalising people on Jobseeker payments during heatwaves

Heatwaves are the deadliest environmental disaster in Australia. We need to make sure everyone can prioritise their safety, and the safety of their family and communities when it gets hot. Unfortuna...

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Most of the eastern half of Australia will face heatwave conditions in the next week. What's your plan for managing the heat and supporting others in your community?

Last week we joined members of the Sydney Heat Taskforce from government, business and civil society to launch the Heat Smart City Plan. One of the 40 key recommendations is to fix NSW renting rules to make sure everyone can live in a heat safe home. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...

Cooling push puts onus on landlords to temper 'dangerously hot' Sydney rentals

A new plan for living with extreme heat calls for minimum thermal standards for rental properties.

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This was a brilliant report that involved some heavy duty data work.

The Australia Institute@australiainstitute.org.au · 2y ago

Great writeup from ABC News on Australia's extreme heat risks. #auspol #climate Our new research identifies the locations around Australia in which the greatest number of vulnerable people will be affected by extreme heat. Find out more: australiainstitute.org.au/report/vulne...

It's been over 34°C for two weeks in Darwin and there are reports that women in Darwin Correction Centre are facing overcrowding, broken air con and being locked outside without enough shade! Sign onto this petition to add your voice to our letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/da...

NT Government must act: Women transferred to Darwin Prison facing dangerous heat and overcrowding

In Darwin, every day of the last two weeks has reached temperatures over 34°. Those temperatures could make anyone unwell, but imagine if you were in overcrowded accommodation, or even stuck outside w...

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