New analysis reveals how Sydney and Melbourne's suburbs face drastically different heat risks, with western areas bearing the brunt of rising temperatures. Explore the data driving Australia's climate adaptation plans.
The Albanese government's new emissions reduction plan is branded a hollow 'Oprah-style' gesture, as experts warn Australia is dangerously off-track from its 2030 climate targets and real action.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils Australia's ambitious new 2035 emissions reduction target of 65%, positioning the nation as a global leader in climate action while ensuring economic stability.
A major gas leak has triggered a large-scale emergency response in Sydney's central business district, forcing evacuations and causing significant disruption. Read the latest updates.
As Australia faces escalating climate disasters, a critical question emerges: does the nation possess the political resolve to implement the transformative policies needed for survival?
The Guardian unveils its ambitious 2025 Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to leading the global conversation on the climate emergency with enhanced reporting, urgent language, and a renewed focus on solutions.
Another iconic Sydney restaurant, the cherished Italian trattoria La Mensola, has announced its permanent closure, citing the devastating and ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hospitality industry.
Breaking news from Australia: Sydney Airport implements a controversial social media ban, PM Albanese signs a landmark treaty with Papua New Guinea, and new climate emissions data reveals critical challenges.
A stark new Australian government report outlines the severe and escalating threats of the climate crisis, raising urgent questions about the nation's political will to meet the challenge with concrete policy.
A stark new Guardian podcast reveals the escalating human and economic costs of climate inaction in Australia, from deadly heatwaves to existential threats from sea-level rise. Experts warn that current policies are failing to match the scale of the crisi
A landmark national climate risk assessment reveals Australia faces existential threats from rising seas and intensifying heatwaves, urging immediate government action.
A landmark Australian government report delivers a stark warning: climate change is an immediate threat to lives and the economy, with heat-related deaths and colossal costs set to skyrocket without urgent action.
A stark scientific assessment reveals climate change is intensifying faster than anticipated, with severe consequences for global weather patterns, ecosystems, and human civilisation.
A Melbourne woman has pleaded guilty to the horrific attempted murder of her newborn son, whom she threw from a first-floor window wrapped in a plastic bag. The shocking case has sent ripples through the community as details of the desperate act emerge.
A major new climate report reveals the profound and immediate threats climate change poses to every Australian, from the economy to health. The government issues a stark warning and calls for urgent national action.
A groundbreaking £1.5 billion plan promises to finally transform Sydney's notorious Western Distributor highway, replacing concrete with green spaces and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure after four decades of failed attempts.
Shocking details emerge as Sydney taxi driver Hattam Assaad is brutally attacked and robbed by a passenger. The community and police are on high alert.
Discover the insider secrets to exploring Sydney like a true local. From waterfront dining to coastal walks and cultural hotspots, this guide reveals the city's best-kept secrets beyond the Opera House.
A landmark legal ruling establishes that combating climate change is a binding legal obligation for governments, not a voluntary act. This pivotal decision could reshape environmental policy and enforcement across the UK and beyond.
Australia's bid to host the crucial 2026 UN climate summit faces collapse as Turkey declines to withdraw its competing proposal, creating a major diplomatic standoff that threatens global climate negotiations.
A quiet Melbourne suburb is reeling after the brutal machete murders of two teenage boys, leaving residents terrified and demanding urgent action on youth violence.
Discover how data-driven environmental scientist Hannah Ritchie challenges doom-laden narratives with actionable, evidence-based solutions for a sustainable future in her groundbreaking new book.
Two Victorian police officers have appeared in Melbourne Magistrates' Court charged over the death of Luke Briggs during a violent arrest in Melbourne's west. The case has sparked a major homicide investigation and raised serious questions about police co
Exclusive report reveals how climate-fuelled extreme weather is triggering widespread psychological trauma, from insomnia to existential dread, across UK communities.
In a major environmental policy reversal, the new Labour government announces the UK's return to the UN Green Climate Fund, signalling a renewed commitment to international climate cooperation and global leadership.
Exclusive insight into the global battle being waged against climate catastrophe. Discover the strategies offering a lifeline for our planet's future amidst unprecedented ecological crises.
Sydney is battling a severe weather onslaught with torrential rain and destructive winds causing widespread disruption, flash flooding, and perilous conditions for commuters. The Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings as the city braces for more cha
A popular Sydney eatery, 'The Shed', has shocked its loyal patrons by announcing its immediate and permanent closure, citing overwhelming family reasons and leaving a community in mourning.
Celebrated chef Josh Niland's unassuming Sydney pub, The Devonshire, has achieved the ultimate culinary accolade, being named Australia's best restaurant. Discover the seafood magic behind this surprising win.
Melbourne's Bar Bambi is under fire as furious customers flood review sites with complaints of appalling service, exorbitant prices, and a hostile atmosphere, branding it the 'worst bar experience' of their lives.