Tag: natural disasters
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No, not again! A third straight La Niña is likely – here’s how you and your family can prepare
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Hearts sank along the Australian east coast this week when the Bureau of Meteorology announced a third consecutive La Niña was likely this year....
Royal Perth Hospital the first public hospital with electronic prescriptions – A National First
In a first for public hospitals nationally, patients at Royal Perth Hospital can now obtain electronic prescriptions that can be dispensed at community pharmacies.
A...
World first experiment using drones for wildlife health checks
A University of South Australia PhD student can now add 'world first' to her CV after collaborating with global cinematographer Douglas Thron to accurately...
The floods have killed at least 21 Australians. Adapting to a harsher climate is now a life-or-death matter
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The devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales highlight, yet again, Australia’s failure to plan for natural disasters. As we’re seeing...
We can’t keep relying on charities and the food industry to supply food after disasters – the government must lead
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Australia is facing yet another “unprecedented” weather event as extreme flooding across Queensland and New South Wales submerges entire towns.
In the immediate aftermath, there’s a new challenge...