From nuclear winter to asteroid strikes, Australia could be one of the safest places on Earth if, or rather when, a global catastrophe strikes. But researchers warn no country would escape unscathed.

The end isn't nigh I feel the need to issue a public service announcement, to try to alleviate some of the extreme anxiety I keep encountering in people, and sometimes feel in m...

Worried about capital gains tax or high-priced petrol? Frontbencher Andrew Leigh says Australia is facing bigger problems.

One lives in the bush for $50 a week. Another grows vegetables in South Australia. Meet Australia's doomsday preppers.

Artist and coder Kyle McDonald has a theory: The ultra-rich will flee city centers before an apocalyptic event.

How the Iran War will reshape your economic reality & the steps you can take to minimize the impact.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle has intensified into a category five system and is expected to cross the coast tomorrow morning. Follow live

A new study found that in the Eaton and Palisades fires, homes that had already adopted proposed regulations on creating vegetation-free buffers were less likely to burn.

Norwegians are pioneering better models of catastrophe preparation.

When there are bushfires, floods or storms, Emergency Services issue simple warnings to help you make faster decisions. Know the warnings. Plan ahead.

A growing number of concerned citizens are building subterranean emergency bunkers as a precaution against disaster. Should you join the underground movement? And if so, how?

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The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts. This week’s followed the S...

Really lucky people may have a specific set of skills that bring chance opportunities their way.

In february 2025, scientists at the university of chicago moved the doomsday clock to 89 seconds to midnight. the clock is a metaphor for humanity’s ris...

With war on their doorstep, Europeans have been warned to prepare survival kits with enough essentials to last them 72 hours, and Britain's leading disaster expert says the idea has been borrowed from...

Bottled water and batteries were being stripped from supermarket shelves in the hours after Queensland Premier David Crisafulli told residents to “get prepared” for Cyclone Alfred.

Beachside and low-lying suburbs most at risk, city council flood map shows, when category-two storm hits coast * Tropical Cyclone Alfred LIVE updates and latest news * Alice thought Brisbane wouldn’t flood twice in one decade. Now she’s bracing for…

Talk to your neighbours. Do they have a generator or a camping fridge you can use? This is an opportunity to get to know your community and pool your resources.

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Extreme heat is leading to a rise in a range of mental health and social issues. Experts say its effects need to be taken more seriously.

Repair cafes extend the life of everyday items, but there are deeper benefits for all involved.

What Angelenos can learn from the Maui Wildfire Exposure health survey.

A former fire chief who has battled fires in California and Australia says the devastation that has swept Los Angeles "could absolutely happen here".

Getting lost in the bush can happen in a split second. Knowing what to do next can be the difference between death and survival, experts say.

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Fires driven by fierce winds scorched parts of the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and choking the sky with smoke.

Prepare for wildfires in California in 3 steps: Ready, Set, Go! Learn how to harden your home, create defensible space, implement fire-smart landscaping & more.

Heading to a NSW national park? Be prepared with the free NSW National Parks app. Download now.

NSW National Parks and NSW Police have a trip intention form so you can tell family and friends about your bushwalking adventure before you go. Find out how the trip intention form works.

Find out where you can hire a PLB for free in NSW. If you're planning a walk in a remote area, bringing a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is an added safety precaution.