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Australia Must Treat Heat Like a Disaster | Melbourne News
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- Sep 15, 2026
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- 95
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Summary
Australia’s silent heat crisis is deadlier than bushfires, floods, and storms combined — and we’re not ready. Between 2000 and 2018, more Aussies died from extreme heat than any other disaster. Europe’s recent heatwaves show what’s coming: deadly conditions that disrupt daily life and threaten survival — especially for the elderly, outdoor workers, and those in poorly cooled homes. While NSW has improved its response, dangerous heat often slips through the cracks. We need year-round, coordinated action — better housing, more shade, clearer public data — and a united effort from governments, employers, and communities to treat heat like the emergency it is. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/15/europes-summer-emergency-was-a-dire-warning-for-australia-what-can-be-learned-before-its-too-late More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/227079498cc3a5d5 Report issues to [email protected].