| Why is NSW flooding again? |
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| It's a familiar situation across the Greater Sydney basin and beyond. Time and again this year, Sydney and NSW residents have been told the rain is unusual. So just how unusual is it? And how much are La Niña cycles and climate change really to blame? |
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| How can we become more resilient to floods? |
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| Cities like New Orleans weathered storms far better after the harsh lessons of Katrina, but Australia has a unique source of knowledge that is being ignored when it comes to disaster planning, experts say. |
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| Stay connected with the ABC in an emergency |
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The ABC is your destination for up-to-date emergency warnings and advice.
During an emergency situation, your local ABC Radio station will provide the latest warnings and advice. Tune in via AM/FM radio or connect to any station from across Australia on the the ABC listen app. Make sure to know how to reach us if the power goes down - invest in a battery-operated radio and know your local frequency.
The ABC Emergency website is also a useful resource to find incidents close to your location or check on emergencies that may affect family and friends in other parts of the country. |
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| Western Sydney home owners bear brunt of interest rate hikes |
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| This week the Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate for the third time in as many months. Single mum Del Hayes is one of a growing number of Western Sydney home owners struggling to make ends meet. |
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| Download our free ABC listen app |
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| The ABC listen app connects you to the best podcasts, live radio and audiobooks from the voices you know and love. Download today and hear the world differently. | | DOWNLOAD |
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| How to remove household mould |
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| The continuous rainfall and increased humidity due to ongoing rain across Sydney has meant our houses have once again become ideal breeding grounds for mould. Here's how to remove it and prevent future growth. |
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| The fruit and veg that's more affordable and what to cook with it |
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| Seen lettuce and cauliflower for sale at high prices? Fruit and veg expert Thanh Truong explains why this is the case — and shares his tips for the best affordable veggies to buy and what to cook with them. |
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| Take a journey inside a traditional Middle Eastern kitchen with Karima Hazim, who runs Lebanese cooking classes with her mum Sivine. | | TELL ME MORE |
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| Celebrate our 90th birthday – take a journey with us |
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Join Richard Fidler for ‘Tuned In: 90 years of ABC Radio’ a one-hour special featuring your favourite voices and memorable moments as we take a trip through the years of ABC Radio.
You’ll hear rare archival audio and presenters past and present as we journey through the amazing stories, news and music that’s kept you interested, informed and in good company for over 90 years. |
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| Discover more of the ABC on our Apps | | Find out how to download your favourite app. |
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