We are grateful for the solidarity from @swelteringcities.bsky.social in the campaign to stop compulsory activities for people on Centrelink payments during heatwaves. You can support the campaign by signing and sharing the petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

Most of the eastern half of Australia will face heatwave conditions in the next week. What's your plan for managing the heat and supporting others in your community?

Last week we joined members of the Sydney Heat Taskforce from government, business and civil society to launch the Heat Smart City Plan. One of the 40 key recommendations is to fix NSW renting rules to make sure everyone can live in a heat safe home. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...

This was a brilliant report that involved some heavy duty data work.

It's been over 34°C for two weeks in Darwin and there are reports that women in Darwin Correction Centre are facing overcrowding, broken air con and being locked outside without enough shade! Sign onto this petition to add your voice to our letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/da...