Environment
Brisbane has more tree cover than any other Australian capital, new aerial imagery shows
And homes in suburbs with plenty of trees are seven degrees cooler than those without trees, according to Brisbane City Council research.
- by Tony Moore
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National weather forecast for Sunday December 12
December 12: A low over the Tasman Sea is continuing to move east, allowing winds and showers to ease in eastern NSW and Victoria
National weather forecast for Saturday December 11
December 11: A look at the weekend forecast around the country.
Hazardous surf warning in place for NSW coastline
A hazardous surf warning is in place for the NSW coastline after heavy rain and storms overnight.
Severe storms hit south-east Queensland after floods claim lives of two women
Destructive winds and large hailstones have hit south-east Queensland, after two women lost their lives in floodwaters in the state.
Major flooding hits NSW South Coast with more rain on the way
Major flooding has hit the NSW South Coast with more rainfall expected this weekend.
Severe storms hit south-east Queensland after floods claim lives of two women
A woman has been found dead in floodwaters, swept into a creek after leaving a Hungry Jacks drive-through.
NSW smashed by wild weather
Wild weather is thrashing NSW today as storms, heavy rain, hail and flooding cause chaos across the state.
NSW hit by severe storms and heavy rain
Heavy rain and severe storms have hit parts of NSW, causing flash flooding.
Sydney childcare centre evacuated due to floodwaters
A Sydney childcare centre has been evacuated due to rising floodwaters.
Severe storms continue to lash Australia's east coast
The east coast of Australia has copped a battering by severe storms as parts of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria record over 100 millimetres of rain.