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Residents urged to plan for heatwave

SERIOUS concerns are being raised about the health of residents, especially those who are vulnerable, as a prolonged and extreme heatwave begins tomorrow. The Inspector-General for Emergency Management has labelled heatwaves a “silent killer”, and said they are the leading cause of weather-related deaths in Australia. Heat records across the state are tipped to be […]

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