Tag: Roebourne
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Surviving Summer in Roebourne: Australia’s Hottest Town
Introduction: Facing the furnace of Roebourne Roebourne, a small town on the Western Australian coast, sits on the edge of cyclone season and the frontline of climate extremes. In recent summers, residents have faced days when thermometers flirt with or surpass 50C, turning everyday life into a test of endurance. Public housing blocks, often without…
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Roebourne Heat: Surviving Australia’s Hottest Summers
Across the Oven-Like Town Roebourne sits on the edge of the vast Western Australian coastline, where the climate feels less like weather and more like a daily trial. In summer, the town endures heat that can creep into homes through cracked walls and poorly insulated ceilings. For public housing residents, cooling options are limited, often…
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Surviving the Summer: Life in Australia’s Hottest Town When Public Housing Struggles with 50C Heat
In the Shadow of Extreme Heat On the Western Australian coast, the town of Roebourne sits in a brutal spotlight during the long, dry Australian summer. It is a place where temperatures routinely spike and the air feels thick with heat. For public housing residents, the situation is not merely uncomfortable—it is dangerous. In weeks…