Remote residents 'cooking from the inside' sue NT government

Residents of Papunya, a community in the Northern Territory, are suing the NT government for allegedly failing to provide climate-safe public housing. The community is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures regularly reaching 40 degrees, leading to health issues such as seizures, dehydration, and heat exhaustion. The residents are alleging that the government has breached its duty as a landlord to protect tenants from heat-related illnesses. The case aims to set a precedent for public housing across Australia, highlighting the need for governments to provide habitable and climate-resilient homes for vulnerable communities.