New developments in western Sydney show what happens when governments focus on the housing crisis without also tackling the climate crisis – the cure to one problem can make the other worse.

• Caitlin Fitzsimmons

No matter what is done to reduce carbon emissions, more violent weather, sea-level rise, flooding, fire and drought are inevitable. That scenario is raising huge questions for governments, councils, communities and authorities.

• Michael Bachelard, Bianca Hall and Gay Alcorn

This year’s Melbourne International Film Festival has kicked off. Here we take a closer look at what’s on the schedule.

• 10 stories

The Age brings together the people, ideas and conversations shaping the future of our city, culminating in a major conference in October.

• 6 stories