Nambucca SES Jason Jones demonstrates how to use sandbags as thousands of residents across the coast pick up on sandbags to protect their properties.

The only reliable way to keep your valuables dry in wet conditions is to store them in a waterproof—as opposed to a water-resistant—backpack. “Water-resistant” typically means the ...

Bribie Island residents have waited hours for sandbags ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Alfred, which is expected to hit the region late on Thursday. Several volunteers have been working tirelessly ...

For millions of people, Cyclone Alfred will be their first. From “go bags” to sandbags, here’s what you should do to be as ready as possible.

PFAS, also known as PFCs, are a category of synthetic chemical that are used to make man-made products waterproof. They're used in outdoor clothing for waterproofing – a job they do very well. But ...

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall from Wednesday and south-east Queensland residents have been warned to ...

In the arena of outdoor speakers, few models come close to the might of the JBL Charge 5. The Award-winning Charge 5 is even more durable and hardwearing than the four Charges that came before it, and ...

But what do those ratings really mean and, crucially, how waterproof is your expensive new phone? Let's break down the jargon and find out. Ingress protection ratings (also known as ...

The city of Pullman is providing sand bags to help control the flooding. They are available to pick up at Pullman Public Works, 825 NW. Guy Street. SR-21 north of Wilbur is also closed due to a ...

Either way, any outdoor activity becomes less fun when you’re wet and chilled. Luckily, there’s a wide variety of waterproof and water resistant gear out there. But what are the real pros and cons ...