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Mark's home gets so hot he has to replace his TV

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ABC News reports that a Western Sydney University study has found a lack of thermal safety standards in Australian social housing, exposing tenants to unsafe extreme heat. The research highlighted cases like Mark, whose home became so hot he had to replace his television — an illustration of the conditions some residents face.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-23/sydney-social-hous...

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