Rochelle Schoff
@rochelleschoff.bsky.social
PhD researching the history of droughts and extreme weather in southeastern Australia, La Trobe University
Looking forward to discussing the fascinating history of heatwaves and hot weather in Australia with Mandy Paul and Rebecca Jones 🌡️☀️
☀️Join us on November 27 for a topical panel discussion in our last Making Public Histories webinar of 2025!
Our three expert environmental historians will present 'Thinking about the weather: Heatwaves and history in twentieth century Australia'.
➡️ Register: tinyurl.com/43t43hbb
Our three expert environmental historians will present 'Thinking about the weather: Heatwaves and history in twentieth century Australia'.
➡️ Register: tinyurl.com/43t43hbb
November 7, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Looking forward to discussing the fascinating history of heatwaves and hot weather in Australia with Mandy Paul and Rebecca Jones 🌡️☀️
A preview of some new research on the 1939 heatwave which I have been working on with Mandy Paul
In 1939, Adelaide endured 13 straight days of extreme heat – residents’ diaries from the time reveal old-fashioned cooling strategies.
Sleeping on beaches and staying social: how Australians kept cool in heatwaves before modern technology
theconversation.com
January 23, 2025 at 3:06 AM
A preview of some new research on the 1939 heatwave which I have been working on with Mandy Paul