Extreme weather and rising premiums make parts of regional Australia 'uninsurable'

Insurance costs for some properties have tripled despite never having been directly affected by natural disasterSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the communityJane Brookman says she has been punished for having the wrong postcode. Her farm cottage in the northern rivers region of New South Wales, has not been directly affected by floods or bushfires.But, with Inverell just down the road and Lismore four hours away, it is now considered a high-risk area. Her insurance premium has almost tripled in the past three years.Sign up to receive Guardian Australia's fortnightly Rural Network email newsletterSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the community Continue reading...