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Researchers needed for wildlife research

The latest round of new research opportunities is now open, investigating assessment and management of native wildlife populations and developing guidelines for seizing and holding wildlife. Expressions of interest close on 3 August.

13 Jul

Australia’s emergency responders thrive in ever-changing complex environments

Emergency management leaders to gather in Perth to discuss how to adapt and weather change at AFAC18 powered by INTERSCHUTZ.

6 Jul

Scientists needed for new research

Researchers are needed to lead two new projects with the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC. The projects are being undertaken for the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and cover...

2 Jul

Research abroad for PhD

A PhD student has been living abroad for five months to support his studies on Indigenous burning for cultural purposes.

29 Jun

Researchers sought for projects

Researchers are needed to lead three new projects with the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC. The projects are being undertaken for the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and cover the...

27 Jun

PhD wins prestigious award

PhD student Ashley Wright has been recognised for his excellent contributions to flood research by Monash University.

22 Jun

New research opportunities available

Expressions of interest are currently being sought for three new research projects involving community resilience, climate change impacts and prescribed burning. These projects will be undertaken for the Victorian...

21 Jun

Research highlighted at peak flood forum

The Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC supported the recent Floodplain Management Association conference on the Gold Coast with a booth in the trade display, while a number of CRC projects presented their research...

18 Jun

Complexity across the Tasman

The connections between Australian and New Zealand research in natural hazards were the focus of a workshop in Wellington last month.

15 Jun

Improving organisational learning and teamwork

Two CRC end-users have spoken about their first-hand experiences being involved in a research project that is shaping the way emergency managers think, learn and communicate information to their teams in highly...

15 Jun

Strengthening the future in Queensland

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services is using Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC research to support its strategic planning into the next decade.

In the media

07 Oct	The Hills	Rural Fire Service commissioner warns of tough bushfire season due to above average temperatures
05 Oct	Canberra Times	Bushfires: Residents risk lives by waiting for smoke
05 Oct	The Examiner	Season of danger looming
01 Oct	Daily Mail	Heatwaves, increased bushfires and sizzling temperatures: Australia's summer set to be a scorcher
30 Sep	Coffs Coast Advocate	With October comes the bushfire threat
30 Sep	Canberra Times	Climate Council: bushfire season will be more intense and last longer
29 Sep	Stock Journal	Mercury Rising puts heat on bushfires
26 Sep	Mudgee Guardian	Bush fire season begins next week
22 Sep	Scoop	Disaster management conference hits Wellington
18 Sep	Farm Weekly	Warning to take fire precautions
17 Sep	Daily Telegraph	Bushfire season 2014: Prepare yourself, prepare your family and prepare your home, warns the RFS
17 Sep	The UnderAge	Bushfire worry as "worse than normal" fire season looms
09 Sep	ABC Great Southern WA	Above average bushfire threat for Goldfields Midland region this summer
08 Sep	Herald Sun East	Healesville highlighted in report showing Victoria likely to see fire season more active than the last
08 Sep	Property Observer	How to: Prepare your house for a natural disaster
08 Sep	Reactions	Australia facing 'above normal' bushfire season
08 Sep	Insurance News	Record temperatures trail a blaze
03 Sep	NZ Farmer	Farming hazard behaviours studied
03 Sep	The West Australian	WA warned of summer fire danger
03 Sep	Sunraysia Daily	Bushfire risk warning