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A low-intensity prescribed burn removing leaf litter and debris from the ground. Photo: Marta Yebra
Fire Australia Issue Three 2020
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With Dr Marta Yebra in the driver’s seat (right), ACT Parks and Conservation Service staff Brian Levine (left) and Dr Adam Leavesley (middle) investigate soil and vegetation dryness using the mapping software. Photo: Geoff Cary
12 Sep 2018
Satellites to help show when the bush is ready to burn
fire, modelling, soil moisture
The importance of including the whole community in training has been a key finding from this project. The importance of including the whole community in training has been a key finding from this project.
12 Sep 2018
Remote Indigenous communities welcome two-way training
communities, indigenous communities, Northern Australia
During emergencies, individuals and teams often work under considerable pressure. Photo: New Zealand Fire Service.
01 Jun 2018
Teamwork when the heat is on
communication, decision making, emergency management
Science is helping our emergency services keep us safe.
01 Jun 2018
Making a difference
fire, risk management, soil moisture
An interviewee shows a researcher the impact the bushfire had on his property. Photo: NSW Rural Fire Service.
01 Jun 2018
Research gives insight into community bushfire response
communities, emergency management, fire
Coaching and mentoring are relationship-based activities that require cooperation. Photo: Department of Biodiversity, Conversations and Attractions WA.
01 Jun 2018
Resource explores coaching and mentoring opportunities for IMTs
communication, decision making, emergency management
Drivers for the coaching and mentoring resource include unique demands on IMT roles. Photo: Victoria State Emergency Service
31 May 2018
Enhancing teamwork and research utilisation
communities, decision making, emergency management
The Elephant Hill Fire. Photo: Paul Simakoff Eliims
29 Mar 2018
Disaster reduction forum and research into floods, sea level rise and fire thunderstorms
communities, emergency management, multi-hazard
The 2015 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction panel.
29 Mar 2018
Disaster resilience – from the global to the local
emergency management, planning, resilience
The Texas National Guard rescuing a Houston resident during Hurricane Harvey.
29 Mar 2018
Could Sydney be the next Houston?
cyclone, flood, planning
Preparing communities for sea level rise and increased coastal flooding is a difficult task. Photo: Julie G (CC BY-ND 2.0)
29 Mar 2018
Can your community cope with rising tides?
coastal, communities, flood
Photographs taken by field or aerial observers are essential. Photo: Stephen Wilkes.
29 Mar 2018
Predicting fire thunderstorms
fire impacts, fire severity, fire weather
Japan deployment. Photo: Tim Fox AFSM
29 Mar 2018
Research strengthens incident management team development
decision making, emergency management, risk management
15 Dec 2017
Managing animals in emergencies
animals, resilience, risk management
Bart van Leeuwen delivers his keynote address
15 Dec 2017
Collaborating for success at AFAC17 in Sydney
emergency management
Photo: NSW SES
15 Dec 2017
Priorities to guide hazards research
emergency management, multi-hazard, risk management

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In the media

19 Oct
Green Left
A place like Cobargo
19 Oct
Insurance News
Insurers say prescribed burns could help fine-tune premiums
15 Oct
Knowledia
Australia must prepare now for climate-related disasters or pay more later, insurance regulator says
14 Oct
The Guardian
Australia must prepare now for climate-related disasters or pay more later, insurance regulator says
14 Oct
Exec Review
Australia must prepare now for climate-related disasters or pay more later, insurance regulator says
14 Oct
Insurance & Risk
Senate bushfire inquiry recommends major changes for next fire season
14 Oct
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
Executive Board Member Geoff Summerhayes - Speech to Australian Business Roundtable for Disaster Resilience and Safer Communities webinar
14 Oct
MSN News
Australia must prepare now for climate-related disasters or pay more later, insurance regulator says
13 Oct
International Fire Fighter
Wetter conditions in Australia may lead to a fire season very different from a year ago
13 Oct
LGiU
In Conversation: Bushfires and Natural Hazards, What’s Your Plan B (and C, D, E)?
13 Oct
Wildfire Today
Wetter conditions in Australia may lead to a fire season very different from a year ago
13 Oct
Fire Aviation
Australia to have six large air tankers during the 2020-2021 bushfire season
12 Oct
ABC Weather
BOM's severe weather outlook signals wet summer ahead, with flooding and more cyclones likely
08 Oct
The Examiner
Levees at the ready, but how much flooding can Launceston take?
07 Oct
The Daily Telegraph
NSW weather: Summer to bring floods and fires, water restrictions remain

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