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A new national natural hazard research centre: now seeking contributing partners
Photo credit: Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC The new national research centre for disaster resilience and disaster risk reduction...


Preventing and fighting extreme fires - A substantial effort of Europe on Research and Innovation
After Australia and North America, Europe has really entered in the era of extreme bushfires during the last decade (the European...


When protection takes over fightingÂ
High velocity wind-driven fires facing dense habitat Fire and Rescue Service of Bouches du Rhône The department of Bouche du Rhône...


The Bushfire Behaviour and Management Group The University of Melbourne
Understanding the Origin and Development of Extreme and Mega Bushfires Extreme and megafires result in significant damage to property and...


When fires cause storms
Photo Credit: Christine Harper, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Australia Fire-generated thunderstorms,...


The Australian Exposure Information Platform: uncovering national exposure
Photo Credit: Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Understanding what is exposed at any location during emergencies is a highly valuable...


The Australian Flammability Monitoring System: providing a clear picture of landscape dryness
Photo Credit: Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Understanding and predicting fire danger and behaviour is a priority for fire agencies,...


The IAATO Antarctic Fellowship
Deadline for applications: 31st of May 2021 The International Association Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), the Council of Managers of...


Fire memories: gathering stories about the fire impacts and responses to build resilience
The project led by A/Prof Karine Dupre from Griffith University, on the Bushfie Stories Project aims to build community resilience to...


Federal government to create new natural disaster agency
The Australian government will follow the bushfire royal commission recommendationto create a new agency to improve Australia resilience...
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