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Fire Note 104 presents examples of social networks
Tue, 05/02/2013
Fire Note 104 presents examples of social networks, aiming to understand the quality and characteristics of a social network that can aid bushfire preparedness.
Financial Review article on Bushfire CRC funding
Fri, 01/02/2013
Many Bushfire CRC experts have been in demand from the media in recent times. View all the articles, radio interviews and TV appearances here.
Fears and myths in fire law
Tue, 29/01/2013
Since the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission, litigation due to damage caused by bushfires has come into the spotlight. But just how common is bushfire litigation? A Bushfire CRC researcher has delved into the legal archives and produced a valuable resource.
Firefighter research needs you
Tue, 29/01/2013
A Bushfire CRC collaborative project aims to provide fire agencies around Australia with critical intelligence about how fireground conditions affect firefighters’ ability to work safely and efficiently. The project needs volunteer firefighters to participate in scenario simulations to help with the study.
Fire Note 103 explains the importance of urban and regional planning
Thu, 17/01/2013
Fire Note 103 explains the importance of urban and regional planning in managing bushfire risk.
Fire Note 102 explains the importance of a knowledge management system
Tue, 15/01/2013
Fire Note 102 explains the importance of a knowledge management system for the development of bushfire communication products. It shows the potential benefits of such a system for fire agencies, and outlines how the creation of a knowledge management system supports the Effective Communication: Communities and Bushfire project and broader bushfire research.
A Bushfire CRC research task force has been deployed to Tasmania
Mon, 14/01/2013
Up to 20 of Australia’s leading bushfire researchers will today begin investigating areas of national significance from the bushfires in Tasmania’s south east.
Australia’s leading bushfire researchers will investigate the Tasmanina fires
Mon, 07/01/2013
Australia’s leading bushfire researchers will this week begin investigating areas of national significance from the bushfires in Tasmania.

In the media...

Australian Conservation Foundation
Fri, 11/01/2013
936 ABC Hobart
Thu, 10/01/2013
The Conversation
Thu, 10/01/2013
The Conversation
Thu, 10/01/2013
ABC News
Thu, 10/01/2013
Castlemaine Independent
Thu, 10/01/2013
Today Tonight
Thu, 10/01/2013
Arup
Thu, 10/01/2013
HealthCanal.com
Thu, 10/01/2013
The Conversation
Wed, 09/01/2013
The Mercury
Wed, 09/01/2013
Phys.org
Wed, 09/01/2013
Herald Sun
Wed, 09/01/2013
Business Environment Network
Wed, 09/01/2013
Science Media Centre
Wed, 09/01/2013
Posted: 1 week 4 days ago

‘Social benefit’ was the buzz phrase out of the 2008 review of the national Cooperative Research Centres program. Finally, Public Good CRCs were acknowledged for their long struggle for attention and ongoing support in a funding program renowned for supporting technological breakthroughs in the manufacturing, mining, medical and agriculture sectors.

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Posted: 1 week 4 days ago

The Bushfire CRC, along with Victoria's emergency services agencies, met recently with Bob Jensen, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the United States Department of Homeland Security, who is visiting Australia as a Fulbright scholar.

Jensen’s most interesting insights were into the role of communications during times of...

David Bruce
Communications Manager Bushfire CRC
Posted: 5 weeks 5 days ago

One of my favourite aspects of the Bushfire CRC and AFAC conference week is the Research Forum, which begins the conference on Monday 2 September. This year’s Research Forum is the third incarnation, and promises to be one of the best yet. The Research Forum provides one of the best opportunities for researchers and scientists not currently connected to the Bushfire...

Richard Thornton
Deputy CEO and Research Director Bushfire CRC

Media Releases

Fri, 26/08/2011
Gary Morgan at conference launch
The AFAC & Bushfire CRC Conference in Sydney kicks off next week at Darling harbour. The conference theme this year is New World, New Thinking and you can follow it on the Knowledge Web.
Wed, 10/08/2011
Outlook map for fire potential in northern Australia
The Bushfire CRC’s Northern Australia Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for the Northern Territory and northern Western Australia and Queensland has been published.
Thu, 05/05/2011
Launch of 2011 conference in Sydney - Minister with group
The NSW Minister for Police and Emergency Services has launched the conference program for the upcoming Bushfire CRC and AFAC annual conference.
Thu, 05/05/2011
Bushfire Science is the topic for a public event in Stawell, Victoria, next week, hosted by Free Range Science and the Bushfire CRC.
Tue, 19/04/2011
Wed, 23/02/2011
Residents of the Perth hills areas affected by the recent bushfires will be invited to take part in a study of how communities deal with fire.