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Masters opportunity
Mon, 06/02/2012
Scholarship opportunites are open for masters students to complete the research component of their course work studies.

National bushfire risk
ABC 730 Report 4 Jan 2012 - Gary Morgan
Wed, 04/01/2012
ABC TV talks to the Bushfire CRC about the summer bushfire season.

A solid research base for awards
Scene from the Li’l Larikkins children's fire safety commercial
Mon, 19/12/2011
Bushfire CRC research was associated with three winning projects in the 2011 Australian Safer Communities Awards presented by the Commonwealth Attorney General in Canberra.

Proceedings of Bushfire CRC & AFAC 2011 Conference Science Day
Wed, 14/12/2011
The formal proceedings of the Science Day held as part of the Bushfire CRC and AFAC 2011 Conference in Sydney are now available. These papers have been anonymously reviewed and published as formal proceedings.

Progress report for members
Gary Morgan at the November 23 Stakeholder Council and AGM
Tue, 06/12/2011
A busy and informative program occupied attendees at the Bushfire CRC Stakeholders Council Annual General Meeting in Melbourne on 23 November.

Call for papers for 2012 AFAC and Bushfire CRC conference
Tue, 06/12/2011
A Call for Papers is out for the 2012 AFAC and Bushfire CRC Conference.

Helping hand
Tue, 06/12/2011
Bushfire CRC research is helping Fire and Rescue NSW managers to better understand the symptoms and health effects of smoke exposure and appropriate mitigation strategies.

Burning Issues book launch
The Hon Bernard Teague AO (left) Professor Mark Adams and Gary Morgan
Thu, 24/11/2011
The Hon Bernard Teague, AO, has launched Burning Issues, the new book by Professor Mark Adams and Dr Peter Attiwill on the controversial history and practice of controlled burning in Australia.

In the media...

Closing of the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre may be averted

Wildfire Today
Fri, 15/02/2013

Government announces new bushfire CRC

Research Career
Thu, 14/02/2013

Bushfire research funding to finish mid-year

insurancenews.com.au
Mon, 11/02/2013

In Australia, Record Weather Fuels Climate Policy Process

Science Insider
Tue, 05/02/2013

Federal funding of bushfire research dries up

Canberra Times
Mon, 04/02/2013

Federal funding of bushfire research dries up

The Age
Mon, 04/02/2013

Bushfire Co-operative Research Centre to receive no funding from federal government in 2013-14

The Daily Telegraph
Sun, 03/02/2013

NSW premier condemns bushfire research cut

The West Australian
Sun, 03/02/2013

NSW premier condemns bushfire research cut

Ninemsn
Sun, 03/02/2013

NSW premier condemns bushfire research cut

7 News
Sun, 03/02/2013

NSW premier condemns bushfire research cut

SBS World News Australia
Sun, 03/02/2013

Premier condemns bushfire research cut

The Weekly Times
Sun, 03/02/2013

Bushfire Co-operative Research Centre to receive no funding from federal government in 2013-14

news.com.au
Sun, 03/02/2013

Bushfire Co-operative Research Centre to receive no funding from federal government in 2013-14

Herald Sun
Sun, 03/02/2013

Federal bushfire research center loses funding

Wildfire Today
Sun, 03/02/2013

A vison to build on the successful research
Posted: 2 weeks 2 days ago

The Governing Board of the Bushfire CRC is currently considering a vision to build upon the successful research program of the last decade.

As the new Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC lays its foundations over the coming year, the Bushfire CRC will focus on completing its research program and working with partners to ensure the research is thoroughly taken up within...

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Gary Morgan
Gary Morgan
CEO Bushfire CRC

Fire Notes - a valuable communication tool
Posted: 2 weeks 2 days ago

Fire Notes are a valuable tool to communicate your research outcomes and potential implications to agencies and other interested audiences.  Feedback from a range of our end users has clearly indicated that they value Fire Notes and that they expect Fire Notes on all Bushfire CRC projects.

The writing, editing and production process...

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David Bruce
David Bruce
Communications Manager Bushfire CRC

See you at the Research Forum
Posted: 2 weeks 2 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...

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Richard Thornton
Dr Richard Thornton
Deputy CEO and Research Director Bushfire CRC

Media Releases

Managing exposure to bushfire smoke
Thu, 17/05/2007
As bushfires burn throughout Australia virtually all year round, the role of the firefighter remains a difficult one. With an ever expanding rural-urban interface, firefighters are often involved in protecting property and apart from the intense heat and physical demands, firefighters may also be exposed to bushfire smoke that contains a cocktail of volatile compounds. Research by Annemarie De Vos from the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre has found that the types of face masks available for those at the fire-front vary greatly in their ability to shield the firefighter from particulate matter and the gases present in bushfire smoke.

Fight or flight: Australian research offers an alternative approach for Europe’s growing forest fire hazard
Mon, 14/05/2007
Researchers at 4th International Wildfire Conference in Seville talk about "Stay or Go".

Board appoints chairman - Len Foster takes the helm
Wed, 11/04/2007
The Governing Board of the Bushfire CRC has appointed Len Foster AO as its new chairman.

GPSports elite athlete technology used to track fire fighters in fighting Victorian bushfires
Fri, 02/02/2007
GPS technology used to track firefighter movements by researchers

Are Big Fires inevitable? A National Bushfire Forum
Mon, 01/01/2007
Announcement of National Bushfire Forum for 27 February 2007, Canberra

Stay or Go media briefing
Mon, 16/10/2006
Vital decisions that could save lives and homes “Prepare, stay and defend or leave early” – a national briefing for journalists to launch new evidence supporting a controversial bushfire action policy developed by Australian bushfire agencies.

Recent FireNotes

Fire impact and risk evaluation

Predicting bushfire preparedness from bushfire expectations

Promoting community bushfire preparedness

The influence of familiarity on teamwork and decision making

Economic contributions to bushfire management and policy

Understanding social networks for bushfire preparation