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Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC - second update
Thu, 28/03/2013
What has happened to date? On 13 February 2013, the Australian Government announced it will contribute up to $47 million over eight years to establish a new Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) from 1 July 2013. The Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC will ensure that the valuable work done by the Bushfire CRC can continue while developing a complementary natural hazards research program.

Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC - news from Interim Chair
Tue, 19/03/2013
On 13 February 2013, the Prime Minister announced the Federal Government will make a substantial investment in the establishment of a new Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre.

Learn from fire with staff ride

Photo - Department of Sustainabilty and Environment
Wed, 27/02/2013
A collaboration between the Bushfire CRC and the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service aims to assist fire agencies learn from a bushfire with a staff ride – a practical learning activity in analysing response to a fire.

Fire Australia Summer edition is out
Fire Australia Summer 2013 cover
Wed, 13/02/2013
The Summer 2013 edition of Fire Australia is out now, featuring Bushfire CRC research into improving firefighter health and safety on the cover, plus much more.

Understanding social networks for bushfire preparation
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.

Bushfire CRC experts in the media
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
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
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.

In the media...

Bushfire readiness explored in Perth Hills

Science Network Western Australia
Fri, 24/05/2013

Victoria to include bushfires in planning

Financial Review
Fri, 12/04/2013

Bushfire smoke poses health risks

Monash University
Mon, 08/04/2013

RFS learns from Deans Gap experience

South Coast Register
Wed, 03/04/2013

Research Project Focuses On Deans Gap Bushfire

Power FM 94.9
Tue, 02/04/2013

Study examines response to Deans Gap fire

Illawarra Mercury
Mon, 01/04/2013

Hazard reduction burns in the Shoalhaven

i98FM
Thu, 28/03/2013

Be fire smart

Yass Tribune
Wed, 27/03/2013

Tales of survival and rebuilding from NSW fires

7.30 Report
Fri, 08/03/2013

Welcome boost for national fire and natural hazard research

Get Regional
Tue, 19/02/2013

Welcome boost for national fire and natural hazard research

Get Learning
Tue, 19/02/2013

Welcome boost for national fire and natural hazard research

Get Leading
Tue, 19/02/2013

Welcome boost for national fire and natural hazard research

Get Research
Tue, 19/02/2013

Keeping the bushfire research flame alive

PS News
Tue, 19/02/2013

$47 million CRC funding secures Future Bushfire and Hazard Research

Australian Emergency Management Knowledge Hub
Fri, 15/02/2013

A vison to build on the successful research
Posted: 2 weeks 3 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 3 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 3 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

Biggest emergency management conference in Australasia comes to Perth
Thu, 23/08/2012
The 19th AFAC and Bushfire CRC Conference 2012 will be held in Perth, 28-31 Aug
The 19th AFAC and Bushfire CRC Conference 2012 will be held in Perth, Western Australia, from 28-31 August, 2012, attracting more than 1000 people in emergency services throughout Australasia and high calibre presenters from around the world.

Stress tests for firefighters
Fri, 15/06/2012
Shelford grassfire
ACT firefighters undergo stress tests with bushfire researchers

Climate report prompts call for research funding
Mon, 14/05/2012
Fire at somersby falls
Emergency service agencies and scientists call for more research funding as a Climate Commission report predicts record heatwaves, bushfires and rising sea levels in New South Wales because of climate change.

New book looks at the science of a burning issue
Thu, 17/11/2011
The science and the politics of burning the Australian landscape to reduce bushfire risk and promote biodiversity is the subject of a new CSIRO Publishing book sponsored by the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre to be launched in Melbourne next week by the Hon Bernard Teague, AO, Chair of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission.

Perth Hills residents saw bushfire as a general risk
Thu, 22/09/2011
Roleystone fire
Many Perth Hills residents recognised a bushfire was possible in their area before the February fires, but did not see it as a threat to their own lives or properties, a Bushfire CRC study of residents has found.

Above-normal bushfire activity possible coast-to-coast thanks to grass growth
Sun, 28/08/2011
Seasonal outlook map
The middle of Australia from coast to coast has the potential for above-normal bushfire activity this coming southern fire season because of very large areas of drying grass that grew extensively across the continent following the heavy rains last summer.

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