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    Locals, young men and children in most danger during flooding, research says

    • With an estimated 50,000 people warned to prepare for isolation across New South Wales’ Mid North Coast and Hunter regions, experts are reminding residents that entering floodwaters often poses the most significant risk to life.
    • Date
      22/05/2025
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    Postgraduate scholar’s work sparks change in firefighter health

    • Dr Kiam Padamsey's PhD project is already improving the health and safety of Western Australian firefighters.
    • Date
      20/05/2025
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    Bushfire impacts on Queensland's electricity infrastructure discussed in webinar

    • A panel of experts to discuss the valuable insights the Project IGNIS model provided into the quantification of bushfire risks and their implications for electricity infrastructure management in Queensland.  
    • Date
      16/05/2025
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    Now hiring - Communications Manager

    • The Centre is seeking a Communications Manager to join the team.
    • Date
      13/05/2025
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    Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred a ‘practice run’

    • The JCU Cyclone Testing Station’s report highlights building damages from TC Alfred.
    • Date
      07/05/2025
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    New NHRF25 keynotes, workshops and panels

    • With registrations to the Natural Hazards Research Forum 2025 (NHRF25) nearing capacity, this is your sign to get in quick.
    • Date
      30/04/2025
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    Postgraduate scholar science communication finalist

    • Centre Postgraduate scholarship student, was this week announced as a finalist for Cooperative Research Australia’s national science communication competition,
    • Date
      30/04/2025
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    LA fires from a local and international perspective

    • The important relationship between natural and built environments and improvements to fire safety and infrastructure resilience were highlighted as lessons from the LA fires
    • Date
      30/04/2025
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    Natural Hazards Research Australia 2025 research awards open

    • Our inaugural research awards are now open for 2025 with two categories to support and celebrate the Centre's network of researchers and postgraduate students.
    • Date
      24/04/2025
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    Research network grows

    • Four new Associate Students join Natural Hazards Research Australia’s (the Centre) education program, contributing to the ever-expanding research network. 
    • Date
      24/04/2025