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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.
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.
Tue, 06/12/2011
A Call for Papers is out for the 2012 AFAC and Bushfire CRC Conference.
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.
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.
Tue, 22/11/2011
The Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre is introducing the Research Utilisation Award to acknowledge agencies that make outstanding use of Bushfire CRC research.
Tue, 22/11/2011
The Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre is making available three grants a year of up to $3000 to support end-users of the organisation’s research to attend major international conferences to discuss and promote the use of the research.
Burning Issues
Wed, 09/11/2011
Planned fuel-reduction burning remains one of the most controversial issues in managing forests and lowering the risk of bushfires to people and property. A new book, Burning Issues, by Professor Mark Adams and Dr Peter Attiwill, takes a comprehensive look at the subject.

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Posted: 9 years 9 months ago

After 11 years, we are about to enter the last month of your Bushfire CRC. It has been an incredible journey since 2003.

For me, what has stood out the most, notwithstanding the ground breaking research, is the culture change the industry has undertaken throughout this period. At the heart of this has been the close partnership between the Bushfire CRC and AFAC. The...

Posted: 9 years 9 months ago

There is only a month left of the Bushfire CRC, but there is plenty of activity going on. The Research to Drive Change series has been launched, with two successful online forums held. Keep your eyes peeled to the...

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