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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.

New award for outstanding use of Bushfire CRC research

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.

Grants for end-users to promote Bushfire CRC research internationally

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.

Prescribing fire – new book on a hot topic

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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In the media...

The influence of weather on fire

ABC Radio National Drive
Wed, 29/08/2012

Summer bushfire warning

The West Australian
Wed, 29/08/2012

Average season forecast for Victoria

ABC Local Radio Victoria
Wed, 29/08/2012

Gippsland bushfire threat still unclear

ABC Local Radio Gippsland
Wed, 29/08/2012

Farmers urged to clean up their properties to minimise fire risk

ABC Rural
Wed, 29/08/2012

Condoms help bushfire research

ABC West Australian Country Hour
Wed, 29/08/2012

Bushfire warning for far west NSW

ABC News
Wed, 29/08/2012

Do not become complacent with fire risk

ABC Rural
Wed, 29/08/2012

Above-average bushfire risk for SA summer

ABC News South Australia
Tue, 28/08/2012

Bushfire risk highest across the middle of Australia

ABC Rural
Tue, 28/08/2012

Bushfire forecast helps rural areas prepare

ABC Rural
Tue, 28/08/2012

The above average risk of bushfires this summer

ABC News
Tue, 28/08/2012

The above average risk of bushfires this summer

7 News Sydney
Tue, 28/08/2012

Effects of heat, smoke and sleep deprevation on firefighters

Triple R, Einstein A Go-Go
Sun, 24/06/2012

Decision making under bushfire threat

Triple R, Einstein A Go-Go
Sun, 17/06/2012

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An incredible journey

Posted: 10 years 5 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...

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Gary Morgan
CEO
Bushfire CRC

Tools available into the future

Posted: 10 years 5 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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Nathan Maddock
Communications Officer
Bushfire CRC

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