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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...

Ballarat fire season: CFA urges preparation

Ballarat Courier
Tue, 18/09/2012

Firies ready for the fight of their lives this summer

The Daily Telegraph
Fri, 14/09/2012

Firies ready for the fight of their lives this summer

Herald Sun
Fri, 14/09/2012

Bushfire warning

The Project - Channel 10
Thu, 13/09/2012

Grass fire dangers

The Land
Sat, 08/09/2012

CQ residents on bushfire alert

Rockhampton Morning Daily
Thu, 06/09/2012

CQ residents on bushfire alert

Sunshine Coast Daily
Thu, 06/09/2012

Hazard reduction continues despite total fire ban

Narooma News
Wed, 05/09/2012

Fire fears as hot northerly winds hit state

The Daily Telegraph
Wed, 05/09/2012

Authorities warn of a bad bushfire season in the Kimberley

ABC Kimberley
Wed, 05/09/2012

Fire ban in place for parts of NSW

News.com.au
Tue, 04/09/2012

A tough bushfire season ahead

ABC Kimberley
Tue, 04/09/2012

Ominous predictions for Australian bushfire season

Asia Pacific Fire
Tue, 04/09/2012

A tough bushfire season ahead

ABC South West WA
Tue, 04/09/2012

Bushfire CRC releases summer bushfire forecast

Fatcow
Mon, 03/09/2012

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An incredible journey

Posted: 10 years 6 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 6 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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