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Fri, 01/04/2011
The Bushfire CRC has published some solid, interesting fire notes recently - dont miss out.

WA research in Board's focus

Fri, 04/03/2011
The Governing Board of the Bushfire CRC met with researchers and agency partners in Perth in February.

Survey of Perth hills bushfire-affected communities begins

Houses after Perth hills fires February 2011
Wed, 23/02/2011
Bushfire CRC researchers have begun a survey of Perth hills residents affected by recent bushfires.

Conference call for papers

Fri, 04/02/2011
The 2011 annual conference of the Bushfire CRC and AFAC is now offering two opportunities for presenters.

Convair bombers on trial

Wed, 02/02/2011
Convair water bombers have conducted their first test drop as part of an Australian-first trial through the Bushfire CRC to determine the aircraft’s suitability for Victorian firefighting.

New Zealand fire forecast

New Zealand bushfire forecast release for 2010-11
Fri, 17/12/2010
Across New Zealand, significant areas have above normal fire potential for the current season.

Board meets in New Zealand

Thu, 16/12/2010
Our New Zealand partners hosted the last Board meeting for 2010 in Christchurch in early December.

New fire commissioner briefs Bushfire CRC on the challenges ahead

Fire Commissioner visits Dec 10
Thu, 02/12/2010
Victoria’s new Fire Services Commissioner, Craig Lapsley, has briefed Bushfire CRC staff on his role, which was created following a recommendation of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission.

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In the media...

NSW closes fire stations during bushfire emergency

Green Left Weekly
Sat, 14/09/2013

Clear and present danger

The Age
Sat, 14/09/2013

Clear and present danger

The Standard
Sat, 14/09/2013

Shoalhaven faces above average bushfire risk this season

South Coast Register
Fri, 13/09/2013

An Early Start To Bushfire Season Sparks Concern Across Australia

Think Progress
Fri, 13/09/2013

Bushfires can occur year round: we have to be prepared

The Conversation
Thu, 12/09/2013

Early start to fire season should not surprise anyone

North Queensland Register
Wed, 11/09/2013

Horror start to season as bushfire conditions develop early

Brisbane Times
Wed, 11/09/2013

Spring sparks bushfire threat

Hawksbury Gazette
Wed, 11/09/2013

Early start to fire season should not surprise anyone

Brisbane Times
Wed, 11/09/2013

'Beware and prepare' is the bushfire code

Casey Weekly
Wed, 11/09/2013

Bushfires threaten Sydney's western suburbs

Newcastle Herald
Wed, 11/09/2013

Bushfires threaten Sydney's western suburbs

Midland Express
Wed, 11/09/2013

'Beware and prepare' is the bushfire code

Melton and Moorabool Weekly
Wed, 11/09/2013

Bushfires threaten Sydney's western suburbs

Mandurah Mail
Wed, 11/09/2013

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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

Recent FireNotes

Model Pinpoints Factors Driving Extreme Bushfire Behaviour

Fire Note 137: In the 2003 Canberra bushfires, a number of unusual fires were observed in which bushfire spread sideways in a diagonal or crosswise direction to...

Assessing Smoke Exposure from Bushfires and Prescribed Burns

Fire Note 136: This Fire Note reports in more detail on the smoke dispersion modelling work undertaken as part of the Fire Impact and Risk Evaluation...

New Modelling Methods to Estimate Smoke Exposure

Fire Note 135: This Fire Note details research that estimates toxic emissions commonly encountered by firefighters extinguishing fires in semi-rural communities...

Anxiety and Worry Linked with Lower Bushfire Preparedness: Study

Fire Note 134: This Fire Note outlines research undertaken within the bushfire-prone communities of Roleystone and Kelmscott in the Perth Hills, about 45 minutes...

National study profiles bushfire preparedness

Fire Note 133: The national research featured in this Fire Note investigated the community and householder characteristics that contribute to bushfire preparedness in...

Prepared for action: new tools and insights

Fire Note 132: Offers a new way of thinking about bushfire preparedness and its measurement.  The study defines preparedness in terms of three householder goals:  stay and defend...

Study captures insights on bushfire risk and response

Fire Note 131: In October 2013, bushfires swept across parts of New South Wales, leaving a trail of destruction and loss. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) commissioned the...

Fire In the landscape, assessing the impact

Fire Note 130: Features the findings of four research projects on the impact of fire on water quantity and quality, as well as changing carbon stores (above and below the ground...

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