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Northern Australia Seasonal Bushfire Assessment 2012 released

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Fri, 03/08/2012
The Northern Australia Seasonal Bushfire Assessment 2012 has been released as a Bushfire CRC Fire Note.

Emotional bushfire preparedness in your pocket

An iPhone app is being used to help people prepare for bushfire
Wed, 01/08/2012
A team of Bushfire CRC researchers is helping residents of bushfire-prone areas prepare for a bushfire by modifying their thoughts using an iPhone application.

Bushfire reaches tertiary level

Bushfire reaches tertiary level
Wed, 01/08/2012
A new tertiary course for bushfire consultants based on the latest research is being developed by a consortium of university and fire industry bodies.

Fire Australia Winter edition is out

Fire Australia Winter 2012 cover
Wed, 01/08/2012
The Winter edition of Fire Australia is out, featuring stories on Bushfire CRC research into using an iPhone application to help those at risk of bushfire engage more actively in bushfire preparedness, as well as mapping fire severity in northern Australia and a new tertiary course on bushfire planning and management.

Mapping fire in the top end

Dr Andrew Edwards boards the helicopter holding a spectrometer.
Wed, 01/08/2012
A Bushfire CRC researcher is changing the way the effects of bushfires are mapped in northern Australia.

Research Forum will contribute to knowledge sharing and and learning culture

Research Forum
Tue, 31/07/2012
The first day of the Bushfire CRC-AFAC conference is a dedicated Research Forum tailored for emergency management personnel who need to use new research knowledge for their daily work.

Science and fire danger

Marty Alexander
Thu, 26/07/2012
Australian fire experts discussed the science behind fire danger ratings at a Bushfire CRC seminar in June.

Minister opens Council

South Australia Minister for Emergency Services, the Hon Jennifer Rankine MP
Mon, 23/07/2012
South Australia was making its contribution to keeping communities safe from bushfire through its participation in the Bushfire CRC, according to the South Australia Minister for Emergency Services, the Hon Jennifer Rankine MP, who opened the Bushfire CRC Stakeholder Council in Adelaide on 27 June.

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In the media...

Phone app to aid in fire risk warning

Herald Sun
Wed, 26/12/2012

Calls for a national fire front

Midland Expess
Wed, 26/12/2012

Greens call for new bushfire body

Courier Mail
Wed, 26/12/2012

Grasslands fire alert

Weekly Times
Wed, 19/12/2012

Bushfire safety messages failing: research

Perth Now
Tue, 18/12/2012

Grassfire threat a summer concern

ABC Bush Telegraph
Tue, 18/12/2012

Grass bushfires and hot summer predicted

The World Today
Tue, 18/12/2012

Residents warned to be bushfire ready

ABC News
Mon, 17/12/2012

Fears texts will increase complacency

The Age
Mon, 17/12/2012

SMS warnings may backfire

Stock and Land
Mon, 17/12/2012

Fears texts will increase complacency

Wimmera Mail-Times
Mon, 17/12/2012

Australia not prepared for bushfire risk

ABC Environment
Mon, 17/12/2012

Greater knowledge to battle bushfires

Canberra Times
Fri, 14/12/2012

Bushfire warnings not working: experts

Weekly Times
Fri, 14/12/2012

Fire warnings go unheeded as season begins

Herald Sun
Fri, 14/12/2012

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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

Media Releases

New bushfire research heats up

Tue, 10/12/2002
Federal Science Minister Peter McGauran has today announced new Commonwealth Government funding of $25 million for a Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). Mr McGauran announced the funding while visiting the Sydney headquarters of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service.

Tanker Spray Protection System

A controlled bushfire in Tumburumba will help the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) test a new water spray protection system designed to improve the safety of firefighters trapped in dangerous `tanker burn overs’.

A fence against bushfire attack - research

Mogo trials - fence on fire
A solid steel or hardwood fence provides better protection against bushfire attack than that of treated pine or open slatted fences, according to experiments conducted by the Bushfire CRC and CSIRO.

Fire fighter volunteers - How can we keep them, and keep them safe?

La Trobe University scientists are playing important roles in the new Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) established to improve all aspects of preventing and fighting bushfires. The Federal Minister for Science, Peter McGauran, launched the new CRC—one of a number financed by the Federal Government to bring together researchers in many organisations working in the same field— in Melbourne on 9 December.

NZ joining new Australian bushfire research effort

New Zealand is set to contribute to a major Australasian bushfire research initiative being launched today. The new Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) brings together research organisations, government agencies, and university and industry partners in a coordinated approach to bushfire research.

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