The Australian Disaster Resilience Index (ADRI), a groundbreaking tool developed in partnership between Natural Hazards Research Australia, the University of New England and the National Emergency ...

Wander through the leafy streets of Picton and take in the stunning heritage buildings set against a background of scenic landscapes. Picton attracts nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone ...

We’re proud to launch our first ‘Reflect’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). This is an important step in building respectful and meaningful relationships with First Nations peoples. This plan is more ...

Following the 2024-25 Higher Risk Weather Season, government and non-government organisations as well as industry representatives have gathered in Canberra to ‘war game’ what would happen in the most ...

Today’s official opening of the upgraded National Situation Room (NSR) represents an important boost to Australia’s capability in crisis response and management. The upgrade allows for the rapid ...

Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment. The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) is a one off, non-means tested lump sum. It offers a payment of $1,000 for eligible adults ...

If you're lucky enough to visit the beautiful landscapes of the Dandenong Ranges, we recommend that you also stop at Kilsyth. With a population of around 12,000, Kilsyth isn't just home to the Cougars ...

A National Boeing 737 Large Air Tanker (LAT) now forms part of Australia’s permanent aerial firefighting fleet, leaving us equipped with the largest fleet of water-bombing aircraft in Australia to ...

North Queensland resilience program. Funded by the Australian Government and managed by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority, this $84.8 million program is funding 77 new resilience initiatives to ...

The Australian Government is reminding Australians to plan and prepare for an increased risk of fire across large parts of the country this summer. The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer 2024 ...

Recovering from tropical cyclones is challenging for many communities but even more so when support and technical help is a four hour drive away.

Australia can experience severe weather at any time during the year, however, between October and April we are most at risk of bushfires, heatwaves, flooding and tropical cyclones. We call this period ...