A leading strategist has warned that Australian governments’ disaster responses underestimate the magnitude and cumulative impact of climate change.
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October 16, 2018
by Georgia Clark
Gaps in preparedness flagged ahead of bushfire season
Queensland emergency services are not fully prepared for a worsening bushfire threat despite earlier recommendations, the state’s auditor says.
September 11, 2018
by Darragh O'Keeffe
ACT emergency services create world-first bushfire map
An Australian-developed tool provides detailed assessments at the property level to better inform residents about risk, potentially transforming bushfire preparedness.
September 4, 2018
by Georgia Clark
Local government ‘the forgotten actor’ in thwarting terrorism
As authorities confront an increasingly localised terror threat a security expert calls for greater council involvement in Australia’s counter-terrorism planning.