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Taking flood protection to new heights for North Queensland producersA CSIRO study has found flood refuge mounds can help livestock find safety during major floods. -
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From the frontline of disaster response to building Australia’s emergency stockpile“Probably the best thing I bring to NEMA is the lessons from the many things I got wrong and, on my best days, remembering something someone else got right.” -
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Expanding NEMS to support communitiesThe refreshed Panel now includes more goods and services that can help meet immediate and everyday needs for disaster-impacted people. -
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New multicultural disaster preparedness resources availableCALD communities now have access to critical disaster preparedness information in 10 languages. -
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Connected when it counts: Australia gets ready for the coming Higher Risk Weather SeasonAustralia cannot predict exactly when or where the next emergency or disaster will happen. But we can prepare for it together. -
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The difference between El Niño and La Niña, and how to prepareYou may hear El Niño and La Niña mentioned in weather forecasts, but what do they mean for you? -
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Clearing the air on the Australian Smoke Dispersion SystemWe're supporting the Bureau of Meteorology’s national smoke forecasting capability. -
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Updated National Principles for Disaster Recovery have been releasedThese principles can be used by communities, governments and recovery agencies to guide our efforts and decision-making in disaster recovery. -
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Spring to bring heightened bushfire riskThe AFAC spring bushfire outlook warns parts of the country will see an increased risk of bushfire between August and November. -
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The online modules helping Australians protect their property and understand their insurance coverSevere weather is part of life in Australia, but preparing for natural hazards doesn’t need to feel overwhelming.