The first tranche of projects funded under a $150 million Australian Government commitment have been given the green light.

Twelve months on, we take a moment to acknowledge what many communities endured in the early months of 2022.

As we approach the anniversary of the February – April 2022 floods through Queensland and NSW, we spoke to three homeowners who accepted a voluntary home buy-back offer as part of Queensland’s $741 million Resilient Homes Fund.

Rappville residents are now able to once again look forward to holding community events in the heart of their village.

St Mary’s Star of the Sea Primary School has come together to regrow, renew, rediscover and reunite following the devastating Black Summer bushfires.

Recent experiences across Australia of increasingly intense, frequent and compounding disasters highlight the importance of disability inclusive disaster preparation.

With news feeds dominated by images of perilous rooftop rescues and catastrophic flooding, it is difficult to contemplate what needs to be done.

As bushfires and flooding continue around the country, communities like Margaret River are pulling together to prepare for future natural hazards.