In December 2021, a hail storm in Tasmania’s Huon Valley, destroyed crops and apple orchards resulting significant losses for local farmers.

We know disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity, so how can we be better prepared for the next one and whose responsibility is it?

Alex Nichols, Director of Strategic and International Policy at the National Emergency Management Agency recently attended a global conference on disaster risk reduction.

This year’s flooding in New South Wales and Queensland follows nearly three years of stress from fire, drought, and COVID-19.

The Australian and Queensland Governments are providing $170 million in Betterment funding to build essential public infrastructure.

Australia’s preparedness, response and recovery from natural disasters will be strengthened following the establishment of the new National Emergency Management Agency.

Did you know that on 1 September 2022 Australia’s fire danger rating changed?

In the immediate aftermath of the devastating 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires, there was one very lucky Kurrajong koala.