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Australia and other high-emission nations must take drastic action to stop climate change impacts becoming irreversible. An important part of this action must include a rapid transition away from our reliance on fossil fuels to a combination of renewables, storage and energy efficiency. Sadly, the energy transition is increasingly bogged down in a culture war … Continued
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For Immediate Release September 18 2025 38 FORMER FIRE AND EMERGENCY CHIEFS have warned that the bottom end of Albanese Government’s 2035 climate target (62 – 70% cut on 2005 level emissions) falls dangerously short of what’s needed to protect both communities and emergency responders. Already, communities and emergency services are struggling to respond to … Continued
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15 AUGUST 2025 URGENT ACTION FOR CLIMATE DISASTERS NEEDED: FIREYS Professional firefighters are warning Australia is dangerously unprepared for worsening bushfires and natural disasters caused by climate change, calling for governments to invest in disaster response readiness and for closer cooperation between levels of government and portfolios. The United Firefighters Union of Australia (UFUA) has … Continued
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Extreme weather events, power outages and natural disasters can strike without warning, but being prepared is the best way to stay safe. Willoughby City Council, in partnership with Australian Red Cross, is encouraging residents to take simple, practical steps to be ready for anything by creating a personal emergency plan using the free Get Prepared … Continued
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For Immediate Release September 14 A fuller response is also attached 38 FORMER FIRE AND EMERGENCY CHIEFS say the release of Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment, reveals extreme weather emergencies will continue to worsen without strong cuts to climate pollution. The Emergency Leaders for Climate Action say the assessment gives a confronting … Continued
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Apple’s groundbreaking roadside assistance via satellite allows iPhone 14 or later in Australia to connect with RACV if users have car trouble in areas without mobile or Wi-Fi coverage. An intuitive interface, including a short questionnaire captures key details and transmits the information via satellite so an RACV agent can message the driver directly and … Continued
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Community based climate organisations from across the country are asking why the Albanese government has repeatedly delayed the release of the National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) – a critical report outlining the grim reality communities will face without necessary action to curb climate pollution. The Albanese government is currently deciding how strong Australia’s 2035 … Continued
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Breaking Point documentary exposes crisis in Victoria’s fire truck fleet Thursday 7 August 2025 – A powerful new documentary that reveals the inside story of how frontline firefighters have been left to battle blazes in ageing, unreliable and dangerous vehicles has premiered in Melbourne and is available to watch online. Breaking Point features raw, … Continued
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The Essential Services Commission is reviewing the Victorian energy rules, to improve how energy businesses register energy customers who rely on life support equipment. The proposed changes aim to improve the accuracy of life support registers. Accurate life support registers help emergency services focus their efforts on those needing critical help during major power outages. … Continued
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EMBARGO TO 5:00 AM 10 July 2025 – A failure to replace outdated breathing equipment will see firefighters unable to respond to emergencies in some parts of the Allan Government’s $15 billion Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel. Leaked documents from Fire Rescue Victoria reveal that Commissioner Gavin Freeman was informed of the issue and its … Continued
