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In response to the approaching Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said: “Communities in northern NSW and SE Queensland experiencing back to back disasters are asking why? It is critical that Australians know that Cyclone Alfred, like so many other extremes across Australia, is more intense and destructive due to climate change. This is … Continued
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As residents of South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales make final preparations for the crossing of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, many may be wondering what role climate change is playing in this weather system. Scientists say a warmer world means fewer but more destructive cyclones, as CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology forecast in the … Continued
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to hit Queensland and NSW tonight, bringing destructive winds and flash flooding. Businesses in its path must act now. “Extreme weather events are unavoidable in Australia, but preparation can reduce downtime, damage and financial loss,” says Terence Daniel, general manager at PSS Distributors. “If your business operates in a cyclone-prone … Continued
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There have been significant fears raised in the environmental community about the two high country fires that are currently burning. One (the Matlock fire) has threatened to run south to the Baw Baw Plateau. It is now contained. The second one (called the Mt Margaret fire and marked on Emergency Victoria maps as ‘NE of … Continued
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Do USA fire service cuts threaten Australia? It has been a long fire season in Victoria. After major fires in The Grampians/ Gariwerd and the Little Desert, which saw significant demands on career and volunteer firefighters, state government crews are currently battling significant blazes in the Victorian high country. There are 40 vehicles responding … Continued
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THE CLIMATE COUNCIL says climate pollution is amplifying the extreme rain and flooding that’s pummelled Queenslanders, as Victorians grapple with being flung between fire and storm conditions. Climate Councillor, Professor David Karoly said: “Our thoughts are with everyone enduring bushfires and heat in Victoria, as well as those impacted by the ongoing flood emergency in … Continued
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Chair of the Board of GADAus, Professor Renae Ryan, has announced the appointment of Dr. Margaret Moreton as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of Gender and Disaster Australia. Dr. Moreton will assume her role on February 3, 2025. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Margaret Moreton as our new CEO,” said Professor Ryan. “This appointment … Continued
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Chair of the Board of GADAus, Professor Renae Ryan, has announced the appointment of Dr. Margaret Moreton as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of Gender and Disaster Australia. Dr. Moreton will assume her role on February 3, 2025. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Margaret Moreton as our new CEO,” said Professor Ryan. “This appointment … Continued
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Chair of the Board of GADAus, Professor Renae Ryan, has announced the appointment of Dr. Margaret Moreton as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of Gender and Disaster Australia. Dr. Moreton will assume her role on February 3, 2025. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Margaret Moreton as our new CEO,” said Professor Ryan. “This appointment … Continued
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As announced in the recent press release from the Minister for Social Services, The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, and Assistant Minister, The Hon Justine Elliot, the Federal Government is furthering its commitment to ending violence against women and children by announcing $2 million in additional funding for the Gender and Disaster Recovery Training Program. Gender … Continued
