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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
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December 2024: Black Dog Institute welcomes and commends the Federal Government’s continued commitment to improving mental health outcomes for vulnerable groups through today’s funding announcements in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO). This funding will enable the continuation of key programs that provide vital mental health support to some of our nation’s most critical … Continued
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This summer, heatwaves and extreme heat with little overnight reprieve are on the cards for many Australians. Oppressive heat conditions will be felt across the country today, with two-thirds of Victoria under extreme fire conditions. Climate pollution is rapidly turning up the heat and hitting both cities and regions, many will be impacted by … Continued
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WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBERFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NUCLEAR REACTORS WOULD introduce significant and unnecessary risk to Australian communities and emergency responders, including firefighters already stretched by escalating climate fuelled disasters, warns Emergency Leaders for Climate Action (ELCA) in a submission to the parliamentary inquiry into nuclear power generation in Australia. Greg Mullins, speaking on behalf of 38 … Continued
