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Do USA fire service cuts threaten Australia?

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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

Our week of whiplash: Floods in Queensland, fires and storms in Victoria

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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

GADAus receives extra funding – boost to Family Violence Training for Frontline Responders

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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

Black Dog Institute welcomes continued investment in mental health support for healthcare workers

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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

TALENT AVAILABLE: OPPRESSIVE HEAT BLANKETS AUSTRALIA

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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

Emergency leaders say nuclear reactors pose unnecessary risk

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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

Research reveals gender-based violence increases after disasters – how do we prepare and prevent it?

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As Australia braces for the onset of summer, the looming threat of catastrophic bushfires and floods becomes a critical concern for communities nationwide. Gender and Disaster Australia (GADAus) is urging Australians to prepare for these potential disasters with gender-responsive planning, recognising the disproportionate impacts that disasters can have on women, children, and LGBTIQA+ people. Following … Continued