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Imagine a landscape shaped by fire, not as a destructive force but as a life-giving tool. That’s the reality in Australia, where Indigenous communities have long understood the intricate relationship between fire, soil and life. Cultural burning has been used for millennia to care for landscapes and nurture biodiversity. In contrast, government agencies conduct “prescribed...

Failing system creates more trauma for flood victims in Lismore. Click here to read more.

Many communities in Queensland face a significant, ever-present risk of flooding; 16 of the 20 most flood-prone Federal electorates in Australia are located across the state. Suncorp has long advocated on behalf of our customers and communities for greater investment in flood mitigation; reducing the risk of damage from natural disasters such as floods can...

Every year, the Resilient Building Council (RBC) is contacted by thousands of people asking for help to make their homes more resilient to bushfire and other disasters. 'FORTIS House sets a new benchmark for better building to protect people, homes, communities. Click here for more information.

This on-line portal provides advice and support for those looking to recover from the 2022 Lismore Floods.  Recovery is slow, but this resources is designed to assist those still struggling to repair their homes. Visit by clicking here.

Researchers from the University of Sydney have developed a community energy resilience toolkit to make communities safer and stronger together ahead of the bushfire season. Click here to read more. For resources click here.