Devastating bushfires in Victoria have destroyed 70% of the core habitat for endangered pink cockatoos in Wyperfeld National Park. The fires, which burned 440,000 hectares across the state, have decimated ancient native cypress pines crucial for the birds' nesting hollows, raising concerns for the species' survival.
Actress Rachel Ward has embraced regenerative farming on her NSW property, finding purpose after the Black Summer bushfires and a depressive episode. She also faced online backlash for aging naturally, sparking a viral defense from her daughter.
A proposed merger of Emergency Management Victoria and Emergency Recovery Victoria could cut State Control Centre staffing from 88 to 31 full-time equivalents, according to the CPSU. The union warns this impacts disaster response, while the government claims 24/7 staffing will be maintained.
The Community and Public Sector Union claims Victoria's State Control Centre will see staffing cut by two-thirds. The government refutes this, stating 24/7 operations will continue with no net reduction in staff, though the union argues this rolls back crucial reforms.
A report by Infrastructure Victoria reveals over $57 billion of Victoria's infrastructure is at risk from climate change impacts like bushfires, floods, and extreme heat. Melbourne's road and rail networks face the highest costs, with potential damages projected to exceed $71 billion.
A report by Infrastructure Victoria reveals over $57 billion of Victoria's infrastructure is at risk from bushfires, floods, and extreme heat. Melbourne's road and rail networks face the highest costs, with proactive adaptation measures urged to mitigate future damage and recovery expenses.
Scientists hope the successful captive breeding and release of the endangered Watson's tree frog in Victoria's far east will help aid the species' survival, after its habitat was decimated during the Black Summer bushfires.
Bushfires are occurring at a new level of ferocity across Australia. It could leave our volunteers overpowered.
Bushfires are occurring at a new level of ferocity across Australia. It could leave our volunteers overpowered.
Seed collections taken before major bushfires in WA's Stirling Range National Park give hope for the continued survival of flora species found nowhere else in the world.
Seed collections taken before major bushfires in WA's Stirling Range National Park give hope for the continued survival of flora species found nowhere else in the world.
A parliamentary inquiry into the devastating bushfires across Victoria over the summer hears the emotional plea of those impacted.
Tasmania is well into autumn, but firefighters remain on alert as late-season bushfires have threatened communities. This Friday marks the first day of May, and with it could come one of the state's hottest May days in nearly 140 years of record-keeping.
Tasmania is well into autumn, but firefighters remain on alert as late-season bushfires have threatened communities. This Friday marks the first day of May, and with it could come one of the state's hottest May days in nearly 140 years of record-keeping.
A new AI tool will help Parks Victoria manage native and endangered species affected by natural disasters, including the summer bushfires, with the department making the technology available to everyone.
During the Black Summer bushfires, the Grahams watched their house burn from a peephole in a fire bunker. When they decided to rebuild, they created the most fire-resilient home possible. Here's how they did it.
During the Black Summer bushfires, the Grahams watched their house burn from a peephole in a fire bunker. When they decided to rebuild, they created the most fire-resilient home possible. Here's how they did it.
