Nanotechnology creates new lightweight suits for firefighters

Researchers at ANSTO are developing a new nano-material for light-weight firefighter suits.

3 February, 2022

Bushfire report omission disappoints councils

The report of the NSW bushfire inquiry failed to address emergency service funding arrangements – and councils aren’t happy.

27 August, 2020

Heat on councils as bushfire season looms

Councils can play a vital role when communities face a bushfire emergency.

19 September, 2019

One in two firefighters risk burnout

Firefighters are at risk of sleep disorders, mental health issues and burnout.

1 July, 2019

Public sector workers recognised for bravery

Australian paramedics, police, SES workers and firefighters are among the recipients of this year’s Bravery Awards.

28 March, 2019

New trauma, assault laws to protect emergency workers

New legislation boosts protection and trauma compensation for the nation’s frontline emergency workers.

24 March, 2019

Agencies called to act on mental health

New research shows police and emergency services have disproportionately high rates of mental illness.  

10 December, 2018

Agencies need better training on terrorism: police commander

Few police or emergency services are adequately preparing their staff to respond to major terrorist incidents, an Australian Federal Police commander has warned.

8 May, 2018

PC Report on Government Services – Emergency Management

The Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services (RoGS) has a section on Emergency Management. These are categorised as Fire and State and Territory Emergency Services (STES). Ambulance services are covered separately in the Health section of the report. Total government expenditure across Australia in 2016-17 for fire and STES services was $4.3 billion, around 1.9 […]

24 January, 2018

Senior public official secretly employs sons after name changes and doctored CVs

Pretend reference checks and pay rises for the family.

19 June, 2017

NSW councils buckling under cost-shifting topping $670 million

State government worse offender: survey.

14 December, 2015

Radio resurgence dials into Telstra’s badlands

Digital radio providers are sending a strong signal to critical infrastructure providers where Telstra’s signal is weak.

19 March, 2015

Turnbull dials-up Triple Zero review

Communications regulators are looking at how well Australia’s emergency call system works and what innovations might be included in the future.

15 July, 2014

Inquiry into unmanned aircraft calls for new laws

Safety and surveillance concerns have dominated a probe into the use of drones.

14 July, 2014