By Angela Dorizas Councils affected by recent disasters in Queensland have called on the Commonwealth to allow reconstruction of public infrastructure, such as water and sewerage facilities, to be paid…
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Extra funds for Victoria’s fire-affected communities
By Angela Dorizas Victorian communities affected by the February bushfires will receive an additional $193 million for rebuilding and recovery efforts. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Victorian Premier John Brumby…
WA model considered for national warning system
An early warning alert system developed by the WA Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) will be considered for introduction nationally, according to Emergency Services Minister John Kobelke. The announcement…
Australia hosts tsunami preparations workshop
By Adam Coleman The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is currently holding (January 19) an intensive two-week international Tsunami workshop in Melbourne to train Indian Ocean scientists for future tsunami events. “This…
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