Tag: victorian-bushfires

By Staff Writer The Victorian Government has introduced new regulations and accreditation process for the construction of bunkers and bushfire shelters. Planning Minister Justin Madden said the interim regulations will…

By Staff Writer The Victorian Premier John Brumby has appointed a former police commissioner to ensure agencies and departments implement recommendations by the Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission’s interim report. Former…

By Rob O’Brien The Victorian State Government has stepped in to overrule a council on environmental planning, it has emerged. Frankston Council was asked to put its community first in…

By Rob O’Brien South Australia’s Emergency Services Minister, Michael Wright, has warned the lives of 15,000 CFS volunteers will be at risk if property owners in bushfire-prone areas don’t properly…

By Staff Writer South Australians living, working or travelling in bushfire-prone areas will be given clear advice about what to do in advance of a fire under the new Fire…

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…

By Rob O’Brien Victorians will be given clear advice about what actions to take in advance of a fire threat, under a new national fire danger rating system, the Premier,…

By Rob O’Brien   State Governments have continued to overhaul their policies around bushfires in the wake of the interim report by the Victorian Bushfire Commission. NSW, Victoria, South Australia…

By Staff Writer The Federal Government has opened up the solar hot water rebate to Victorians who lost their homes in the February bushfires. The rebate is not usually available…

By Rob O’Brien The Victorian State Government has stepped up its response to the recommendations of the Bushfire Royal Commission with an investment in refuges and protection plans. Premier John…