Charles Darwin University
Fire in motion: New animation platform and updates to key bushfire resources
The Burn Area Animation Tool allows users to generate animations of fires around Australia across the last decade.
Bushfires
University of Tasmania
Australia needs a bold national bushfire strategy, new report urges
Australia’s escalating bushfire crisis calls for an urgent, comprehensive national reset, according to a new report, Pathways for Sustainable Coexistence with Wildfires.
RMIT University
Aussie invention predicts power line faults that can cause bushfires
An early fault detection (EFD) system designed at RMIT University is helping to prevent bushfires and blackouts in North America, Europe and Australia.
The University of Melbourne
Should I stay or should I go? Preparing for bushfire season
The instruction to Stay or Go might feel like a mixed message, but with the right planning it’s a proven life saver
Charles Darwin University
Funding boost for invaluable bushfire mapping service
The North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information service (NAFI) at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will continue to guide thousands of people through Northern Australia’s intense fire seasons after being awarded a Federal Government grant for operations.
University of Tasmania
Extreme bushfires increasing in number and intensity
Extreme bushfires have more than doubled in frequency and intensity over the past two decades, according to a global study from the University of Tasmania.
UNSW
Fire-retardant paint first to protect homes from extreme fire conditions
A partnership between UNSW Sydney and Flame Security International has produced BAL-40 accredited FSA FIRECOAT paint that could help prevent the spread of bushfires.
The University of Queensland
Saving lives during bushfire season
How AI and mobile weather radars are being used to better prepare us for Mother Nature
University of Technology Sydney
Office AC can reduce the risk of harm from bushfire smoke
Air conditioning doesn't just cool the air – it can also reduce the risk of harm from bushfire smoke, new research suggests.
University of Tasmania
Helping to mitigate climate change impacts for Tasmania’s wine industry
The 10-year research trial will assess producing sparkling wine from low-level smoke affected wine grapes, and the sensory impact of smoke taint compounds on sparkling wine during ageing on lees.