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ANU researchers reveal mental health impacts of bushfires

ANU experts say we must rethink how we measure the impact that bushfires have on our mental health and wellbeing.

NSW Labor threatens ICAC referral over Barilaro bushfire grants

The NSW opposition has threatened to refer a controversial government move to effectively exclude Labor electorates from urgent bushfire recovery funding to the state's corruption watchdog.

John Barilaro’s office denied bushfire funds in Labor seats

The NSW Auditor‑General's report on bushfire recovery grants has found John Barilaro's office excluded Labor electorates from urgent funding.

Bushfire recovery funding from Federal Government

The ACT and region will receive $12.5 million from the Federal Government’s National Bushfire Recovery Fund, Senator Zed Seselja announced.

Agriculture billions lost in Black Summer bushfires

A new report has laid bare the billions of dollars worth of damage to Australian agriculture during the Black Summer bushfires.

Canberra climate activist features in new documentary on Amazon Prime

Canberra student and well-known climate activist Daisy Jeffrey features in a new documentary on the Black Summer bushfires, titled Burning.

$50,000 Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery grants up for grabs

Eligible local Landcare groups, environment networks and community groups working on bushfire recovery projects can now access funding of around $50,000 as part of a grants program. Funded by the Australian Government Department...

Canberra universities pitch in to beat bushfire recovery deadlines

Staff members from ANU and UC will donate their time to help Queanbeyan residents affected by last summer’s bushfires complete their paperwork in time to gain access to financial aid from the...

Bushfire recovery one year on

The idea that the bushfire recovery efforts one year on have our coastal neighbours recovered and moved into new homes is a misconception, according to the national online charity GIVIT, who say...

Men’s Sheds help with ‘second wave’ of bushfire recovery

Weston Creek Men’s Shed is coordinating with the Quaama Men’s Shed to send a second shipping container of donated tools and craft supplies to fire-affected residents in the NSW Bega Valley.

Volunteers honoured as National Museum takes in NSW SES uniform

The National Museum of Australia today took an SES uniform into its collection for the first time, while also launching a new website.

Volunteers weed for bushfire recovery

A group of local volunteers joined forces with ACT Parks in Namadgi National Park over the weekend, working to help restore the land following the Orroral Valley bushfires last summer.

Braidwood Heritage Centre to boost bushfire recovery

More than just a “pie stop” on the way to the coast, the NSW town of Braidwood will soon showcase its heritage best in a new tourist attraction, thanks to funding from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund.

Bushfire recovery package excludes Queanbeyan, Braidwood

A Senate Estimates Committee has heard the National Bushfire Recovery Agency was not consulted on eligibility requirements for a recent bushfire recovery package that excluded Queanbeyan, Braidwood and several other affected communities.

Satellite images reveal Black Summer bushfire damage

Satellite imagery released following the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfire season shows the full extent of devastating damage through NSW and could be the key to mitigating future fire risk.

Research to assist koala recovery after fire

Koalas have been thrust into the spotlight recently following the devastation of the Black Summer bushfires and reports they may become extinct in NSW by 2050.

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