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2 weeks, 1 day ago

The maps that could 'revolutionise' how Australia handles bushfire risk

ABC

Dozens of firefighters are gathered outside a rural brigade in Sydney's northern outskirts, listening intently to a briefing about a hazard reduction burn. While there are a few patches of Australia that could raise concerns, population data indicates most Australians currently live in areas where there could be no change or only a slight increase in bushfire risk. But it …

Climate Change Summer Australia Climate Work Areas Sydney

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Forest Department sets up traps for monkeys in Arakkonam town

The Hindu

Increasing complaints of monkeys becoming a menace in Arakkonam town, especially around the railway station bazaar area, prompted the Forest Department to set up large cages at three identified locations to trap them. Officials of the Forest Department said that in the recent weeks, complaints of monkeys entering residential localities, grabbing things and damaging property were reported at various places …

Forest Monkeys Town Forest Department

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Severe bushfire risk increased by hazard reduction burns, report finds

ABC

Traditional fire management strategies such as hazard reduction burns, logging, and the thinning of undergrowth have increased the flammability of forests, new research has found. Key points: The lead author of the report says fire management techniques need to be reconsidered The researchers say interfering with nature is increasing the risk of severe fires The RFS says the report does …

Management Burns Risk Forest Report Burning Reduction

1 year ago

Bushfire in Pilliga State Forest near Narrabri in north-west NSW upgraded to emergency level

ABC

A bushfire near Narrabri in north-west NSW has been upgraded to emergency warning level for the second time in 24 hours, with residents in the area of Bohena Creek told it is to late to leave. Key points: A bushfire in the Pilliga State Forest has burnt more than 64,000 hectares The Rural Fire Service says there are concerns for …

Nsw Narrabri Rfs

1 year ago

Multiple bushfires, truck fire on M1 Pacific Motorway affect NSW Hunter region

ABC

Multiple fires burning in the NSW Hunter region have been downgraded to "watch and act" level as weather conditions ease. Key points: Multiple fires were burning in the area around Cessnock, NSW Embers blown by the wind could start spot fires, so residents are urged to remain vigilant Crews had been working in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and low …

Nsw Main Fires Rfs Kurri Kurri Kurri Spot Fires

1 year ago

Volunteer RFS firefighter Leo Fransen remembered as loving family man in Forster funeral service

ABC

A volunteer firefighter killed by a falling tree while battling a major blaze in northern New South Wales has been remembered as a compassionate and loving family man. Key points: Leo Fransen died fighting a bushfire in northern NSW on November 16 Family and friends have remembered him as a dedicated volunteer and family man RFS commissioner posthumously awards Mr …

Volunteer North Nsw Emma Siossian Forster Rfs Fransen

1 year, 1 month ago

Captain Leo Fransen identified as volunteer firefighter who died while battling NSW blaze

ABC

A lifelong volunteer firefighter who died while battling a bushfire burning in the New South Wales north-west has been remembered as a "committed life member" of the Rural Fire Service. Key points: Diamond Beach RFS Captain Leo Fransen died after he was struck by a tree while fighting fires in the state's north-west Captain Fransen was part of a strike …

Community Near Leo Died Santa Friday Morning Brigade

1 year, 1 month ago

Queensland's Scenic Rim on alert amid dry conditions, high fuel loads and Black Summer bushfire memories

ABC

A timely change in the wind saved Charlie Clarke's cattle farm from devastation during the Black Summer bushfires of 2019. On the Scenic Rim, west of the Gold Coast, fire bans have been enforced early in the season, and on Mr Clarke's Beechmont smallholding, the lack of rain has stunted the grass pastures. Past experiences prepare residents Bushfires that swept …

Summer National Parks National Gold Scenic Conditions Season

1 year, 1 month ago

Extreme bushfire warning for northern NSW and the Hunter as BOM forecasts near-record heat

ABC

A fire raging south-west of Grafton on the NSW Mid North Coast escalated to Emergency level on Wednesday afternoon before being downgraded to Advice hours later, with residents in the region being advised to seek shelter. Key points: Hot and dry conditions are driving two bushfires in northern NSW Extreme fire risk was declared in the Hunter, North-Western and Northern …

North Road Residents Northern Extreme Nsw Hunter

1 year, 2 months ago

Nymboida bushfire warning eases, containment work continues at Scone

ABC

Residents in a rural area south-west of Grafton on the NSW North Coast remain on alert after a nearby fire returned to the emergency warning level for a second time before being downgraded. Key points: The Glens Creeks Road fire at Nymboida was burning at Emergency level until 5pm About 30 properties were under threat throughout the afternoon The emergency …

Emergency Conditions North Road Park Abc Nsw

1 year, 2 months ago

Fire threat reduces at Scone in the Hunter and Nymboida in northern NSW

ABC

Warnings for two separate fires threatening property in northern NSW during challenging weather conditions have been downgraded overnight. Key points: A fire warning was issued for residents and properties near Nymboida Firefighters are working to slow another fire near Scone The RFS says that fire burned quickly to 900 hectares The fire burning near Nymboida west of Grafton elevated to …

Threat Near Area Morris Nsw Hunter Burning

1 year, 2 months ago

Bushfire near Kempsey will take 'at least a week' to contain, as PM Anthony Albanese warns of 'difficult' summer

ABC

The Prime Minister has paid his respects to a man who died protecting his home in Temagog during the Willi Willi Road fires, near Kempsey. Key points: The Willi Willi Road fire near Kempsey has burned through more than 23,000 hectares Hat Head Road has reopened for residents, with the RFS warning motorists to take caution Firefighters say conditions are …

Family Community North Rogers Abc Contain Emma Siossian

1 year, 2 months ago

NSW fire in Willi Willi Road in Kempsey area burns more than 9,600 hectares, fire service says

ABC

A fire in the north of New South Wales that has razed 9,600 hectares is yet to be contained, but has been downgraded to watch and act, the fire service says. Key points: On Monday, more than 1,000 firefighters were active across the state with three reaching emergency level The RFS said properties have been lost, but it was not …

Emergency Property West Road Residents Nsw New South Wales

1 year, 2 months ago

NSW RFS volunteer dies after medical episode while working on Bean Creek fire near Kyogle

ABC

A volunteer firefighter has died after suffering a medical episode while working on a bushfire in northern New South Wales Saturday. Key points: The man was working on a fire burning in the Kyogle region Saturday The NSW RFS Commissioner and Emergency Services Minister have acknowledged the impact on the man's family, fellow RFS members and the local community The …

Members Rfs Kyogle Bean Creek Nsw Emergency

1 year, 2 months ago

Schools closed, extreme fire danger warnings issued in NSW as hot, windy weather returns

ABC

Six New South Wales schools are closed as hot and windy conditions set in across large parts of the state, while the recovery effort from a large fire still burning on the state's Far South Coast begins. Key points: Six total fire bans are in place amid extreme fire danger for five NSW regions Nearly 50 fires are already burning …

Hot Danger South Public Nsw Bushfire Rfs

1 year, 3 months ago

Fire authorities in Queensland, NSW and Tasmania on high alert as Australia's east coast hit with record September temperatures

ABC

A burst of extreme heat has put authorities on high alert along large stretches of Australia's eastern coastlines, with firefighters working to contain blazes from Queensland to Tasmania. "It's September we're already experiencing four days in a row are temperatures above 30 degrees with high winds," he said. Fire crews are confident of containing a blaze north of Coles Bay …

Weather Record Temperature Conditions East Bay Coast

1 year, 3 months ago

RFS hazard reduction burns to keep Sydney's skyline smoky for several more days

ABC

Sydney has been trapped under an eerie blanket of smoke for several days, prompting health alerts and reducing visibility on the roads with forecasts suggesting it could linger until the weekend. Key points: Hazard reduction burns are blanketing Sydney in a layer of smoke Fire crews have been making the most of the mild spring conditions to reduce fuel loads …

Weather Air Burns Conditions Smoke Sydney Warm Air

1 year, 3 months ago

RFS firefighter charged with deliberately lighting Hunter Valley fires wins second bid for bail

ABC

A teenage volunteer firefighter has won a second bid for bail after he was charged with deliberately lighting 13 fires in New South Wales' Hunter Valley region during winter. Key points: Jack Hardidge is a RFS volunteer accused of deliberately lighting 13 fires The 18 year old was originally denied bail after being deemed an unacceptable risk He is not …

Hunter Valley Rfs Hunter Valley Region Lighting Hunter Valley Valley Region Jack Hardidge Lighting Hunter

1 year, 4 months ago

NSW fire crews work through weekend to contain more than 70 blazes across the state

ABC

Warm and windy conditions in New South Wales have fanned dozens of blazes across the state, with hundreds of firefighters mobilised to contain them throughout the weekend. Key points: More than 70 fires are burning across NSW, following strong winds on Friday Two fires reached Watch and Act alert level in the Clarence Valley The RFS warns fire danger season …

Coast Nsw Fires Contain Crews Allan Rfs

1 year, 4 months ago

NSW Bushfires Coronial Inquiry wraps as Blue Mountains locals make last-ditch appeal on back-burn

ABC

After almost two years, the New South Wales Bushfires Coronial Inquiry has withdrawn to consider its findings, after hearing that a back-burn that sparked a devastating fire in the Blue Mountains was "appropriate" in what were "undoubtedly difficult circumstances". Key points: The NSW Bushfires Coronial Inquiry has adjourned for Coroner Teresa O'Sullivan to consider her findings For almost two years, …

Evidence Inquiry Nsw Coroner Mt Wilson Bushfire Mr Casselden

1 year, 6 months ago

Senegalese women fear rights setback over Sonko rape trial

Al Jazeera

The high-profile case involving opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has dismayed feminists as they await a verdict. “This trial is a huge setback that will leave its mark on the history of women’s rights,” said Aminata Libain Mbengue of the Feminists’ Network of Senegal. “She has lost all freedom.” Victim-shaming and culture of silence Activists said the trial has left the …

Trial Rights Victims Sexual Violence Sarr Senegal Rape Case

1 year, 7 months ago

Black Summer inquest hears air attack supervisor raised back-burn concerns with RFS

ABC

A National Parks and Wildlife Service supervisor has told a coronial inquest into the Black Summer bushfires he raised concerns about changing weather conditions and spotting in the hours before a back-burn in the Blue Mountains broke containment lines. Key points: The NSW coroner is examining a back-burning operation conducted while the Gospers Mountain fire raged An air attack supervisor …

Black Told Inquest Photo Concerns Burley Black Summer

1 year, 9 months ago

American pilot felt pressure from NSW Rural Fire Service to fly during 2019-20 fires, inquiry hears

ABC

An American aerial firefighter giving evidence at a coronial inquest into the deaths of his colleagues said he felt pressured by the NSW Rural Fire Service to continue flying during the Black Summer bushfires. Key points: Shawn Duggan said he did not know other aircraft were grounded due to the conditions He considered it a critical error that neither he, …

Aviation Air Nsw Pilot Duggan Mr Duggan Rfs

2 years, 1 month ago

Promised RFS chopper arrives briefly in Coffs Harbour before heading to flooded central-west NSW

ABC

A $6-million Rural Fire Service helicopter has arrived at its new home at Coffs Harbour but has already been deployed to respond to flooding in central-west New South Wales. Key points: A RFS helicopter primarily used for rescue will be permanently based in Coffs Harbour The chopper is being used to help with the flood response in central-west NSW Coffs …

North Singh Coast Nsw Harbour Helicopter Coffs Harbour

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The maps that could 'revolutionise' how Australia handles bushfire risk

Forest Department sets up traps for monkeys in Arakkonam town

Severe bushfire risk increased by hazard reduction burns, report finds

Bushfire in Pilliga State Forest near Narrabri in north-west NSW upgraded to emergency level

Multiple bushfires, truck fire on M1 Pacific Motorway affect NSW Hunter region

Volunteer RFS firefighter Leo Fransen remembered as loving family man in Forster funeral service

Captain Leo Fransen identified as volunteer firefighter who died while battling NSW blaze

Queensland's Scenic Rim on alert amid dry conditions, high fuel loads and Black Summer bushfire memories

Extreme bushfire warning for northern NSW and the Hunter as BOM forecasts near-record heat

Nymboida bushfire warning eases, containment work continues at Scone

Fire threat reduces at Scone in the Hunter and Nymboida in northern NSW

Bushfire near Kempsey will take 'at least a week' to contain, as PM Anthony Albanese warns of 'difficult' summer

NSW fire in Willi Willi Road in Kempsey area burns more than 9,600 hectares, fire service says

NSW RFS volunteer dies after medical episode while working on Bean Creek fire near Kyogle

Schools closed, extreme fire danger warnings issued in NSW as hot, windy weather returns

Fire authorities in Queensland, NSW and Tasmania on high alert as Australia's east coast hit with record September temperatures

RFS hazard reduction burns to keep Sydney's skyline smoky for several more days

RFS firefighter charged with deliberately lighting Hunter Valley fires wins second bid for bail

NSW fire crews work through weekend to contain more than 70 blazes across the state

NSW Bushfires Coronial Inquiry wraps as Blue Mountains locals make last-ditch appeal on back-burn

Senegalese women fear rights setback over Sonko rape trial

Black Summer inquest hears air attack supervisor raised back-burn concerns with RFS

American pilot felt pressure from NSW Rural Fire Service to fly during 2019-20 fires, inquiry hears

Promised RFS chopper arrives briefly in Coffs Harbour before heading to flooded central-west NSW