Natural hazards research aims to fill knowledge gaps
Above-normal fire potential looms in some areas, despite La Nina
Insurers say prescribed burns could help fine-tune premiums
Fire and flood resilience project gets insurers’ backing
Queensland fire risks rise as rains awaited
Researchers create first national snapshot of disaster resilience
Bushfire research centre wins $88 million funding
Early start expected for East Gippsland fire season
Bushfire potential 'remains higher during autumn'
Post-Tracy building codes ‘reduce cyclone deaths’
Stricter building codes introduced after Cyclone Tracy in 1974 play a partially effective role in saving lives when major storms strike, according to a study funded by the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Co-operative Research Centre.
Subsequent cyclones have hit less populated areas, which also explains the lower death toll.
