Wander through the leafy streets of Picton and take in the stunning heritage buildings set against a background of scenic landscapes. Picton attracts nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone ...

After Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Disaster Relief Australia's (DRA) Operation Trew demonstrated the strength and commitment of its volunteers. These dedicated individuals worked hard, helping ...

We’re proud to launch our first ‘Reflect’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). This is an important step in building respectful and meaningful relationships with First Nations peoples. This plan is more ...

Today’s official opening of the upgraded National Situation Room (NSR) represents an important boost to Australia’s capability in crisis response and management. The upgrade allows for the rapid ...

One of Australia’s foremost natural disaster professionals, Brendan Moon, has been announced as Australia’s first Coordinator-General for National Emergency Management. The new role will oversee the ...

From Tasmania to Mackay, Australians were recently surprised by a colourful light show across the night sky. This dazzling display is the result of a solar flare and coronal mass ejection. One with ...

A National Boeing 737 Large Air Tanker (LAT) now forms part of Australia’s permanent aerial firefighting fleet, leaving us equipped with the largest fleet of water-bombing aircraft in Australia to ...

Recovering from tropical cyclones is challenging for many communities but even more so when support and technical help is a four hour drive away. For the Western Australian communities of Mingenew, ...

The Australian Government is reminding Australians to plan and prepare for an increased risk of fire across large parts of the country this summer. The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer 2024 ...

The Emergency Response Fund (ERF) helps Australia deal with major natural hazards. From 2019-2023, according to the Emergency Response Fund Act 2019, the government could draw from the ERF up to: $50 ...

Australia could experience severe weather at any time. But bushfires, heatwaves, flooding and tropical cyclones are more likely between October and April. We call this period the higher risk weather ...

The North Queensland Recovery and Resilience Package (NQRRP) helps local communities recover from, and prepare for, future floods. It supports those affected by the 2019 Monsoon Trough and the 2023 ...