More than 100 locations across 49 rural roads will be rehabilitated to improve resilience against flooding and severe weather. Roads include Broadwater, East Coraki, James Gibson, Koonorigan, Nimbin, ...

When major emergencies occur, it is essential we are thoroughly prepared, coordinate efforts and act quickly. The National Emergency Management Stockpile (NEMS) capability helps communities affected ...

About 250km north of Melbourne lies the town of Numurkah, with a population of roughly 12,500 people and host to one of the state’s most significant flood emergencies. Between 28 February and 4 March ...

The National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework (PDF 3510KB) and Australia’s National Strategy for Disaster Resilience (PDF 4121KB) provide the overarching frameworks guiding the National Emergency ...

As we head into Autumn 2026, the higher risk weather season (HRWS) is still active. The latest Seasonal Bushfire Outlook, released by the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council ...

For a small island off the south coast of Tasmania, Bruny Island gives a big bang for its buck. It has spectacular landscapes, significant cultural sites, wildlife that includes several endangered ...

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 ...

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 ...

Following the 2024-25 Higher Risk Weather Season, government and non-government organisations as well as industry representatives have gathered in Canberra to ‘war game’ what would happen in the most ...

The National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program (NFMIP) was established under the Emergency Response Fund and will deliver $100 million across 2020-21 and 2021-22 to state and territory ...

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 ...

Emergency and disaster personnel in Australia and Canada already share a close relationship. Today, this commitment deepens further with a new partnership between our two countries. The Joint ...