This page helps explain some common terms relevant to the Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative (NRRI). These terms relate to potential flood mitigation measures for the Richmond River catchment. It ...

The Australian and Queensland Governments are helping improve the resilience of strata title properties in North Queensland against future tropical cyclones. Through the Strata Resilience Program (SRP ...

The re-opening of the Old Bega Hospital is one out of the 524 community projects funded under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program. After severe fire damage, the hospital is now being ...

The Natural Hazards Research Forum 2025 gathered experts to explore bold, evidence-based strategies for building national disaster resilience.

The Australian Disaster Resilience Index (ADRI), a groundbreaking tool developed in partnership between Natural Hazards Research Australia, the University of New England and the National Emergency ...

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 ...

Our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a commitment to work with First Nations peoples and communities to advance reconciliation.

Key moments from Exercise Convergence 2025 Exercise Convergence allowed participants to learn about preparedness, response, and recovery. We tested national crisis coordination mechanisms and explored ...

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 2019-20 Black Summer Bushfires had devastating effects on many families in Australia. These disasters show how vulnerable persons can often be overlooked. In particular, infants and young children ...

If you're lucky enough to visit the beautiful landscapes of the Dandenong Ranges, we recommend that you also stop at Kilsyth. With a population of around 12,000, Kilsyth isn't just home to the Cougars ...

Crisis exercising is using simulated scenarios that are designed to replicate real-life crisis situations. They’re done to help people and organisations prepare and respond to these emergency ...