Firefighter fatigue and the mental and physical toll of prolonged bushfire emergencies
In more than three decades with Victoria's CFA, Jarrod Dark has fought plenty of intense fires. But with 17 hours' sleep in ...
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Grampians National Park is still burning—here's what we can expect will survive and recover
Fire is a natural process—albeit one increasingly driven by climate change. As climate change worsens, landscapes like the Grampians will face more frequent, large wildfires.
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Extreme heatwave warning for Aussie state as out-of-control fire rages
High levels of smoke and ash have been reported in the area, with a smoke haze from the Grampians fire blanketing Adelaide on Sunday morning. It comes as fire crews ready for a longer-than-usual ...
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Captain Praises Team After Challenging Fire Season
Mirranatwa Captain Jarrod DarkAfter a long and challenging fire season in the Grampians region, Mirranatwa Fire Brigade ...
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Sikh volunteers serve bushfire-affected communities in Grampians
The massive Grampians fire has burned through more than 41,000 hectares over the past week. Sikh Volunteers Australia Chief Executive Jaswinder Singh has been providing relief services in the ...
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State safety authority shuts five solar farms due to fire risk, tells them to mow grass
Safety authority’s inspection blitz after fire saw five small solar farms closed until grass and vegetation is brought under control.
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Grampians: Businesses upset at receiving only $5000 for big losses caused by summer fires
Eagerly-awaited bushfire support funding for Grampians businesses has been finally delivered, but recipients are upset at what’s on offer. The federal government’s grants of only $5000 have ...
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Grampians National Park has reopened to visitors after devastating bushfires
Among the reopened sites are Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout, MacKenzie Falls, and Zumsteins Picnic Area. Adventurers can ...
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Wimmera-Mallee businesses still waiting on government bushfire support
The Grampians fire started in mid-December, forcing many businesses in Halls Gap to close while Dimboola and other surrounding communities were cut off during the Australi a Day long weekend ...
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Funding promised for bushfire-affected businesses, farmers in the Grampians
As part of the deal, funding will go towards a new marketing and tourism campaign to promote the Grampians region. Businesses in fire-affected areas had previously criticised the lack of funding ...
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SA Country Fire Service issues health warning over Grampians bushfire smoke
South Australian authorities have issued a health warning over the Grampians fire, as well as a map showing which areas will be affected by smoke. The SA Country Fire Service said it will continue ...
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Councils not equipped to collect new fire services levy, warn of ratepayer backlash
The government said the tax increase was justified because fire, floods and storms were becoming more frequent and severe. CFA and Forestry and others work to mop up spotfires at the foot of the ...