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There’s No Such Thing As A Fireproof House

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There’s No Such Thing As A Fireproof House

Geoff Hanmer

To Help The Bushfire Recovery, Pull Out Weeds

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To Help The Bushfire Recovery, Pull Out Weeds

Don Driscoll

Out Of Control, Contained, Safe? Here’s What Each Bushfire Status Actually Means

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Out Of Control, Contained, Safe? Here’s What Each Bushfire Status Actually Means

Thomas Duff

In this record-breaking bushfire season, notifications from emergency managers have become a familiar feature of Australian life. Terms like “out of control” and “contained” are regularly heard as descriptions of the status of fires, but what do they actually mean?

Beware Of Bushfire Scams: How Fraudsters Take Advantage Of Those In Need

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Beware Of Bushfire Scams: How Fraudsters Take Advantage Of Those In Need

Cassandra Cross

Don’t Give Bushfire-Affected Koalas Your Water Bottle

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Don’t Give Bushfire-Affected Koalas Your Water Bottle

Sarah Basford

The bushfires across Australia have devastated communities but the biggest death toll has been our unique wildlife. With desperate animals on the run from the infernos across parts of eastern Australia and South Australia, videos have emerged of koalas drinking water from well-meaning passers-by and firefighters. While it’s heartwarming to…