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 ...

The launch of our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is an important step on our reconciliation journey. Our ‘Reflect’ RAP demonstrates our vision for a future of unity. One built on equality, ...

Australia is facing more challenging hazards than ever before. Biosecurity diseases, heatwaves, cyber outages, and tsunamis don’t happen in isolation. There is an increasing risk of hazard convergence ...

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared history and how we can work together for a better future. It’s a chance to respect and support First Nations ...

Burketown is the larger township in the Burke shire with a population of approximately 204 people. Located on the Albert River in the Gulf of Carpentaria, The Gangalidda people are recognised as the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) is a one off, non-means tested lump sum. It offers a payment of $1,000 for eligible adults and $400 for eligible children who’ve been ...

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 ...