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Vegetation moisture changes in the Lake Magenta region, Western Australia, during 2020. Red shows drier vegetation, blue tones wetter areas. Digital Earth Australia Fuel Moisture Content

November 9, 2025

New interactive map shows how flammable your part of Australia is right now

Marta Yebra, Australian National University

As Australia faces longer, more erratic fire seasons, tools like this may prove essential for staying one step ahead of the flames.

February 28, 2024

Victoria’s fire alert has knocked Australians out of complacency. Under climate change, catastrophic bushfires can strike any time

David Bowman, University of Tasmania

Many Australians probably thought the worst of the bushfire season was over. But climate change is bringing not just more frequent and severe fires, but longer fire seasons.

Treacherous bushfire conditions are predicted to grow even more frequent as the climate changes. AAP Image/Andrew Brownbill

February 6, 2019

Climate change is poised to deliver more Black Saturdays in decades to come

Scott Hamilton, The University of Melbourne

Black Saturday in 2009 was Australia’s worst bushfire tragedy. But climate projections predict more bushfire danger in the future, threatening our water supplies as well as homes.

Whether leaving early or staying to defend, a reliable and adaptable bushfire survival plan is a must. AAP Image/David Mariuz

January 8, 2015

Bushfires kill, but knowing exactly how might make them less deadly

Justin Leonard, CSIRO

The latest round of bushfires, which claimed 27 homes in the Adelaide Hills, has once again highlighted the importance of planning for the worst. Mercifully, no human lives were lost, and it will be important…

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