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How the CSIRO is building bushfire knowledge through simulated burns

Australian scientists have a secret weapon in the fight to understand bushfire behavior 🥼🔥🍂 While fires can't be removed as a threat to our landscape, there is an opportunity to better understand how they behave and the factors that influence them. That's why researchers at the CSIRO in Canberra built the Pyrotron, to test fire behavior and conduct experiments with a level of control that can't be achieved outdoors. 🎥: Donal Sheil and Luke Radford

What to do if there's a bushfire in your area

When 'Uncle Bushfire' crashes the party, preparation becomes the key to survival. Fires can start quickly, so your safest option is always to leave early. Talk with your household about what you will do if there's a fire in your area, and make a written plan about where you will go and what your trigger to leave will be. Always share your plan with family and friends, and be sure your bushfire survival kit is ready and you know where it is. During a bushfire emergency, find the frequency of your local ABC Radio station and follow your local ABC on Facebook. Check with your state or territory's emergency services, and the ABC Emergency website for warnings during a fire: abc.net.au/emergency

Knowing the new bushfire rating system could save your life

Here’s what you need to know about Australia’s new bushfire ratings 📣🔥🌡️ The Australian Fire Danger Rating System is the same wherever you are in Australia, and it can help you understand how dangerous the weather conditions are, the level of threat to your safety and what you need to do to stay safe. Visit the ABC Emergency website today to prepare your emergency plan, so you know what to do when extreme weather strikes: abc.net.au/emergency

#LIVE: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews

#LIVE: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is holding a press conference. He is expected to announce that plans for the state to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026 will be cancelled. MORE: https://rb.gy/t6xcu

Victoria floods update

#LIVE: The Premier Daniel Andrews is providing an update on the floods in Victoria.

Victoria flood update

#LIVE: Victoria flood update The Premier Daniel Andrews, Emergency Managment Commissioner Andrew Crisp, and Brigadier Matt Burr are providing an update on flooding in Victoria. Follow our live blog to stay updated: https://ab.co/3eHWCdp

#LIVE: Victorian floods update

#LIVE: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is holding a press conference with Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes, Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp, and VICSES Chief Operations Officer Tim Wiebusch. MORE: https://ab.co/3VwZtXn

#LIVE: Victorian floods update

#LIVE: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is holding a press conference with Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Agriculture and Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt from the State Control Centre. MORE: https://ab.co/3T7mPkz

Victorian flood update

#LIVE: Victorian flood update The Premier Daniel Andrews, Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes and Emergency Management Victoria Commissioner Andrew Crisp are providing an update on the floods in Victoria. For all the latest warnings and updates, follow our live blog: https://ab.co/3Mu99O6

Victoria emergency flood update

#LIVE: Victoria emergency flood update Premier Daniel Andrews, Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes and Emergency Managment Commissioner Andrew Crisp are providing an update on the floods occuring in Victoria. For regular updates and warnings, follow our live blog: https://ab.co/3Mu99O6

#LIVE: Victorian floods update

#LIVE: Victoria's Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp, VICSES Chief Operating Officer Tim Wiebusch and the Bureau of Meteorology are giving an update on the state's floods and heavy rainfall to come. MORE: https://ab.co/3SZI08a

How are you feeling about the federal election? 😅 It hasn't been called yet, but it's got to happen in May 🗳️🗳️ So what's the state of play? Political reporter Richard Willingham breaks down the Geelong region for the looming federal poll, but also the state one, due in November.