Tag Archive for bushfire

Another writing prompt

What’s your favorite month of the year? Why? Okay, I know it might not be the done thing to answer any of these writing prompts especially for a blog that deals with movie reviews, news and current affairs. But in my defence I am a procrastinator so it keeps me writing, I’ll also admit that…

Steps Taken Towards Bushfire Recovery in ACT Parks

The Orroral Valley bushfire resulted in one of the biggest ecological disasters in the Territory’s history, and the ACT Government is committed to working with experts to support the recovery of the Namadgi National Park and Tidbinbilla. ACT Minister for the Environment and Heritage Mick Gentleman explained that a Rapid Risk Assessment Team (RRAT), including…

Bushfire Season Begins So Be Prepared

Emergency Services Minister Fran Logan is calling on Western Australians to start treating a bushfire survival plan like putting on a seatbelt in a car – it should be second nature and could save your life. Launching the official bushfire season today (October 1), Mr. Logan said just 16 per cent of Western Australians have…

Getting Victorian Schools Better Prepared for Bushfires

Thousands of Victorian students will be safer this summer with the Andrews Labor Government making sure schools in the state’s highest fire danger areas are better prepared for bushfires. Acting Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino today inspected Billanook Primary School in the Dandenong Ranges, which will have its bushfire shelter area audited and…

Additional Disaster Assistance Bushfire affected Victorian Communites

Minister for Justice Michael Keenan and Victorian Minister for Emergency Services Jane Garrett have announced disaster assistance in response to the bushfires that affected Victorian communities on 25 December 2015. Mr. Keenan explained that the assistance is being provided under the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements. “The relief grants will help support…