Advice for flood-impacted organic operators

As we enter a third la Nina season, many organic operators and farming communities have been heavily impacted by the recent flooding and extreme weather conditions along the East coast. On behalf of AOL, our thoughts go out to all affected farmers and operators. A range of state and federal assistance and resources are now....

Funding to prevent future flooding

The Australian Government is providing $50 million for projects across the country under the National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program.....

New Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program opening soon

Communities still recovering from the 2019-20 bushfires will soon have access to a new Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program, to help them address priority work that hasn’t yet been supported under other funding programs.....

Australian Government assistance extended for NSW storms and floods

The Australian Government has extended support to an additional 18 local government areas affected by the storms and flooding across New South Wales.....

Disaster assistance for flood-affected businesses and primary producers

Information and assistance available for individuals and businesses affected by the recent floods of March 2021.....

More bushfire recovery funding for Qld communities

Eight Queensland councils and one state agency will share in $10.7 million of additional funding in the latest round of support for communities impacted by the 2019 Queensland Bushfires.....

$18.1 million to support communities affected by Wooroloo bushfire

Western Australian communities impacted by the devastating Wooroloo Bushfire are set to receive an $18.1 million recovery package to provide support for ongoing recovery efforts.....

Australian Government Bushfire Support for WA

Communities in Western Australia remain under threat from the Wooroloo bushfire, currently burning out of control in the Perth region.....

Bushfire video series shows community recovery

The National Bushfire Recovery Agency and Tourism Australia has launched the ‘Open for business’ video series on bushfire recovery. The 15-part series shines a spotlight on everyday Australians as they rebuild their lives, 12 months on from the 2019-20 bushfire season.....

$11 million investment to help Queensland communities recover from bushfires

More than $11 million has been approved for a range of projects that will help with the economic and social recovery in Queensland communities that were heavily impacted by last year’s bushfires.....

New season brings new conditions

Australians should be preparing for a vastly different bushfire season as the effects of La Niña are felt across the country, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 – February 2020.....

Prepare for Bushfire Season

The latest information about preparing your family and property for bushfire season, the latest bushfire updates and warnings, and state-based support and information.....

Binna Burra Reconstruction Works Complete

After severe bushfires swept through the world heritage-listed Binna Burra rainforest reserve in September 2019, the Binna Burra Road reconstruction project is now complete.....

Extraordinary meeting of Ministers for Emergency Management to discuss the response to the Bushfire Royal Commission

The Commonwealth chaired a meeting of all Australian Emergency Management Ministers regarding the findings of the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements, also known as the Bushfire Royal Commission.....

$9.6 million in further funding to disaster proof Queensland communities

Communities from the Torres Strait to the Gold Coast will benefit from an almost $9.6 million investment in projects to improve local disaster resilience and risk reduction.....

More funding to help Queensland communities recover from bushfires

Five Queensland council areas heavily impacted by last year’s bushfires will share in more than $6 million to deliver a range of locally developed projects that will contribute to economic and social recovery, and create local jobs.....

Australians urged to prepare for summer disaster season

Emergency Management Australia (EMA) has completed its annual disaster season briefings and has urged Australians to properly prepare for the upcoming summer disaster season.....

Funding helps regions on road to bushfire recovery

Music festivals, art installations, sporting events and a coastal headland walking trail are among 65 projects to receive a share in more than $7 million in funding support for communities in fire-affected regions across Australia.....

More than $36 million for Queensland bushfire recovery

Queensland’s ongoing recovery efforts from the 2019 bushfires continue with a $36.8 million investment to support the state’s most heavily bushfire-impacted communities.....

Funding for long term support in bushfire affected Queensland communities

Communities across southern and eastern Queensland impacted by devastating bushfires last year will receive funding to employ Community Development Officers to help lead long-term recovery efforts.....

Emergency Management Ministers agree to review the National Disaster Recovery Funding arrangements

Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud said the DRFA is being reviewed to ensure that assistance under the program is fair and equitable for Australians living in different states.....

Bushfire Fund Driving Recovery

Helping people recover from the Black Summer bushfires is a priority for the Australian Government and the release of the $2 billion Bushfire Recovery Funds's spending profile reinforces this.....

ABARES insights into Australia’s forest fires

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABERS) today released its insights article: 'Stocktake of Fire in Australia's Forests 2011 to 2016.....

Increased aerial support for Australia during bushfire season

Australia’s aerial firefighting capability has today received an annual $11 million boost to ensure additional aircraft are available for the 2020-21 and future bushfire seasons.....

Bushfire Funding Bettered

The Federal Government is expected to spend $1 billion to help support people in bushfire affected areas by June, doubling the amount that was originally committed to the National Bushfire Recovery Agency in the current financial year.....

Bushfire Funding Bettered

The Federal Government is expected to spend $1 billion to help support people in bushfire affected areas by June.....

Grants to help communities affected by bushfires in Queensland

Community groups, local councils and NGOs in 23 communities will share in $1.8 million in flexible funding grants to support recovery following the 2019 bushfires.....

Bushfire assistance grants available to Mareeba primary producers

Impacted farmers in the Mareeba Shire local government area now have access to grants of up to $75,000 to assist with bushfire recovery.....

Australian Organic – Industry Fire Crisis Update

Advice to certified organic operators surrounding the requirements for certification alongside information regarding available allowances & derogations during the bushfire crisis.....

Bushfire Emergencies: Agricultural Resources

List of agricultural resources for producers affected by the recent bushfire emergencies.....

Bushfire Appeals

There are several ways that you can lend your support to those affected by the bushfires, including donating to charities, foundations, fire services and volunteers.....