The Australian Government is engaging with the states and territories on new disaster recovery funding arrangements that are simpler and fairer for all Australians. The new Disaster Recovery Framework ...

A year on from the devastating floods that hit the Mid North Coast, the scale of the disaster is still hard to comprehend. Described as a one-in-500-year event, the floods brought up to 700 mm of rain ...

Last week marked the third annual National Preparedness Summit, where leaders from all levels of government, industry and the not-for-profit sector came together to strengthen Australia’s readiness ...

AusAlert is Australia’s new national warning system. It uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices during local and national disasters. AusAlert is a fast and ...

Every year, communities face a range of challenges from severe weather and bushfires to floods, cyber incidents, public health emergencies and infrastructure disruptions. As these events become more ...

Before AusAlert is ready to use in October 2026, it will be tested across Australia. We need to test the system to make sure it works for all types of emergencies. In June, AusAlert will be tested in ...

It's important to know practical things you can do to build a flood resilient house. You can increase the flood resilience of your house by choosing resilient materials, construction techniques and ...

Budget 2024-25, for the third consecutive Budget, invests in measures that address the increase in severe and frequent natural hazards brought on by climate change. This investment includes a focus on ...

One of Australia’s foremost natural disaster professionals, Brendan Moon, has been announced as Australia’s first Coordinator-General for National Emergency Management. The new role will oversee the ...

As we head into Autumn 2026, the higher risk weather season (HRWS) is still active. The latest Seasonal Bushfire Outlook, released by the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council ...

NEMA Coordinator-General, Brendan Moon: Thanks very much Minister. Each event since the Black Summer bush fires of 2019, and there have been over 200 of them, have reminded us of the importance of the ...