Hashtag
Times Advertising

Out of control, contained, safe? Here's what each bushfire status actually means

  • Written by Thomas Duff, Postdoctoral Fellow, Forest and Ecosystem Science, University of Melbourne
Out of control, contained, safe? Here's what each bushfire status actually meansWe're used to images of firefighters with hoses, but more of the firefighting effort goes to clearing vegetation than spraying with water. Dean Lewins/AAP

In this record-breaking bushfire season, notifications from emergency managers have become a familiar feature of Australian life. Terms like “out of control” and...

Read more

More Articles ...

  1. Australia's bushfire smoke is lapping the globe, and the law is too lame to catch it
  2. this grandmother tree connects me to Country. I cried when I saw her burned
  3. Why we need strong ethical standards for ministers – and better ways of enforcing them
  4. to prevent students cheating with AI text-generators, we should bring them into the classroom
  5. climate-linked financial crises loom, but the fix isn't up to central banks

Health & Wellness

Specialist Disability Accommodation Explained: What It Is, Who Qualifies, and How to Access It in Perth

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

For many Australians living with significant disability, the question of where to live — and how to live there safely and comfortably — is one of the most important and most complex they will ever f...

How Smart Site Managers Source Wholesale Medical Supplies to Keep Their Teams Safe and Compliant

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

If you're running a construction site, a civil project, or a trade-based operation anywhere in Australia, first aid preparedness probably sits somewhere near the bottom of your planning checklist — ...

Experience ultimate comfort: the health benefits of an adjustable bed and mattress

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Imagine waking up each morning feeling truly refreshed, without the usual aches and stiffness. For many, a traditional flat bed can fall short in providing the tailored support needed for optimal rest...