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Indigenous people hit hard by Black Summer

The impact of Black Summer bushfires was made worse for Indigenous Australians due to inappropriate treatment including racism, researchers say.

AAP · Apr 14, 2022

Frozen sperm and assisted reproduction: time to pull out all stops to save the endangered koala

Australia’s wildlife was hit hard by the 2019-20 Black Summer megafires.

The Conversation · Apr 13, 2022

Wingecarribee Council failed to acknowledge bushfire victims, inquiry hears

A public inquiry into the Wingecarribee Council hears a Black Summer victim's claim she was intimidated by the suspended Mayor after she lost her home. Others say there appeared to be "favouritism" at play when development applications were assessed.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2022

New lab will refine bushfire responses

A new bushfire lab in Canberra will help fire fighters save lives and homes when the next Black Summer bushfires strike.

AAP · Mar 16, 2022

Potoroo population increasing in Victoria

Increasing numbers of kangaroo-like marsupial the Potoroo, which had much of its habitat destroyed in the Black Summer fires, have been found in the wild.

AAP · Mar 16, 2022

The floods prove volunteers can only do so much when the government goes awol

We need dedicated government support – including a wholesale reassessment of how to respond to future disasters

The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2022

Critically endangered southern corroboree frog conservation efforts ramp up

After the Black Summer bushfires tore through Kosciuszko National Park, there were fears for the critically endangered southern corroboree frog. Now, 100 of the bright-yellow-and-black amphibians are making a comeback and returning home.

ABC News · Mar 13, 2022

Ulladulla's Gateway sculpture rises up as symbol of resilience after Black Summer bushfires

After the shock and destruction of the Black Summer bushfires, artist Dora Rögnvaldsdóttir wanted to bring her community together. The result is Gateway, a sculpture created by hundreds of people to commemorate what they lost, and their resilience.

ABC News · Mar 12, 2022

Rural bushfire survivors forecast an insurance storm for flood regions

NSW south coast residents reveal the challenges flood survivors can expect to face – and insurance is a common theme

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2022

NSW bushfire Inquiry told of man who died defending his home in Black Summer bushfires

The court heard 63-year-old Nambucca Valley man Chris Savva managed to save his house from one of Black Summer's early bushfires before he died trying to drive to safety.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2022