The definition of the worst fires in Australian can be looked at in a few ways. These include by the number of lives lost, the number of homes lost and the amount of land that the bushfires went through.
The worst fires by land being burned … Read the rest
With a lot of information on the bushfires being incorrect on some social media sites, it is apparent that many people think the worst in some cases.
Being asked if the trees will all need replanting, it made me think … Read the rest
Social Media of various types are showing some alarming “facts” about the Australian Bushfires.
These can include statements that ALL of Australia is burning, or that all the fires are started by arsonists.
Many of these things are simply NOT true.
The NSW police have released a statement about the 183 people who have been cautioned or charged with bushfire rated incidents.
Since Friday 8 November 2019, legal action – which ranges from cautions through to criminal charges – has been taken against … Read the rest
The number was calculated on an average of 17.5 mammals, 20.7 birds and 129.5 reptiles per hectare.
So, with 6 million hectares burnt, or about 1% of the country, then it means that 1% of these creatures … Read the rest
The Australian Federal Government is to establish a National Bushfire Recovery Agency to work closely with the states and territories to rebuild homes and critical infrastructure destroyed in the bushfires.
This agency will be led by former AFP Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin.
At least $2 … Read the rest
Australian State Premiers, together with their Emergency Services Ministers, are responsible for overseeing the Bushfire fighting activities in Australia.
Scott Morrison, the Prime Minister, was slammed for his Hawaiian holiday, even though these things are not his prime responsibility.
But, where were the … Read the rest
A 22-year-old motorcycle rider has been arrested after an off-duty officer spotted his motorcycle in a hotel car park.
The rider was in possession of 13 Queensland and New South Wales driver licences, four Australian passports, one UK passport … Read the rest
Some large donations have recently been promised to Australia fire services.
Scott Morrison has signalled that it is time to reconsider where houses can be built.
In Australia, it is the State and Local Municipalities that enact zoning codes for where houses can be built. It is not a Federal regulation, yet..
Mr … Read the rest
