Federal disaster assistance extended for more communities affected by North Queensland floods.
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The Australian Government is extending both the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to more North Queensland communities affected by recent flooding and heavy rainfall. From 2pm local time on Monday 10 February 2025, the AGDRP will be extended further to the localities of…
Heatwave coming, says BOM
Severe and extreme heatwaves have claimed more lives than any other natural hazard in Australia. Not only older people and the very young are at risk—extreme heatwaves can affect anyone’s health. Over the next few days, severe heatwave conditions will continue across parts of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland…
Newly discovered platypus population in Western Sydney to benefit from Landcare led Bushfire $55k recovery grant.
Landcarers in the Mulgoa Valley safeguarding the future of a recently discovered population of platypus have secured Landcare funding to mitigate the impacts of Black Summer fires on the rare species. With $55,000 from the Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants, Mulgoa Landcare – based outside Penrith in NSW – will…