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Introducing Jim Smith & Mark Dobson: Meet Our Bushfire Experts
Ordinary Courage's Jim Smith and Mark Dobson have teamed up with Youi to better physically and mentally prepare Australians for bushfire season.

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How to Protect Your Pets and Livestock from Bushfire
Whether your animals are part of your family or part of your livelihood, including them in your bushfire survival plan is essential not only for their safety but for yours, too.

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How to Know if You Live in a Bushfire-Prone Area
Waking up to the sound of kookaburras, breathing in fresh, clean air and being surrounded by nature – it’s easy to see why around seven million Australians choose to make their homes in rural or semi-rural areas.

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How Climate Change is Affecting our Bushfire Seasons
Climate change is causing hotter, drier conditions in Australia, and increasing the risk of bushfire frequency, intensity and unpredictability.

Articles and Guides.
Storm, Fire, Flood: What Does Building Insurance Cover?
Living in Australia means living with the reality that natural disasters and extreme weather events including storms, fires and floods can – and are increasingly likely to – happen.
Amanda Dardanis, March 04, 2025

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Bushfire Support: Your State-by-State Resource List
Extreme bushfires are becoming a more frequent reality worldwide, with a 2024 study finding fire behaviour worsening in several regions, including Australia.
Chelsea Spresser, March 04, 2025

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Can I Have a Fire in My Backyard?
Are the warm summer nights tempting you to spark up your charcoal barbecue or gather around a fire pit?

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Community Resilience: How Connection Helped a Town Survive Catastrophe
How community resilience can help bushfire recovery in Australian towns like Pomonal. Learn how to build strength and preparedness for future emergencies.

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What Do We Know About the Coming Australian Bushfire Season?
Fire experts and meteorologists are warning that Australia could be in for a challenging bushfire season, with above average temperatures contributing to an increased risk of fire in parts of the country.

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Bushfire Alerts and Apps: The Technology to Help Keep You Safe
Your guide to the useful Australian bushfire apps and official emergency alerts you can access to help you prepare your home and family for bushfires.

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Bushfire Planning: Your Emergency Stockpile Shopping List
There’s more to being properly prepared for bushfire season than outside jobs such as clearing your gutters and trimming overhanging branches.

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Bushfire Trauma: Tips for Coping with Bushfire Anxiety
Bushfire anxiety is a common experience for many Australians after the Black Summer fires. Discover effective strategies to cope, and how to find support.
Karen Fittall, March 04, 2025

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The Power of Bushfire Preparation: Stories from Real Life
If there’s one thing active firefighter Mark Dobson knows after years of fighting some of Australia’s worst bushfires, it’s the value of preparedness before and during bushfire season.

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What to do if You’re Stuck at Home During a Bushfire
How to increase your chances of survival if you’re caught in a bushfire: An essential guide to bushfire preparation and what to do during and after the fire.

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How to Prepare Your Mind for a Bushfire
Being bushfire ready means knowing how to prepare for a bushfire psychologically. Here’s what to expect, plus tips on how to prepare children and face stress.

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How to Protect Your Lung Health from Bushfire Smoke
Few Australians will forget the events of 2019-20, when the Black Summer blazes caused thick bushfire smoke to envelope entire cities in a distinctive haze, turning skies orange across the country.
Karen Fittall, March 04, 2025

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Bushfire Preparation Jobs to Do This Weekend, This Month and This Year
Get ready for fire season with essential bushfire preparation tips. Learn what tasks to do this weekend, this month and this year to help you stay safe.

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Bushfire Decision Time: Know When to Go
Australia faces intense bushfires, making leaving early your best bushfire safety plan. Here’s how to prepare your home and occupants to leave early.