Claire Burke

Claire Burke

Journalist & Communications Professional

Claire Burke has more than 25 years’ experience in media as a writer and storyteller, having written for a range of leading Australian newspapers, magazines and digital platforms.     

After more than a decade at News Corp Australia, Claire started working as a freelance journalist in early 2024, creating content for The Age, The New Daily, Gourmet Traveller, Zoos Victoria, Mercedes Benz, Youi and REA Group.  

A keen runner, Claire grew up in regional Victoria and now lives in Melbourne with her husband, three children, two dogs and a cat.

Australian volunteer firefighters
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Meet the Modern Australian Volunteer Firefighter

Numbers of Australian volunteer firefighters are declining, right when the country’s bushfire risk is rising.
September 27, 2024
How climate change is affecting bushfire season
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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.
September 25, 2024
How to protect your pets and livestock
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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.
September 20, 2024
How to tell if you live in a bushfire prone area
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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.
September 20, 2024