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.

Written by Claire Burke

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.
Claire Burke, Mark Dobson, March 04, 2025
How to protect your pets and livestock
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How to Protect Your Pets and Livestock from Bushfire

Pets and livestock need to be part of your bushfire survival plan. Here is how to create a plan to keep animals and humans safe.
Jim Smith, Claire Burke, March 04, 2025
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

Australia’s bushfire prone areas are widening, due to increasingly hot and dry conditions. Find out if your home is impacted and what steps to take if it is.
Mark Dobson, Claire Burke, March 04, 2025
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.
Claire Burke, Jim Smith, Mark Dobson, March 04, 2025
Renter’s insurance
Articles and Guides.

Does My Renter’s Insurance Cover That?

Learn what renter’s insurance covers and how it can offer reassurance in case of unexpected events.
Claire Burke, February 21, 2025