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Lives are at risk because of the way forest litter is estimated, a researcher says. But among some colleagues that’s a controversial view

There are calls today to overhaul some of Australias long-established bushfire prevention strategies, inc...

Australians are being told to expect warmer and drier conditions this summer. But the Bureau of Meteorology is still holding out from declaring a El Nino event - for the moment.

Above average temperatures and below average rainfall are likely to bring a heightened bushfire risk to parts of inland NSW and central Australia this winter.

Most of Australia expects drier autumn-

The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn 2023 shows serious rainfall deficits have increased fire risk for Perth and south west of WA, and the usually humid areas of south east Qld and northern NSW.

National outlook shows persistent wet weather and low fuel loads tempering likelihood of bushfires in areas ravaged by black summer