In Lismore, New South Wales, new flood pumps are replacing old stormwater removal units previously powered by tractors. The two new submersible electric pumps will have a combined capacity of 1000 ...

The National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework (PDF 3510KB) and Australia’s National Strategy for Disaster Resilience (PDF 4121KB) provide the overarching frameworks guiding the National Emergency ...

More than 100 locations across 49 rural roads will be rehabilitated to improve resilience against flooding and severe weather. Roads include Broadwater, East Coraki, James Gibson, Koonorigan, Nimbin, ...

When major emergencies occur, it is essential we are thoroughly prepared, coordinate efforts and act quickly. The National Emergency Management Stockpile (NEMS) capability helps communities affected ...

About 250km north of Melbourne lies the town of Numurkah, with a population of roughly 12,500 people and host to one of the state’s most significant flood emergencies. Between 28 February and 4 March ...

The National Situation Room (NSR) is a whole-of-government all-hazards monitoring and reporting facility. Operating around the clock, it plays a crucial role in safeguarding the nation. Through close ...

In late February 2025, a tropical low developed over the Coral Sea off the east coast of Australia. It soon gathered strength to become Tropical Cyclone (TC) Alfred and brought extremely strong winds, ...

We're required by section 11C of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) to publish a disclosure log on our website. The Disclosure Log lists the documents released by us in response to Freedom ...