Podcasts about bushfires

This interview first aired on Wednesday the 16th of September, 2026 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. On today's Regional Voice One FM announcer Josh Revens is joined by Acting Inspector and Local Area Commander for the Benalla District Steve Carden. He talks about preparing your property for the upcoming bushfire season. To find out more go to - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/ and for bushfire advice go to https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/fire-safety Keep up to date with all things online Policing on the 'Eyewatch - Greater Shepparton Police Service Area' Facebook page. Listen to The Regional Voice on One FM Monday - Friday from 12pm-12:30pm. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131 The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1.

Volunteers and Firefighters from the NSW Rural Fire Service MIA District will this weekend be in the Kooyoo Street Mall, providing information, advice & resources for the local community to assist them in preparing for the upcoming Bushfire Danger Period, October 2026-April 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CAPTION 1905 OCEAN BEACH SYDNEYUnseasonal Winter Heatwave and Bushfires Strike Australia Under El NiñoJeremy Zakis and John Batchelor analyze severe meteorological anomalies across Australia caused by an intense El Niño pattern. Despite remaining in winter, Queensland experienced over 180 bushfires, including a major wilderness blaze in the Lockyer Valley that threatened the Warrego Highway. Southeastern Australia recorded its warmest winter in 167 years of record-keeping, with daytime temperatures in New South Wales reaching between 75 and 80 degrees. Meteorologists struggle with forecast accuracy as rapidly shifting weather patterns disrupt conventional climate models, while large ocean swells impact the California coastline. (1)

Todays headlines include: An early spring heatwave has triggered several bushfires across Australia’s east coast. A manhunt is continuing in Victoria’s Gippsland region after a man allegedly attacked his brother and parents with an axe. A deadly dengue fever outbreak is accelerating in Bangladesh, where ‌nearly 43,000 people have been hospitalised. And today’s good news: An international study has uncovered new evidence linking genetics and personality traits. Sign up to our newsletters here! Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As dangerous bushfire smoke plunges Brisbane's air quality to hazardous levels, Asthma Australia's Dr Chris Pearce revealed the essential steps to safeguard your family's health. Learn why dusting off old masks and tuning up your medication plan could prevent a severe emergency today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wildfires in Europe so far in 2026 have been vast and ferocious. The destruction and loss of life have been on a new scale in France, Spain, Greece and even in Britain. Professor of pyrogeography David Bowman reflects on the firewave and how Tasmania is preparing for fire and a record-breaking El Niño.

As the seasons change Australians are urged to begin Bushfire preparations as weather conditions warnings, risks and bushfire plans can and will differ by state and region.

What distinguishes trauma-responsive care from trauma-informed care, and how can it be applied in practice to support children and families affected by disaster?In this episode, Michelle Roberts (Psychologist) and Sarah Eagland (Social Worker) explore what it looks like to account for and effectively respond to trauma in the context of disaster. Highlighting the important role of trauma-responsive care in translating knowledge and awareness into action and adaptation, they discuss how practitioners can contribute to positive outcomes for children, families and communities.  Equally prioritising practitioner wellbeing, they explore how a culture of psychological safety can support multidisciplinary teams working in disaster recovery and resilience.Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form.Share your comments, questions and feedback about Mental Health in Practice: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/ 

Drop us a noteIn this first episode of Season 8, due diligence engineers Richard Robinson and Gaye Francis look at "criticality and control", starting with the pink elephant problem: Why organisations that successfully prevent bad outcomes often end up defunding the very risk functions responsible for that success. During their chat, they unpack the Port of Auckland conviction and what it reveals about the gap between Australian and New Zealand WHS enforcement, a local government case study on engineering versus insurance priorities, and why short-term commercial thinking clashes with the long timeframes in real risk management demands. They close with a preview of what's ahead this season, plus a few early thoughts on where AI does — and doesn't — belong in risk practice.Timestamps:00:36 – Season 8 introduction01:07 – Port of Auckland conviction and NZ vs. Australia WHS enforcement03:23 – Season 8 topics ahead04:57 – The pink elephant story07:47 – Local government case study09:07 – Short-termism vs. long-term risk09:41 – Bushfire risk and generational memory12:01 – Closing thoughts on AIIf you'd like us to cover a specific topic or have any feedback we'd love to hear from you. Email admin@r2a.com.au.For further information on Richard and Gaye's consulting work with R2A, head to https://www.r2a.com.au, where you'll also find their booklets (store) and a sign-up for their quarterly newsletter to keep informed of their latest news and events.

Australians are being urged to prepare for a potentially challenging spring, with an elevated bushfire risk forecast across several parts of the country. Authorities say conditions vary significantly from region to region, with dry weather, warmer temperatures and increased fuel loads contributing to the risk. - この春、オーストラリア各地で山火事のリスクが高まると予測されています。当局は、乾燥や気温の上昇などにより厳しいシーズンとなる可能性に備えるよう呼びかけています。Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm on SBS 3. Replays from 10pm on Tue, Thu and Sat on SBS1. Listen to past stories from our podcast. Download the free SBS Audio App and don't forget to visit SBS Japanese Facebook and Instagram page! - SBSの日本語放送は火木金の午後１時からSBS3で生放送！火木土の夜10時からはおやすみ前にSBS1で再放送が聞けます。SBS日本語放送ポッドキャストから過去のストーリーを聞くこともできます。無料でダウンロードできるSBS Audio Appもどうぞ。

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Australians are being urged to prepare for a potentially challenging spring, with an elevated bushfire risk forecast across several parts of the country. Authorities say conditions vary significantly from region to region, with dry weather, warmer temperatures and increased fuel loads contributing to the risk. - यो वसन्तयाम वा स्प्रिङ सिजनमा देशका विभिन्न भागमा डढेलोको जोखिम उच्च रहने पूर्वानुमान गरिँदा अस्ट्रेलियनहरूलाई यसका लागि तयारी गर्न आग्रह गरिएको छ। अधिकारीहरूका अनुसार डढेलोको जोखिम विभिन्न क्षेत्रअनुसार फरक रहेको छ। सुख्खा मौसम, बढ्दो तापक्रम र जमिनमा जम्मा भएको ज्वलनशील पदार्थको मात्रा बढेकाले जोखिम थपिएको उनीहरुको भनाइ छ। थप यो रिपोर्टमा।Subscribe to the SBS Nepali podcast here.You can listen to SBS Nepali's live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 pm via SBS South Asian on digital radio, on television channel 305, through the SBS Audio app, on SBS On Demand, or via our website. You can also follow SBS Nepali on social media: Facebook, Instagram and X (@SBS Nepali). - हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क सेवा प्रयोग गर्न तपाईंले आफ्नो नाम दर्ता गर्नु पर्दैन। पोडकास्टमा सामाग्री उपलब्ध हुनासाथ सुन्न यहाँ थिच्नुहोस्।एसबीएस नेपालीको प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण हरेक मङ्गलवार र बिहीवार दिउँसो २ बजे SBS South Asian मा डिजिटल रेडियोमार्फत, आफ्नो टेलिभिजनको च्यानल ३०५ मा, SBS Audio एपमार्फत, SBS On Demand मा वा हाम्रो वेबसाइटबाट सुन्न सक्नुहुन्छ। साथै हामी सोसल मिडिया प्लेटफर्महरू फेसबुक, इन्स्टाग्राम र एक्स मा पनि रहेका छौं SBS Nepali का नाममा।

Australians are being urged to prepare for a potentially challenging spring, with an elevated bushfire risk forecast across several parts of the country. Authorities say conditions vary significantly from region to region, with dry weather, warmer temperatures and increased fuel loads contributing to the risk. - آسٹریلین عوام سے کہا جا رہا ہے کہ وہ ممکنہ طور پر مشکل موسمِ بہار کے لیے تیار رہیں، کیونکہ ملک کے کئی حصوں میں بشُ فائر یا جنگلاتی آگ کے بڑھتے ہوئے خطرے کی پیش گوئی کی گئی ہے۔حکام کا کہنا ہے کہ حالات ایک خطے سے دوسرے خطے تک نمایاں طور پر مختلف ہیں۔ خشک موسم، زیادہ درجۂ حرارت اور آتش گیر مواد کی بڑھتی ہوئی مقدار اس خطرے میں اضافہ کر رہی ہے۔جانئے کس طرح ایس بی ایس اردو کے مرکزی صفحے کو بُک مارک کریں ہر بدھ اور جمعہ کا پورا پروگرام اس لنک پرسنئے, اردو پرگرام سننے کے دیگر طریقے, “SBS Audio”کےنام سےموجود ہماری موبائیل ایپ ایپیل (آئی فون) یااینڈرائیڈ , ڈیوائیسزپرانسٹال کیجئے

Kaz and Tubes are joined by Amelia Pearson from the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub, to fact check whether suburban homes need bushfire plans like those in rural areas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians are being urged to prepare for a potentially challenging spring, with an elevated bushfire risk forecast across several parts of the country. Authorities say conditions vary significantly from region to region, with dry weather, warmer temperatures and increased fuel loads contributing to the risk. - ኣውስትራልያውያን ትንበያ ልዕል ዝበለ ተኽእሎ ባርዕ ጣሻ ኣብ ብዙሕ ክፋላት'ዛ ሃገር ኣብ ዝሃለወሉ ንተኽእሎ ክስተት ሓደ በዳሂ ዝኾነ ጽድያ ክዳለዉ መተሓሳሰቢ ቀሪብሎም። ሰብመዚ ኩነታት ካብ ከባቢ ናብ ከባቢ ኣዝዮም ዝፈላለዩ ምዃኖምን ደረቕ ኩነታት ኣየር፣ ዝወዓዩ ሙቐታትን ዝያዳ ጽዕነታት ዝቃጸሉ ነገራትን ናብ'ቲ ሓደጋ ኣበርክቶ ይገብሩ ይብሉ።

Australians are being urged to prepare for a potentially challenging spring, with an elevated bushfire risk forecast across several parts of the country. Authorities say conditions vary significantly from region to region, with dry weather, warmer temperatures and increased fuel loads contributing to the risk.

Australians are being urged to prepare for a potentially challenging spring, with an elevated bushfire risk forecast across several parts of the country. Authorities say conditions vary significantly from region to region, with dry weather, warmer temperatures and increased fuel loads contributing to the risk.

A large populated region of Tasmania has been declared as an Increased Risk of Bushfire for Spring.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

A warning of increased bushfire risk for most states and territories into spring.Eyre Peninsula farmers call for a review into 50% council rate increases on their rural properties.The grains industry concerned changes to backpacker visas could affect this year's harvest.

How can practitioners work safely and collaboratively to support children and families impacted by disaster?Michelle Roberts (Psychologist) and Sarah Eagland (Social Worker) unpack the role of trauma-informed care in addressing the diverse and often-overlooked needs of children in the context of disaster. Focusing on strengths-based approaches, they explore opportunities to build skills that promote feelings of safety, calm, control and agency for children and families.The episode encourages practitioners across health, mental health and community settings to nurture their own wellbeing when working in challenging contexts.Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes by following Mental Health in Practice.Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form.Share your comments, questions and feedback about Mental Health in Practice: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/

Josie Blakeney performs the song she wrote about devastating bushfires for the Country Hour

Today, my guest is Mark Schuster, an environmental educator, musician and bushfire technical officer whose lifelong passion for Australia's natural environment has shaped a deeply personal career in nature, conservation, Australian history, music, education and bushfire management. In this episode, Mark reflects on growing up in suburban Brisbane, where an early fascination with bushland, birds and books set him on a path that would lead to studies in zoology, rainforest ecology and conservation. He shares the mentors, chance encounters and unexpected twists that shaped his journey—from an unsuccessful PhD that ultimately opened new doors, to a career spanning scientific research, public service, environmental management and community engagement. Our conversation explores Mark's enduring commitment to preserving Australia's cultural and natural heritage. He recounts decades spent travelling through rural Queensland recording traditional bush music, German-Australian folk songs and oral histories, preserving stories that might otherwise have disappeared. We also discuss the power of music, memory and storytelling, and the importance of passing cultural traditions from one generation to the next. The Schuster Collection, part of the National Library of Australia, contains recordings of folk songs and dance music from Queensland and also stories, legends and recollections of customs and immigrant settlement, particularly German and Scandinavian in rural Queensland. Mark plays many of the old German-Queensland dance tunes on his traditional button accordion. Mark offers valuable insights into bushfire ecology and his current work helping communities prepare for bushfire risk in Sydney's northern bushland suburbs. We discuss the relationship between people and place, the value of walking as a way of observing and understanding the environment, and the emerging collaboration between Western fire science and Aboriginal cultural burning practices. We wander into conversations about poetry, nature writing, the influence of Australian poets including Judith Wright and Amy Mack, and the role that curiosity, generosity and lifelong learning have played throughout Mark's life. Mark shares his belief that caring for landscapes and the environment also means caring for people and the stories they carry. Links: https://www.library.gov.au/research/guides-and-resources/guides-selected-collections/schuster-collection https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-schuster-033248a8/ https://germanydownunder.com/

In Australia, even though we may not like it, we are at least accustomed to bushfires. They are part of our environment. - در حالی که آتش‌سوزی‌های گسترده جنگلی در اروپا، امریکای شمالی و دیگر بخش‌های جهان شدت گرفته است، محققین هشدار می‌دهند که تنها شعله‌های آتش خطرناک نیستند، بلکه دود ناشی از این آتش‌سوزی‌ها نیز می‌تواند تهدیدی جدی برای صحت انسان باشد. سازمان جهانی صحت می‌گوید ذرات ریز موجود در دود می‌توانند مسافت‌های طولانی را طی کرده و خطر مریضی‌های قلبی، تنفسی و دیگر مشکلات صحی را افزایش دهند.

In Australia, even though we may not like it, we are at least accustomed to bushfires. They are part of our environment. - Di Australia, meskipun mungkin kita tidak menyukainya, kita setidaknya sudah terbiasa dengan kebakaran hutan. Hal itu merupakan bagian dari lingkungan kita.

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Sara (Mills) Kerr is a firefighter with Fire and Rescue New South Wales and a PhD candidate at the University of Newcastle, researching the trustworthiness of AI-generated information in disaster and emergency management decision-making. Before the fire service, she worked as an e-commerce data analyst, until Australia's 2019/2020 Black Summer bushfires redirected her path. Instead of returning to her normal work, she entered the Emergency Services Academy.Harry and Sara talk about what fourteen weeks at the Academy built in her, and what it didn't. They get into why "overthinking" is often mislabeled: vigilance is a protective mechanism, not a weakness, and only becomes a problem when it overwhelms rather than informs.That gap between training and readiness eventually pointed Sara toward research into AI and disaster management, and eventually the PhD. AI, in her framing, is a cognitive aid that should enhance operator judgment, never replace it. She's also recruiting participants for that research - anyone using AI operationally in Australian disaster and emergency management, frontline or otherwise is invited to reach out to Harry for a connection: harry@missioncti.com.Their conversation also covered how why diversity strengthens a team's shared operating picture, and Sara walks through her Inner Command framework she built out of her own early struggles and the framework's 5 C's: Calm, Control, Competence, Confidence, Courage.Advice for Monday: weaponize your vigilance, and give yourself credit for what you do well.If you found value in this discussion, the best way to support our work and stay up to date on future episodes is to subscribe and leave us a quick rating or review. It helps us reach more people who need to hear these conversations.

Every day we experience ‘sliding doors moments’ – those decisions we make that unwittingly affect the future. In this episode, bestselling author Petronella McGovern explores this concept through her own life and via the plot of her latest novel, Every Time She Wakes. As well as sharing the inspiration and research into this story, she also shares the evolution of her life as a writer and advice for writers wanting to grow their wordcount. 00:00 Welcome09:04 Writing tip: Stop thinking, start writing11:20 Writers in the wild14:26 WIN: When the Party’s Over by Katie Hoskins15:56 Word of the Week: ‘Futz’16:51 Interview with: Petronella McGovern18:57 Elevator pitch for Every Time She Wakes20:44 Inspiration for the novel22:54 Bushfire setting 26:45 Structure and research29:38 The mind-bending rules of time travel30:37 Suze’s identity34:54 Editing a time loop story36:01 Evolving as a writer38:58 Personal sliding doors moments41:48 Early reading and writing influences44:41 Petronella’s writing routine47:08 Craft tip to beat perfectionism49:01 Book recommendations and one last question52:14 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Zakis warns of a 97% probability of a Super El Niño, predicting record-breaking heat and dangerous winds for Australia. This forecast necessitates early bushfire preparations, such as controlled burn-offs of undergrowth. The global impact includes severe drought in Africa and heavy winter precipitation in North America. (9)19522

Longwood Football and Netball Club President Rick Shiner confirmed a former Collingwood star will be heading up to Longwood to help with bushfire recovery next weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, Danny O'Brien, joined Shane McInnes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tagalaka man, Victor Steffensen on the ‘walking encyclopedias' — dear old men he met who entrusted him with their decades of cultural knowledge and taught him to apply the right traditional burn for the right environment, so Country can thrive. Victor advocates for small, cool fires that emit white smoke. This is something Indigenous people have done for tens of thousands of years to help Country survive and thrive.Victor was a young man who wasn't sure which direction to take when two elders in Far North Queensland took him under their wing.He was hungry for knowledge and a beautiful, trusting relationship grew between the three men. The old men poured their expertise into Victor, who captured it all on videotape.Today Victor teaches all around the country, using traditional methods on how to safely burn the landscape so plants, animals and people can flourish.Further informationThe Knowledge: Learning from ancestral wisdom to save our challenging global environment is published by Allen & Unwin.This episode was produced by Alice Moldovan. The Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison. This episode covers Indigenous elders, cultural knowledge, doubt, backburning, bushfires, fuel load, drip torch, cool burn, mosaic burn, everything is connected, sacred knowledge, climate change, native grasses, crocodile country, knowledge sharing, Indigenous knowledge systems, NAIDOC week, lost language, mentors, Indigenous rangers, Kuranda, camping, fishing.To binge even more great episodes of the 'Conversations podcast' with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, singers, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

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Jeremy Zakis discusses the confirmed El Niño cycle bringing unusually warm, humid winter weather across Australia. He notes that local councils are performing early back-burning to mitigate bushfire risks during this dry period. Despite drought concerns, many residents are enjoying extended beach weather in coastal Sydney.1930 SOUTH AUSTRALIA

John Batchelor and Jeremy Zakis discuss an impending "Super El Niño" causing extreme global weather patterns. Australia prepares for catastrophic bushfire risks due to unprecedented dry conditions and a lack of winter rain. Conversely, the United States and parts of South America expect heavy flooding and severe storms. (1/2)1931 QUEENSLAND

Host Steve Yates welcomes back Andrew Phelan, Australian med-tech entrepreneur, former DFAT Australia-China Council scholar, and longtime China Desk guest (episodes #72 & #85).  They explore grassroots concerns in rural Australia: PRC-linked entities acquiring prime farmland and mineral sands through opaque offshore structures. State governments are forcing wind and solar farms on farmers under the net zero agenda—often with little transparency or consultation. Farmers face contempt from policymakers, increased bushfire risks from turbines, and generational land loss.  The discussion draws parallels to U.S. rural and agricultural issues, examines supply chain vulnerabilities (rare earths and critical minerals), and highlights Germany's shift from engagement to harsh reality (auto sales collapse, tech theft examples). Andrew stresses the need for “Team Freedom” alignment—US, Australia, Canada, UK, Japan—decoupling where necessary, and strong leadership like Trump's industrial rebuilding and Japan's Takahashi era.  He previews his upcoming platform TheChinaChallenge.com (launching soon) as a one-stop hub to counter CCP narratives and amplify freedom voices. Essential listening for understanding local-level malign influence, economic coercion, and strategic responses.  Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Visit chinadeskpodcast.com for archives. Follow @TheChinaDesk on X. 00:00:00 - Welcome to the China Desk Podcast 00:00:07 - Host Steve Yates Intro & Guest Reminder: Andrew Phelan Returns 00:00:33 - Andrew Phelan Background & Previous Episodes (#72, #85) 00:01:21 - Grassroots Australia: Rural Concerns & PRC Influence 00:02:20 - Rural Victoria Travels: Farmer Concerns & State Government Ties 00:03:04 - Forced Renewables (Wind/Solar Farms) & Net Zero Agenda 00:04:08 - Bushfires, Turbine Risks & Contempt for Farmers 00:05:06 - Mineral Sands Deals: Opaque PRC-Linked Ownership Structures 00:05:49 - Landowner Stories & Championing Rural Voices 00:06:26 - Parallels to US Rural/Industry Impacts 00:30:31 - Due Diligence, Transparency & Stakeholder Engagement 00:30:59 - Aligning with Team Freedom: US, Australia, Canada, UK, Japan 00:31:26 - Decoupling on Rare Earths/Critical Minerals & Supply Chains 00:31:43 - Trump's Leadership & Rebuilding Industrial Strength 00:32:15 - Lessons from History: Industry Leaders Informing Policy 00:32:54 - Mugged by Reality: Germany's China Engagement Backfire 00:33:23 - Auto Industry Shift & Tech Theft Examples (Quantum Case) 00:34:14 - Learning from Repeated Plays & Deng's Rare Earths Quote 00:35:10 - Urgency of Deeper China Challenge Awareness 00:35:30 - Where to Follow Andrew: @ajphelo on X & Upcoming TheChinaChallenge.com 00:36:02 - Closing Thanks & Call to Action: chinadeskpodcast.com Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

There is a strong anthropological argument that controlled fire is humanity's first invention. Among the many gifts it bestows upon us, being able to survive colder climates is one of them. As you will soon see, in today's episode, that will not be an issue.        On today's episode:  you'll hear about one of the deadliest and most destructive forces on the planet can play a kind of peekaboo and then grow 300 feet tall and make you foul yourself; you will learn what the actual deadliest animals in Australia are (and number one will surprise you); and you'll learn how one species of tree evolved in a way that makes it want to die as dramatically as possible. And if you were listening on Patreon… you would hear the story of how living dinosaurs defeated one of the world's most experienced and battle-hardened armies; you would have a chance to meet the tallest and least flammable living thing on earth; and you would learn why arsonists are the stupidest, most selfish, and potentially even racist people you may ever meet, and how to disable one if you ever do.I wasn't lying when I say I have a soft spot in my heart for Australia. In an alternate timeline, you are listening to this podcast with a slightly adopted Australian accent because I live there happily – and avoiding bushfires seemingly semi-annually. Today, Australians make up a big chunk of my listenership and I want to send more love your way. Step one was this love letter to their kiln-dried country.As a Canadian, we enjoy the fear in foreigner's eyes when confronted face-to-face with a Canadian Goose, so as a fellow Commonwealth country, Australia feels like it's wallpapered in people's eight-legged, claw and toothed, venom spitting fears from airport to autopsy. It is my honour and delight to introduce non-native listeners to a whole new area of fear they've never even considered.And in spite of all the biting and kicking and venom and fire and hooves and claws and the laundry list of things that will go out of their way to make you stop taking pictures, and breaths, I still love to visit one day. If I never get to meet you, just know that I wish I could, and when tourists arrive asking about Drop Bears, be gentle with them.––––– THANK YOU. Most shows survive at the whim of production companies and corporate sponsors, built from the top down. Doomsday doesn't exist because some network exec believes in it – it exists because actual people do. It's built from the bottom up, and it's been my privilege to bring you these stories. Just you, me, and a microphone.   I don't do this for you, so much as I do this because of you. If you'd like to support the show at Buy Me A Coffee, or join the club over at Patreon for AD-FREE EPISODES, LONGER EPISODES, EXTRA CONTENT, all that good stuff (I'm truly sorry about those ads, they're not in my control)All older episodes can be found on any of your favorite channels    Apple : https://tinyurl.com/5fnbumdw Spotify : https://tinyurl.com/73tb3uuw IHeartRadio : https://tinyurl.com/vwczpv5j Podchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6w Stitcher : https://tinyurl.com/mcyxt6vw Google : https://tinyurl.com/3fjfxatt Spreaker : https://tinyurl.com/fm5y22su RadioPublic : https://tinyurl.com/w67b4kec PocketCasts. : https://pca.st/ef1165v3 CastBox : https://tinyurl.com/4xjpptdr Breaker. : https://tinyurl.com/4cbpfayt Deezer. : https://tinyurl.com/5nmexvwt   Follow us on the socials for more Facebook : www.facebook.com/doomsdaypodcast Instagram : www.instagram.com/doomsdaypodcast Twitter : www.twitter.com/doomsdaypodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@doomsday.the.podcast Safety google off. We'll talk soon. And thanks for listening. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/doomsday-history-s-most-dangerous-podcast--4866335/support.

Bushfires are becoming more frequent, intense, far-reaching and complex. How can we reimagine bushfire resilience with a more proactive, systems-based approach? In this episode of Engineering Reimagined recorded live at the CAETS conference, Aurecon’s Santiago Estrada sits down with Dr Marta Yebra, a Professor at the Australian National University and Director of the Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence. Dr Yebra shares how engineering-led innovation is transforming the way we predict, prepare for and respond to fire and other natural hazards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi pilot Henry Phelps has gone from wilderness flying to helping combat Australia's bushfires, flying planes with special technology which provide photos to assist in the tracking and fighting of fires on the ground. He's not the only Phelps in the air over the fires. Sometimes his brother is flying over the same area in a helicopter, also on a similar mission. Henry chats to Country Life about his job and working alongside his brother as fires rage below.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Jeremy Zakis reports on kangaroos' protective instincts during bushfires and warns of aggressive bull sharks entering Sydney's muddy freshwater waterways due to recent heavy rainfall.1842

Australia's hot, dry climate and unique landscapes make it one of the most bushfire-prone countries in the world. As climate change drives higher temperatures and drier conditions, we can expect more frequent and more intense bushfires in the future. But once the fire is out, how do you return home safely, find support, and look after yourself? - オーストラリアは、暑く乾燥した気候と独特な自然環境のため、世界でも特に山火事が起きやすい国のひとつです。気候変動の影響で、気温はさらに上がり、乾燥も進むとみられていて、 これからは山火事がより頻繁に、そして激しくなると考えられています。もし山火事の被害に遭ったら、どのように生活を立て直していけばよいのでしょうか。

Australia's hot, dry climate and unique landscapes make it one of the most bushfire-prone countries in the world. As climate change drives higher temperatures and drier conditions, we can expect more frequent and more intense bushfires in the future. But once the fire is out, how do you return home safely, find support, and look after yourself? - El clima cálido y seco de Australia y sus paisajes únicos lo convierten en uno de los países más propensos a los incendios forestales del mundo. A medida que el cambio climático provoque temperaturas más altas y condiciones más secas, podemos esperar incendios forestales más frecuentes e intensos en el futuro. Pero una vez extinguido el fuego, ¿cómo poder volver a casa sano y salvo, encontrar apoyo y cuidar de sí mismo?

Headline: Fatal Shark Attacks and Catastrophic Heat Disrupt Australia Day Guest: Jeremy ZakisA tragic shark attack killed a 12-year-old boy near Sydney, prompting beach closures across the region. Simultaneously, a severe heatwave causing temperatures near 120°F has triggered total fire bans, cancelling Australia Day fireworks and barbecues. Bushfires threaten Victoria while a cyclone approaches Western Australia.1842

SEVERE STORMS AND BUSHFIRES PLAGUE AUSTRALIA'S CHAOTIC SUMMER Colleague Jeremy Zakis. Zakis describes a tumultuous Australian summer featuring severe storms on the east coast and dangerous bushfires in Victoria. Shifting winds from the desert and Antarctica have exacerbated fires near the Great Ocean Road, threatening rural agriculture and tourism while forecasters predict continued unpredictable weather patterns.1913 BRISBANE

CYCLONE KOJI STRIKES QUEENSLAND AS BUSHFIRES RAGE ELSEWHERE Colleague Jeremy Zakis. Jeremy Zakis reports that Cyclone Koji, described as a "monster" system with winds reaching 90 to 100 miles per hour, struck the Queensland coast near Townsville. Fortunately, the cyclone's epicenter made landfall south of the major population centers, resulting in damage primarily restricted to uprooted trees and localized flooding rather than widespread structural destruction. As the system moved inland, it depowered into an "ex-cyclone" bringing heavy rain to a region defined by volcanic rock and sharp cliffs rather than sandy beaches. Simultaneously, other parts of the continent, specifically Victoria and Western Australia, are battling extreme heat and bushfires ignited by lightning storms striking dry undergrowth. In these fire zones, firefighters have been observed rescuing exhausted wildlife, including providing water to dehydrated kangaroos and transporting koalas to rangers for care. NUMBER 11933 QUEENSLAND SUMMER

Early Bushfires Destroy Homes on Central Coast Despite La Niña Forecast: Colleague Jeremy Zakis reports that despite forecasts of a wet La Niña summer, New South Wales is facing intense early bushfires driven by high winds and hot, dry conditions; a fire near Kulaw on the Central Coast has already destroyed 12 homes, spreading rapidly through ground scrub and airborne embers that bypass firebreaks, with the region's eucalyptus trees exacerbating the danger as their oil can overheat and explode like "Roman candles," threatening densely vegetated tourist areas and local wildlife populations including koalas. 1907 ADELAIDE

1. A Future in Flames: Worldwide Wildfire Phenomenon and Historical Context. Danielle Clode's book, A Future in Flames, addresses wildfires (or bushfires in Australia) as a worldwide phenomenon challenging civilization in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The discussion emphasizes that bushfires are not solely a product of civilization but were present historically. Early European explorers, such as Captain Cook in 1770, frequently reported seeing fires along the Australian coast, often interpreting them as indicators of people ashore. Once explorers went ashore, some observed really intense fires that were clearly out of control. The sources highlight the long history of fire use by humans, focusing on Indigenous Australians. Prior to European settlement, Indigenous people used fire in various ways, including hunting, clearing movement passages, signaling, defense, and crucially, land management. They used fire selectively to stimulate new growth and promote grass for grazing prey. This land management system, perfected over more than 60,000 years, is known as "fire stick farming" and is integral to the Australian ecology. In contrast, early European settlers failed to apply these lessons well, often using fire indiscriminately merely to clear forests. While the land clearance supported the economy by regenerating grass for sheep, the uncontrolled fires became a serious problem relatively early in the colony's history. By 1851, settlers realized the severity of the issue, exemplified by events like Black Thursday (February 5, 1851), which featured extreme heat (47°C or 120+°F). 1864 QUEENSLAND

Chaotic Spring Weather Accelerates Bushfire Threat GUEST NAME: Jeremy Zachis Australia's spring weather is chaotic and non-normal, leading to potential catastrophic summer conditions early. New South Wales is experiencing high winds creating a bushfire tinderbox. Queensland is hit by heavy, monsoonal rain and strong storms. Western Australia's lower half faces heavy rain due to the Indian Ocean dipole, while South Australia and Victoria are relatively normal.