Podcasts about bushfires

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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

President of the CFA Volunteers group, John Houston, joined Jimmy Bartel and Mark Allen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Ben McGowan, managing director of community-owned retailer Indigo Power, on the key role mid-scale batteries can play in regional energy resilience. Plus news of the week.

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? - Hali ya mazingira ya joto, ukavu pamoja na mandhari yakipekee, hufanya Australia iwe mojawapo ya nchi zinazo kabiliwa na moto wa vichaka zaidi dunini. Mabadiliko ya tabianchi yanapo sababisha ongezeko ya hali ya joto na mazingira ya ukame, tunaweza tarajia moto ya vichaka mikali zaidi mara kwa mara katika siku za usoni. Ila moto unapo zimwa, unaweza rudi nyumbani salama, pata msaada na kujihudumia?

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? - អាកាសធាតុក្តៅស្ងួត និងទេសភាពប្លែកៗរបស់ប្រទេសអូស្ត្រាលី ធ្វើឱ្យវាក្លាយជាប្រទេសមួយក្នុងចំណោមប្រទេសដែលងាយរងគ្រោះដោយភ្លើងឆេះព្រៃបំផុតនៅលើពិភពលោក។ ខណៈដែលការប្រែប្រួលអាកាសធាតុ ជំរុញឱ្យមានសីតុណ្ហភាពខ្ពស់ជាងមុន និងស្ថានភាពស្ងួតជាងមុន យើងអាចរំពឹងថា នឹងមានភ្លើងឆេះព្រៃកាន់តែញឹកញាប់ និងខ្លាំងក្លាជាងមុន នាពេលអនាគត។ ប្រជាជនអូស្ត្រាលីត្រូវបានរំលឹកជាប្រចាំ អំពីសារៈសំខាន់នៃការមានផែនការសម្រាប់ពេលមានភ្លើងឆេះព្រៃ។ ប៉ុន្តែតើមានអ្វីកើតឡើងបន្ទាប់ពីអណ្តាតភ្លើងរលត់ទៅនោះ? តើអ្នកអាចត្រឡប់ទៅផ្ទះវិញដោយសុវត្ថិភាព ស្វែងរកការគាំទ្រ និងមើលថែខ្លួនឯងដោយរបៀបណា?

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? - अस्ट्रेलियाको तातो र सुख्खा मौसम तथा अनौठा प्राकृतिक भूभागहरूका कारण यो विश्वका ती देशहरूमध्ये पर्छ, जहाँ ‘बुशफायर' वा डढेलोको जोखिम धेरै छ। जलवायु परिवर्तनका कारणले बढ्दो तापक्रम र जमिनमा सुख्खापन बढिरहेको हुँदा, भविष्यमा डढेलो बारम्बार लाग्ने र तीव्र रूपमा हुने सम्भावना छ तर आगो निभेपछि सुरक्षित रूपमा घर कसरी फर्किने, आवश्यक सहयोग कहाँबाट पाउने र आफ्नो शारीरिक तथा मानसिक स्वास्थ्यको हेरचाह कसरी गर्ने भन्ने प्रश्न महत्त्वपूर्ण बन्छ। अस्ट्रेलिया बुझ्नुहोस् पोडकास्ट शृङ्खलाको यस अङ्कमा हामीले आपत्कालीन उद्धारदेखि लिएर दीर्घकालीन रूपमा पुनः स्थापनासम्मका लागि चाल्नुपर्ने अत्यावश्यक कदमहरूका बारेमा विशेषज्ञहरूको सल्लाह र सुझावका बारेमा चर्चा गरेका छौँ।

Beekeepers shocked by early signs of resistance to a key chemical used to control varroa mite, a satellite used to detect fires in real-time is dying and causing multi-hour blind spots, and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator launches a multi-state operation during wine grape harvest.

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? - காட்டுத்தீ அணைந்ததும், எப்படி பாதுகாப்பாக வீட்டுக்குத் திரும்புவது, எங்கு உதவி பெறுவது, உங்களை எப்படி கவனித்துக் கொள்வது? Audrey Bourget ஆங்கிலத்தில் எழுதிய விவரணத்தை தமிழில் தயாரித்து வழங்குகிறார் செல்வி இன்பசேசகரன்.

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? - Het hete, droge klimaat en de unieke landschappen van Australië maken het tot een van de meest bosbrandgevoelige landen ter wereld. Aangezien klimaatverandering leidt tot hogere temperaturen en drogere omstandigheden, kunnen we in de toekomst frequentere en intensere bosbranden verwachten. Maar als het vuur eenmaal gedoofd is, hoe ga je dan veilig naar huis, vind je steun en zorg je voor jezelf?

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? - Australia yeej yog lub teb chaws kub sov heev, muaj tej huab cua qhuav nkig thiab muaj tej luaj pua sib txawv ces thiaj ua rau yog ib lub teb chaws ntawm ntau lub uas muaj hav zoov kub hnyiab tshaj plaws hauv ntiaj teb no. Vim tej huab cua pauv hloov tau ua rau huab cua kub sov tuaj ntxiv thiab ua rau haj yam muaj tej xwm txheej qhuav nkig tshaj qub ntxiv, ces thiaj yuav ua rau yuav muaj tej xwm txheej hav zoov kub hnyiab muaj ceem tshaj qub ntxiv thiab ntau tshaj qub ntxiv rau yav pem suab. Tab sis yog thaum uas tej hav zoov kub hnyiab no tau kub dhau mus lawm ne, ho yuav ua li cas kom peb thiaj rov qab mus tsev yam tau txais kev nyab xeeb, thiab kom nrhiav tau kev pab cuam los yog kom thiaj saib xyuas tau peb tus kheej?

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? - Australia waa dal leh cimilo kulul oo qalalan iyo qab-dhuleed u gaar ah, sidaana kaga dhigtaymid ka mid ah dalalka aduunka ee ugu nugul dab-kaymeedyada. Is-beddelka cimilada yaa sababi karo dabab tiro badan oo kasii xooggan kuwii hore. Sidee ayaad guriga si nabad ah ugu laabataa, haddii aad markii hore ka qaxday dabka? Sidee baad taageero ku heli kartaa, sidee baadse isu dar-yeeli kartaa? Halkan ka ogow.

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? - ലോകത്തിൽ കാട്ടുതീ സാധ്യത ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതലുള്ള രാജ്യങ്ങളിലൊന്നാണ് ഓസ്ട്രേലിയ. അതുകൊണ്ട് തന്നെ കാട്ടുതീ ഉണ്ടായാൽ സ്വീകരിക്കേണ്ട നടപടികളെ പറ്റി ഓരോരുത്തരും അറിഞ്ഞിരിക്കേണ്ടത് അത്യാവശ്യമാണ്. കാട്ടുതീയ്ക്ക് ശേഷം സുരക്ഷ ഉറപ്പാക്കി വീട്ടിലേക്ക് എങ്ങനെ തിരികെയെത്താമെന്നും, സാമ്പത്തികമായും, മാനസികമായും എന്തൊക്കെ സഹായങ്ങൾ ഓസ്ട്രേലിയയിൽ ലഭ്യമാകുമെന്നുമറിയാം, ഓസ്ട്രേലിയൻ വഴികാട്ടിയുടെ പുതിയ എപ്പിസോഡിലൂടെ. കേൾക്കാം, മുകളിലെ പ്ലെയറിൽ നിന്നും...

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?

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? - 澳大利亚炎热干燥的气候和独特的地貌使其成为世界上最易发生丛林火灾的国家之一。 随着气候变化导致气温升高和气候更加干燥，我们可以预见未来丛林火灾将更加频繁、更加猛烈。 澳大利亚人经常被提醒制定丛林火灾应对计划的重要性。 但是，火灾过后该怎么办？ 火灾扑灭后，如何安全返回家园、寻求帮助并照顾好自己？ 从紧急救援到长期恢复，请听专家讲解丛林火灾后必须采取的关键步骤。（点击音频收听详细内容）

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? - অস্ট্রেলিয়া এক্সপ্লেইন্ডের এই পর্বে থাকছে, জরুরি সাড়া বা এমার্জেন্সি রেসপন্স থেকে শুরু করে দীর্ঘমেয়াদি পুনরুদ্ধার পর্যন্ত, বুশফায়ারের পর করণীয় গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ধাপগুলো নিয়ে বিশেষজ্ঞদের মতামত।

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? - د اسټرالیا پېژندنې په دغه پوډکاسټ کې مو په دې اړه معلومات را غونډ کړي چې له ځنګلي اورلګېدنو وروسته څنګه کولی شئ خپلو کورونو ته په خوندي ډول ستانه شئ. مهم معلومات دلته په رپوټ کې اورېدلی شئ.

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? - 호주는 덥고 건조한 기후와 독특한 지형으로 인해 세계에서 산불 발생 위험이 가장 높은 국가 중 하나입니다. 기후 변화로 기온이 상승하고 건조해지면서 앞으로 더욱 빈번하고 강렬한 산불이 발생할 것으로 예상되고 있습니다. 그렇기 때문에 산불 대비 계획을 세우는 것은 그 어느 때보다도 중요합니다. 그렇다면 불길이 진압된 후에는 어떻게 해야 할까요? 그리고 불이 꺼진 후 안전하게 집으로 돌아가 필요한 도움을 받고, 스스로를 돌보기 위해서는 어떻게 해야 하는 걸까요?

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? - Iklim Australia yang panas, kering, dan bentang alam yang unik menjadikannya salah satu negara yang paling rawan kebakaran hutan di dunia. Karena perubahan iklim mendorong suhu yang lebih tinggi dan kondisi yang lebih kering, kita dapat mengharapkan kebakaran hutan yang lebih sering dan lebih intens di masa depan. Tapi begitu api padam, bagaimana Anda kembali ke rumah dengan selamat, mencari dukungan, dan menjaga diri sendiri?

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? - اقلیم گرم و خشک آسترالیا و مناظر طبیعی خاص، باعث شده این کشور از جمله آسیب پذیرترین کشورهای جهان در برابر آتش سوزی های جنگلی باشد. با افزایش گرمایش هوا و خشک شدن شرایط جوی به دلیل تغیرات اقلیمی، پیش بینی میشود آتش سوزی‌های جنگلی در آینده بیشتر و شدیدتر شود. درین قسمت از روزنه‌ای به آسترالیا می‌آموزیم وقتیکه آتش سوزی خاموش شود، چگونه می‌توان مصون به خانه برگشت، حمایت پیدا کرده و از خود مراقبت کنیم.

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? - ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਦਾ ਗਰਮ ਅਤੇ ਖੁਸ਼ਕ ਜਲਵਾਯੂ ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਜੰਗਲੀ ਅੱਗ ਲਈ ਸੰਵੇਦਨਸ਼ੀਲ ਬਣਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਅਤੇ ਜਲਵਾਯੂ ਪਰਿਵਰਤਨ ਕਾਰਨ ਅੱਗ ਦੀਆਂ ਘਟਨਾਵਾਂ ਹੋਰ ਵੱਧਣ ਦੀ ਸੰਭਾਵਨਾ ਹੈ। ਅੱਗ ਬੁਝਣ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਡਾ ਸਵਾਲ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਘਰ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਅਤੇ ਕਦੋਂ ਵਾਪਸ ਜਾਣਾ ਹੈ, ਕਿਹੜੀ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹੈ, ਅਤੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਸਿਹਤ ਤੇ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਹਾਲਤ ਦੀ ਦੇਖਭਾਲ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਮੁੜ ਸੰਭਲਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਦਦ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ।

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? - آب‌و‌هوای گرم و خشک استرالیا و مناظر منحصر به فرد آن، این کشور را به یکی از مستعدترین کشورهای جهان برای آتش‌سوزی‌های جنگلی تبدیل کرده است. با افزایش دما و خشک‌تر شدن هوا در اثر تغییراقلیم، می‌توانیم انتظار آتش‌سوزی‌های مکرر و شدیدتری را در آینده داشته باشیم. اما پس از خاموش شدن آتش، چگونه می‌توان با خیال راحت به خانه برگشت، حمایت پیدا کرد و از خود مراقبت کرد؟

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? - Khí hậu nóng, khô và cảnh quan độc đáo của Úc khiến quốc gia này trở thành một trong những nước dễ xảy ra cháy rừng nhất thế giới. Khi biến đổi khí hậu làm tăng nhiệt độ và điều kiện khô hạn hơn, chúng ta có thể dự đoán sẽ có nhiều vụ cháy rừng thường xuyên hơn và dữ dội hơn trong tương lai. Nhưng điều gì xảy ra sau khi ngọn lửa đã tắt? Sau khi đám cháy được dập tắt, làm thế nào để bạn trở về nhà an toàn, tìm kiếm sự hỗ trợ và chăm sóc bản thân? Từ ứng phó khẩn cấp đến phục hồi dài hạn, hãy lắng nghe các chuyên gia giải thích các bước cần thiết cần thực hiện sau một vụ cháy rừng.

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? - تُعدّ أستراليا من أكثر دول العالم تعرّضًا لحرائق الغابات، بفضل مناخها الحار والجاف وطبيعة أراضيها الفريدة. ومع تسارع وتيرة تغيّر المناخ، وارتفاع درجات الحرارة، وطول فترات الجفاف، يُتوقّع تكرر هذه الحرائق في السنوات المقبلة. لكن التحدّي الحقيقي يبدأ بعد انحسار ألسنة اللهب، حين يطفو إلى السطح السؤال الأهم: كيف يمكن للمتضرّرين العودة إلى منازلهم بأمان، والحصول على الدعم اللازم، والاعتناء بصحتهم الجسدية والنفسية في مرحلة التعافي؟

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? - ด้วยสภาพอากาศที่ร้อนและแห้ง รวมถึงภูมิประเทศที่เอื้อต่อการเกิดไฟป่า ออสเตรเลียจึงเป็นหนึ่งในประเทศที่เผชิญไฟป่าบ่อยที่สุดในโลก ขณะที่การเปลี่ยนแปลงสภาพภูมิอากาศทำให้ไฟป่ามีแนวโน้มเกิดบ่อยและรุนแรงมากขึ้น คำถามสำคัญคือ หลังไฟมอดลงแล้ว การฟื้นฟูจะเริ่มต้นอย่างไร

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? - ኣውስትራሊያ ውዑይን ደረቕን ክሊማን ፍሉይ ቅርጺ መሬትን ዘለዋ ካብተን ብኩነታት ባርዕ ዱር ኣዝየን ዝጥቕዓ ሃገራት ሓንቲ እያ ። ክሊማዊ ለውጢ ንዝለዓለ ሙቐትን ደረቕ ኣየርን ኣብ ዘጋድደሉ ዘሎ እዋን ፡ ኣብ መጻኢ ብዙሕን ዝሓየለን ጫካታት ክንጽበ ንኽእል ኢና ። እንተዀነ ግን: እቲ ኩነታት ምንዳድ ሓዊ ምስ ተወድአ: ከመይ ጌርካ ብሰላም ናብ ቤትካ ትምለስ: ደገፍ ትረክብ: ንርእስኻ ድማ ትከናኸን ?

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? - آسٹریلیا کا گرم اور خشک موسم اور منفرد قدرتی مناظر اسے دنیا کے اُن ممالک میں شامل کرتے ہیں جہاں بش فائرز کا خطرہ سب سے زیادہ ہے۔ موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے باعث بڑھتے ہوئے درجۂ حرارت اور مزید خشک حالات کے نتیجے میں مستقبل میں بش فائرز کے زیادہ بار اور زیادہ شدت کے ساتھ ہونے کا امکان ہے۔ لیکن جب آگ بجھ جائے تو آپ محفوظ طریقے سے گھر کیسے واپس جائیں، مدد کہاں سے حاصل کریں، اور اپنی جسمانی و ذہنی صحت کا خیال کیسے رکھیں؟

In Victoria, fire fighters are battling six major bushfires, three of which are out of control.

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

Mick Harrington is back, aka the Mower Man, and honestly I could listen to that bloke sing the phone book and still get emotional. But this time round we are getting fired up on all things bushfires... Funding. Public land management. The gap between decisions made in Spring Street and the reality on the ground when your town is literally on fire. Mick talked about communities being left vulnerable, old trucks, not enough fuel reduction, not enough basic roadside slashing, and the mental toll that sits in people’s bodies for years after the flames are gone. And the part that hit hardest was the “doers” story. People being told “no resources, you’re on your own” and still saving farms, neighbours, and half a town with sheer grit, old gear, and guts. SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: www.testartfamilylawyers.com.au TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches Website: tiffcook.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI slop as usual. Enjoy! In this wide-ranging episode, the Two Jacks dissect Australia's improved bushfire response amid the Victorian fires, the newly announced royal commission under Justice Virginia Bell, Kevin Rudd's resignation as US Ambassador, escalating unrest in Iran and Venezuela, Ukrainian paramilitary intrigue, US political and economic turbulence, and a detailed cricket analysis covering the Australian summer and England's ongoing struggles.0:00–0:27IntroductionOpening banter and Hong Kong theme music0:27–8:00Australian BushfiresDiscussion of recent Victorian fires around Alexandra and Longwood; praise for improved evacuation technology, CFA coordination, and community heroism since Black Saturday8:00–11:09Kevin Rudd's ResignationAnalysis of Rudd's departure as US Ambassador, his public spat with Elon Musk, and new role as Asia Society President11:09–20:50Royal Commission AnnouncementDeep dive into Virginia Bell's appointment, scope of the inquiry (governance failures, anti-Semitism, extremism), government delays, and potential security secrecy measures20:50–31:00Australian Political LandscapePolling analysis, Labor vs. LNP, One Nation's resurgence, upcoming South Australian election, and protest voting dynamics31:00–36:00US Economic & Political TurmoilVIX volatility, Jerome Powell's position, interest rate debates, and Trump administration's policy impacts36:00–45:00Iran Protests & Regional UnrestEconomic collapse (Rial devaluation), spreading regional protests, regime fragility, Western hesitation on intervention, and BRICS dynamics44:00–50:00Venezuela CrisisMaduro's grip on power, US sanctions, paramilitary threats, opposition struggles, and regional destabilization50:00–56:00US Domestic IssuesMinnesota shooting incident, police conduct debates, First Amendment tensions, and body-camera footage controversies56:00–1:00:00Ukraine Conflict UpdateDenis Kapustin's alleged drone strike death, neo-Nazi paramilitary links, GUR intelligence operations, and misinformation battles1:00:00–1:09:00European & UK PoliticsStarmer's Labour struggles, potential leadership challenges, Macron's position in France, and broader European political shifts1:09:00–1:22:00Cricket AnalysisAustralian summer review, BBL performances, emerging talent (multicultural pipeline), England's coaching chaos, disciplinary issues, and 2027 Ashes preview1:22:00–EndWrap-Up & Listener EngagementFinal thoughts and call for listener feedbackKey Topics CoveredAustralian Bushfires: Improved CFA response, evacuation technology, community resilience in Alexandra and LongwoodRoyal Commission: Justice Virginia Bell's appointment, scope including anti-Semitism and governance failures, procedural secrecyKevin Rudd: Resignation as US Ambassador, Musk feud, Asia Society appointmentIran: Economic devastation, hyperinflation, regional protest spread, US/Western response optionsVenezuela: Ongoing instability, Maduro's regime, sanctions impactUkraine: Denis Kapustin saga, paramilitary operations, GUR intelligence successesCricket: Australian talent depth, multicultural recruitment, England's discipline and coaching woes, 2027 Ashes outlookBRICS: Economic bloc now exceeding US+EU GDP, geopolitical implications

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

Dangerous conditions are preventing Victorians from returning to their destroyed homes while farmers report major losses.

World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 13th January 2026.Today: Iran US negotiation. Indonesia Malaysia Grok. Australia bushfire. Gambia FGM. Egypt energy deal. Uganda election. Hungary asylum. UK Ukraine missile. US Fed. Venezuela Italian prisoner. US Barbie.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Niall Moore every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

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

Hundreds of people are reported dead, as nationwide protests in Iran grow. Demonstrations that continue, despite the violent government crackdown. U.S. President Donald Trump is renewing his threats to step in, as Tehran warns the Americans to stay out.Also: The U.S. government has long accused the Venezuelan government of involvement in the drug trade - using it to justify multiple military strikes the country, and the capture of president Nicolas Maduro. Now, CBC News recently obtained a wire tap recording from a Colombian drug investigation - capturing discussions between members of an organized crime group and Venezuelan generals. You'll hear the recording - and how they could be used as potential evidence against Maduro.And: As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, questions are swirling about Milan's new Olympic hockey arena, and whether it's ready for action. Organizers staged test games this weekend - giving players a chance to try out the rink. Canada's Olympic hockey teams will obviously be going for gold - but could the rink hold them back?Plus: More federal agents deploying to Minneapolis, Bushfires in Australia, Snowbirds trying to sell their homes in Florida, and more.

Police search for three people as bushfires continue to burn and heatwave conditions sweep the country; Writers & academics pull out of Adelaide Writer's Festival after board dump only Palestinian speaker booked; Immigration officer shoot two people just one day after fatally shooting a woman in the United States; Meghan Trainor & Mandy Moore break their silence following Ashley Tisdale fuelled 'mum group drama'. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities are warning of potentially uncontrollable bushfires as parts of Australia face catastrophic fire conditions during the biggest heatwave in six years; The United States has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela; More than 2,500 Australians have started the year infected with a highly transmissible new strain of influenza; Gwyneth Paltrow says her divorce from Coldplay’s Chris Martin ended up costing her a film role. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode of Talking Pools, Lee and Shane discuss the impact of bushfires in Australia and New Zealand, particularly focusing on how these fires affect swimming pools and the necessary cleanup strategies. They share personal experiences and insights on effective pool maintenance post-fire, the importance of community preparedness, and resources available for fire safety. The conversation emphasizes the need for proactive measures to protect homes and pools during fire seasons.TakeawaysThe holiday season brings excitement, especially for families with children.Bushfires are a significant concern in both Australia and New Zealand.Static water supplies in pools can be crucial for firefighting efforts.Effective cleanup of pools post-bushfire can be achieved without draining them.Using robotic pool cleaners and alum sulfate can aid in pool cleaning after fires.Community preparedness is essential for fire safety and response.Local councils may have different regulations regarding wastewater disposal after fires.Firefighting pumps can be a valuable investment for pool owners in fire-prone areas.Creating cheat sheets for pool cleaning can help streamline the process for customers.Engaging with local fire services can enhance community safety and preparedness.Sound bites"It's getting those swimming pools ready!""It's devastating for what it is.""Stay safe, most of all."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Holiday Cheer02:52 Current Fire Situations in Australia and New Zealand09:51 Impact of Bushfires on Pools and Cleanup Strategies16:10 Effective Pool Cleaning Techniques Post-Fire27:35 Community Preparedness and Resources for Fire Safety Roof Top Innovations the leading Roofing Company in Waco, Tomball surrounding areasWe focus on all types of roofing systems, with a focus on the best quality possible.Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

The author and actor thinks summer in Australia is done bigger, better and weirder than anywhere else. For three months of the year, life slows down and heats up. But for William, summer in Australia is an imperfect paradise where more than anything, people yearn to connect.Summer can be a hellish time in Australia, where temperatures soar and fires can turn bush and buildings to rubble in an instant.But despite the challenges, William McInnes looks upon this time of year with great affection and nostalgia.Growing up in Redcliffe, Queensland, William remembers the heat that burnt through his thongs, the strange ritual of assembling a plastic European Christmas tree on a 40-degree day, and simple moments in the sun like jumping off his dad's shoulders into the cool coastal water.Every summer connects William with his family, his childhood and his past, just like millions of other Australians on riverbanks and beaches around the country.It's a Scorcher: Tales of the Australian Summer is published by Hachette.This episode of Conversations explores seasons, heat, bushfires, Koolewong, weather forecast, drought, BOM, swimming, tennis, Australian Open, Boxing Day Test, Cricket, Ashes, book, memoir, writing, Australiana, Kitsch, climate change, nostalgia, family time, Christmas, holidays, New Year, how to survive the holidays, road trips, vacation, bikini, swimmers, togs, school holidays, parents.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, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

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.

Extreme Spring Heat Signals Catastrophically Hot Summer and Multi-Wave Bushfire Risk for AustraliaGuest: Jeremy Zakis Australian springtime is experiencing unseasonably hot temperatures, approximately 16°C above average. Western Australia recorded 110°F, while Sydney reached 80-90°F. This sustained heat is seen as an ominous sign of a catastrophically hot summer involving droughts and bushfires. However, temperatures are expected to plummet by up to 20°C later in the week. This rapid cycling between hot/dry and cool/wet weather poses a major risk, as rain promotes rapid undergrowth that could fuel second, third, or fourth waves of bushfires. Discussions of La Niña have vanished, focusing instead on Antarctic upper-level wind layers, which are about 30°C warmer. Long-term forecasting is currently "almost impossible." 1864 BUSHFIRE