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Which of these insect finalists will be the 2025 Australian Insect of the Year?This is your final day to submit your vot...
31/10/2025

Which of these insect finalists will be the 2025 Australian Insect of the Year?

This is your final day to submit your vote for Australia's favourite insect!

Vote now: abc.net.au/insectoftheyear

Severe weather can strike at any time; thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, heavy rain and flash flooding can all cause ...
02/10/2025

Severe weather can strike at any time; thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, heavy rain and flash flooding can all cause serious damage.

It’s not just about last-minute actions, now’s the time to check your roof, clear gutters, and review your insurance.

Know what you will do if disaster strikes.

All the information you need is at ABC Emergency: ab.co/Emergency

Having a plan will keep you safe and help avoid damage to your home and property.

There’s never a good time for bushfires, floods, cyclones, or severe storms, but they happen every year.Many of us are a...
23/09/2025

There’s never a good time for bushfires, floods, cyclones, or severe storms, but they happen every year.
Many of us are already stretched with life’s to-do lists, but with another summer emergency season around the corner, preparation is one thing you can’t afford to skip.

If it feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Information and resources are available from ABC Emergency, Australian Red Cross and your local agencies

All your local emergency information and warnings are at ab.co/Emergency

Here's why you should use the cooler months to prepare for bushfire and storm season.

Do you need help getting ready for bushfire season? Here’s where to find it!If you're elderly, unwell or a person with d...
12/09/2025

Do you need help getting ready for bushfire season? Here’s where to find it!

If you're elderly, unwell or a person with disability you may need help clearing leaves from gutters, trimming trees and cutting long grass to protect your home.

There is assistance available to get your property ready for high risk bushfire weather.

Know your ABCs in an emergency: ab.co/Emergency

Here's a list of jobs you can tick off week-by-week to prepare your family and home ahead of higher-risk bushfire weather

Spring is here and so is your reminder to get bushfire ready. ABC Emergency has resources and tips to help you prepare. ...
05/09/2025

Spring is here and so is your reminder to get bushfire ready.

ABC Emergency has resources and tips to help you prepare.

Start with our simple checklist of tasks to tackle this month

Know your ABCs in an emergency: ab.co/Emergency

Here's a list of jobs you can tick off week-by-week to prepare your family and home ahead of higher-risk bushfire weather

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