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COVID-19 and summer bushfires: The economic impact on your suburb and pathways to recovery
Two unprecedented crises have battered Australia over the past six months: catastrophic bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. History tells us that economies can bounce back quickly after a severe down...

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Environment

Australian communities benefit from natural hazards research
The 2019/20 summer bushfires felt more intense and threatening than ever — but natural hazards are not new to Australia. Research into the response, recovery and mitigation of natural hazards greatly ...

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Government

Why Melbourne needs its own version of the Greater Sydney Commission
Melbourne’s global reputation for liveability does not resonate with many Melburnians. The Victorian State Government speaks for the state, not the metropolitan community. Victoria needs its own metro...
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