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Warrandyte and bushfires. Dick Davies on ABC radio 774. 16 October 2009

From Max Garner:

On Friday 16 October, Dick Davies, President of the Warrandyte Community Association, was interviewed by Jon Faine at about 1030am. Coverage was also included in The World Today program between 12 and 1pm.

You can read the transcript or listen to the item on The World Today program by going to:

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CSIRO Research: Fireproof Coatings Resistant To Over 1000C.

Thanks to Terry Oakley for passing on this information:

CSIRO researchers have developed a new fire-resistant coating that can withstand temperatures of over 1000C. Current commercial coatings used on building materials and structures usually break down at between 150-250°C.

This news was published in the Future Materials and Australian Nanotechnology Alliance August Newsletter No [...]

‘Safer’ Neighbourhood Places

Another contribution from Joan Webster

2009-08-27 Safer Neighbourhood Places – R Comsn Interim Report

“A lot of bunk about bunkers”

Thanks to Joan Webster for the provision of the attached article A lot of bunk about bunkers

Many of you will know of Joan and her publications which have become a vital referrence for many living in Bushfire Risk areas.

“Having lived in East Doncaster for 37 years, during which time I was a general [...]

Bushfire Bunker Standards "available in 6 months"

A media release from the Australian Building Codes Board….

NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR BUSHFIRE BUNKERS

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB)* will begin work immediately on a national standard for the design and construction of bushfire bunkers for personal use. Announcing the decision today, ABCB Chairman Mr Graham Huxley AM said the ABCB [...]

Dr Tolhurst Videos

Dear Fireguard Members, Just to let you know that the video of the talk given by Dr Tolhurst at Warrandyte Community Church on 6th August is now available.

If you go to http://www.warrandytechat.com/dr-tolhurst-videos/ you will find that after you have logged in you can either download the video in parts from the site [...]

CFA Newsletter to Community Fireguard Groups

[Edited letter from CFA]

Dear Fireguard Leaders

Hope that everyone is OK.

Enclosed is the Fireguardian Sept 09 newsletter for you to distribute to the households in your Community Fireguard group.

CFG courses during October & November require booking, the number of attendees at each is limited and we anticipate the demand for these courses [...]

Warrandyte and North Warrandyte Township Bushfire Protection Plans

From Dick Davies (31 August 2009)

Dear Warrandyte Resident,

Today I sent the following email to the major stakeholders concerned with developing the bushfire protection plan for Warrandyte. I forward a copy for your information.

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I attach a summary of Warrandyte residents’ views on bushfire protection which should be taken into account in [...]

Feedback: Dr Kevin Tolhurst's Presentation on 6th August

From Jan & Peter to Warrandyte Community Association, Warrandyte Community Church and Warrandyte Chat:

Thank you for helping to facilitate this meeting tonight.

This is the first time that my partner and I have attended any Warrandyte Community Meetings and we were grateful for the opportunity.

I personally would have been happy to make [...]

Cautious support for fire prevention measures

Reproduced here with the kind permission of the author and publisher