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7 March 2022
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30 June 2015

Looking at why people take risks in floods

Looking at the reasons why people drive their vehicles through potentially dangerous flood water is the focus of new Griffith and Royal Life Saving Society Australia research which aims to reduce the number of fatalities.

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17 September 2014

Queensland floods inspire world-first opera

A unique Australian opera performance inspired by the courage and resilience of those who lived through the devastating floods of 2011 will premiere this week during Brisbane Festival.

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7 June 2012

Floods Commission misses chance

The Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry was today labelled ___a missed opportunity___ by an adjunct professor at Griffith University’s School...

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3 January 2012

Counting the cost one year after floods

With the first anniversary of the Brisbane floods upon us, there are lessons still to be learned. As the debate...

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10 January 2025
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7 November 2024
KONEKSI (Knowledge Partnership Platform Australia - Indonesia)’s Deputy Head of Partnerships, Irene Pingkan Umboh, hosted the site visit to a collaborative research project.

Australia Awards Indonesia alumni workshop highlights research and innovation, showcasing “Tide Eye” project

From October 15-17, the Australia Awards Indonesia short course alumni held a post-course workshop in Semarang, bringing together 26 participants...

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1 November 2024
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2 September 2024
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Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?

Droughts, fires, and floods can have devastating consequences for farmers’ mental health. The suicide rate for Australian farmers is also almost 59 per cent higher than the general population, and research has confirmed a link between farmer suicides and extreme weather.

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11 June 2024
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