As climate change pushes Australia’s temperature to ever higher levels and widespread and frequent rains have built up the flammable fuel load, emergency authorities warn of an increased risk of ...

A new fire-retardant paint, formulated by engineers at UNSW Sydney, has become the first to pass a stringent Australian standard test that simulates a bushfire attack. The paint, which is now on sale ...

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A nearly-finished leisure complex is lying empty after the discovery of problems with its fire-proof paint. Developer Arlington Richardson (AR) said the issues were found following a review of work ...