Five myths — maybe six — have to be debunked to clear the way to genuine reform of Victoria’s bushfire policies, writes Frank Campbell.
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Black Saturday revelations demand a complete rethink of fire science
It’s only a matter of time before yet another “unprecedented” firestorm strikes our sprawling bushurbia, writes Frank Campbell.
The fire next time: reforming Australian bushfire policy
In this summarised version of his second submission to the Royal Commission, Frank Campbell says Black Saturday was the logical outcome of erroneous assumptions and policies developed over a quarter of a century.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Forest industry “does not support a ‘burn, burn, burn’ approach”
Crikey readers weigh in on forest fires, unemployment figures, Michael Danby and more.
Tips and rumours: Next problem for the NRL?
Harvey Norman threatens to withdraw support, Westpac wage freeze, nut contamination. All stories in today’s Tips & Rumours section.
CFA’s fire advice as useful as a deckchair on the Titanic
An ember attack can be dealt with by a wet mop says the CFA, writes Frank Campbell.
Prescribed burns are prejudging the bushfire inquiry
Victoria’s bushfire Royal Commission has begun, as the state is wreathed in the smoke of 27 official fires. What gives, asks Lionel Elmore.
