The Melbourne Newsroom

Researchers at the University of Melbourne and the Bushfire CRC have designed a unique computer program that can predict the direction, speed and intensity of bushfires. The program, Phoenic RapidFire, will be used as a key tool for Victoria’s bushfire response this year.

The full transcript of evidence from the1939 'Black Friday' Bushfires Royal Commission has been unearthed at the University of Melbourne, providing a compelling insight into the Royal Commission and fire management practices of 70 years ago.