Reedy Creek Special Broadcast

Cultural burning in south-west Western Australia reconnects people to Noongar Country – and to each other.

Teamwork, firebreaks and prescribed burning protects Yourka Reserve. Meet Team Spark – a group of Bush Heritage supporters making a difference.

Prescribed burns on Pilungah and Ethabuka reserves, Wangkamadla Country, prepare the landscape for bushfire season and enhance biodiversity.

National Fire Program Manager, Rhys Swain, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Manager, Vikki Parsley and Healthy Landscape Manager, Paul Hales, chat about creating bushfire-resilient landscapes and preparing for a high‑risk fire season.

In 2021, Wiradjuri Elder Uncle James Ingram and Bush Heritage staff walked across Tarcutta Hills for a cultural heritage survey. They were headed towards a new era in collaborative land management for the reserve. 

We had several Bush Heritage representatives at the annual Savanna Fire Forum on Larrakia country last month.

A recent wildfire on Yourka Reserve has revealed the benefits of best practice controlled burning in tropical north Queensland.

Led by truwana Rangers, cool burning at Friendly Beaches Reserve plans to create the healthiest possible habitat for the vulnerable New Holland Mouse.

On Yourka Reserve, Jirrbal and Warrungu Country, a method of aerial, controlled burning is helping to manage wildfire and safeguard the landscape.

The 2021/22 La Nina has brought significant rainfall to the eastern seaboard of Australia, while the west has seen below average conditions.

After 10 years of the Healthy Country Plan, Wunambal Gaambera country is thriving, with right-way fire lighting the way.

On Bunuba country in the Kimberley, essential winthali (fire) work is being undertaken to prepare the land for the dry season.

On Monday 28 December a fire, caused by a lightning strike from a recent thunderstorm, started on a neighbouring property to the west of Naree Station Reserve on Budjiti country.

Set between the harsh, arid desert uplands and escarpment of the Aramac range and the fertile black soil plains to the south, Edgbaston Reserve is a truly unique and diverse area.

In February this year about 73% (1006ha) of Scottsdale Reserve burnt in the Clear Range bushfire. Around 84% of its native grasslands were affected and more than 50% of the reserve’s woodlands burnt at ...