Doug Philpott

Earth: Fire and Rain Conference

Thursday, 19 January 2012 10:30 AM

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Prevention, preparedness, response & recovery will be the focus of the Australian & New Zealand National Disaster and Emergency Management Conference being held in Brisbane from April 16 – April 18 this year.

The conference will include keynote addresses, concurrent sessions and workshops covering human and social issues, economic and environmental challenges, infrastructure, community and communication topics.

Details can be found at this site.

 

Earth: Fire and Rain Conference

19/1/2012 10.30AM
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