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After a surge in fires last year to a nine-year high provoked outcry from global leaders and the public
It is hoped the data will help determine where bushfires are likely to start, where they may be difficult to contain
The Royal Commission inquiry will find ways to improve Australia's preparedness, resilience and response to disasters
Thousands took to the streets calling on Australia's govt to take stronger action on climate change
10 photos of bushfires engulfing different parts of Australia
There have been nine confirmed casualties this bushfire season
Floods, storms and fires brought chaos and destruction as extreme weather struck every corner of the globe
Climate protesters marched on PM Scott Morrison's official residence to demand curbs on greenhouse gas emissions
He learnt to drive when he was seven to escape situations like this, says his father
The target of the protesters' ire was PM Morrison, who denies any link between the fires and climate change