why local knowledge is key to disaster recovery in Gippsland
- Written by Celeste Young, Collaborative Research Fellow, Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities (ISILC), Victoria University
ShutterstockOvercoming the odds is second nature to the Gippsland community. The people in this region have seen it all — fires, floods, droughts and extreme weather. And every time, these capable, resourceful and independent communities bounce back.
However, recovery from bushfires of the 2019/2020 Black Summer followed by the COVID-19...





