Floods and bushfire information will be delivered to the pockets of Australians in times of natural disaster from now on

Free smartphone application DisasterWatch will round up information from authorities across the country on everything from fire bans to cyclone warnings and deliver them to iPhone and Android owners. Developed by the Federal Government, it will help stressed home owners when the power goes out and slash calls to 000 in times of disaster. Attorney-General Robert McClelland said the app was available for the 4.5 million Australians who owned smartphones in time for this summer season. Read more here >>