Kangaroo Valley locals unite to save livestock from Currowan bushfire
5 years ago

Kangaroo Valley locals unite to save livestock from Currowan bushfire

ABC  

A cry for help from a free-range egg farmer at Kangaroo Valley on Friday night brought 20 locals in their utes ready to drag chook tractors to the safety of a dairy near the town. Key points: The Currowan fire has burnt over 300,000 hectares from Batemans Bay to Nowra and crossed the Shoalhaven River on Saturday night to destroy homes north and west of Kangaroo Valley Locals fear the fire still threatens the Valley with two dry months ahead Dairy farmers and egg producers worry increasing heatwaves, fire and drought would make even Kangaroo Valley unsuitable for farming On Friday night the Currowan fire was burning on the southern side of the Shoalhaven River west of Nowra, and a southerly change on Saturday was expected to push it straight to Kangaroo Valley. The Currowan fire, which has burnt over 300,000 hectares, jumped the Shoalhaven River on Saturday and made a run north past Kangaroo Valley to hit Bundanoon and Exeter, destroying several houses in its path. "A lot of people have lost homes, property, sheds, fodder and wildlife at Kangaroo Valley," Ms Santos said.

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This popular island was ravaged by fires – here’s what it’s really like to go back
6 months, 2 weeks ago

This popular island was ravaged by fires – here’s what it’s really like to go back

The Independent  

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Two dead, dozens homes destroyed as bushfires rage across eastern Australia
1 year, 2 months ago

Two dead, dozens homes destroyed as bushfires rage across eastern Australia

India Today  

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Kangaroo Island timber set for incineration to be used for homes after lifeline from the federal government
3 years, 3 months ago

Kangaroo Island timber set for incineration to be used for homes after lifeline from the federal government

ABC  

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Bushfires devastate Kangaroo Island farmers and timber industry amid heavy losses
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfires devastate Kangaroo Island farmers and timber industry amid heavy losses

ABC  

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Australia's Kangaroo Island Plantation Suspends Shares, Says Most Trees Not Productive After Fires
4 years, 11 months ago

Australia's Kangaroo Island Plantation Suspends Shares, Says Most Trees Not Productive After Fires

News 18  

Australia’s Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers Ltd on Wednesday suspended trading in its shares, saying an estimated 90% of its trees are no longer productive due to the bushfires that have ravaged the country for months now. Providing a preliminary assessment of the severity of damage, the company said that only 5% of its tree crop has not been fire-affected, while …

Plans for Kangaroo Island eco-lodges to be pursued despite bushfires levelling Flinders Chase
4 years, 11 months ago

Plans for Kangaroo Island eco-lodges to be pursued despite bushfires levelling Flinders Chase

ABC  

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Bushfire tourism flagged by SA Environment Minister following Kangaroo Island crisis
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire tourism flagged by SA Environment Minister following Kangaroo Island crisis

ABC  

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Kangaroo Island wildlife still being found alive in charred national park, as livestock loss revealed
4 years, 11 months ago

Kangaroo Island wildlife still being found alive in charred national park, as livestock loss revealed

ABC  

Kangaroo Island koalas, kangaroos and pademelons are still being found alive in the charred Flinders Chase National Park and timber plantations more than a week after bushfires devastated the area. Key points: More than 32,000 livestock animals were lost in the Kangaroo Island blaze The Humane Society International has deployed a team to help recover injured wildlife Mayor Michael Pengilly …

Before and after photo reveals the devastating damage wreaked by bushfires on Kangaroo Island
5 years ago

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Daily Mail  

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Wildfires, Burning For Months, Devastate Vast Areas Of Australia
5 years ago

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NPR  

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Australia wildfires: Entire species may have been wiped out by inferno, conservationists say
5 years ago

Australia wildfires: Entire species may have been wiped out by inferno, conservationists say

The Independent  

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Southern Highlands' Morton bushfire devastates Wingello, Bundanoon and Kangaroo Valley
5 years ago

Southern Highlands' Morton bushfire devastates Wingello, Bundanoon and Kangaroo Valley

ABC  

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Kangaroo Island bushfire emergency sees tourist lodges ravaged as firefighters battle 'unstoppable' blaze'
5 years ago

Kangaroo Island bushfire emergency sees tourist lodges ravaged as firefighters battle 'unstoppable' blaze'

ABC  

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