BUSHFIRES CRISIS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
5 years ago

BUSHFIRES CRISIS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Daily Mail  

At least 28 people have been killed in blazes across the country since the bushfire season began in October. Controversial ex-Footy Show host Sam Newman slams 'miserable' bushfire victims who refused to shake Scott Morrison's hand A pregnant woman and a firefighter who lost his home in the bushfire ravaged town Cobargo, on the NSW south coast, were filmed refusing to. Volunteer firefighter Paul Parker from Nelligen, on the New South Wales south coast, pulled his fire truck over on the weekend to deliver a. Charity never stops! Team of heroic New Zealand firefighters touch down in Australia and are given a round of applause as they walk through the airport The additional New Zealand firefighters sent to help tackle the Australian bushfire crisis touched down in New South Wales to a hero's. Deadly bushfires could plunge Australia into a RECESSION as consumers stop spending and entire businesses are threatened, experts say Australia's worst bushfires in living memory aren't just leaving a trail of devastation in New South Wales and Victoria.

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Bushfire relief funding is so complex, professional grant writers are being hired to help communities apply
4 years, 1 month ago

Bushfire relief funding is so complex, professional grant writers are being hired to help communities apply

ABC  

Almost a year on from the deadly summer bushfires of 2019-20, some weary communities are having to hire professional grant writers or relying on volunteers to fill out complex grant applications. Key points: The Local Economic Recovery Fund is distributing $448.5 million in partnership between federal, state, territory and local governments Residents in Cobargo, NSW now have support from a …

‘Why are we still struggling?’ ask Australia bushfire victims
4 years, 7 months ago

‘Why are we still struggling?’ ask Australia bushfire victims

Al Jazeera  

People who lost nearly everything as fires tore through vast tracts of Australia say they are still waiting for help. Among other charities, the Australian Red Cross raised 216 million Australian dollars, the Salvation Army 41 million Australian dollars and the St Vincent de Paul Society 22.9 million Australian dollars. “Typically … for people to really get back to functioning …

Bushfire donations likely won't cover repair bill, St Vincent de Paul chief says
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire donations likely won't cover repair bill, St Vincent de Paul chief says

ABC  

The more than $250 million donated to charities for bushfire relief in recent weeks is "probably not enough" to repair the damage caused by blazes across the country, the head of a major Australian charity has said. Key points: St Vincent de Paul Society chief executive Jack De Groot said the amount of money given to help those affected had …

Australian government says to support tourism industry as bushfires recede
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian government says to support tourism industry as bushfires recede

Firstpost  

By Lidia Kelly and Stefica Nicol Bikes MELBOURNE/KANAGAROO ISLAND, Australia - The Australian government said on Sunday it will provide financial aid to the country’s tourism sector that’s been badly hit by long-lasting bushfires, as business owners fretted about cancellations that stretch into the months ahead. Although recent rains have brought some relief, damage to the industry from the fires …

Bushfire recovery package to tackle Australian tourism's 'biggest challenge in living memory'
4 years, 11 months ago

Bushfire recovery package to tackle Australian tourism's 'biggest challenge in living memory'

ABC  

The Federal Government has announced a $76 million recovery package in response to this summer's bushfires, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison saying Australian tourism is facing "its biggest challenge in living memory". Key points: The recovery package includes funding to attract domestic and international visitors While money has also been allocated for grants for "new attractions" in bushfire affected regions …

Volunteer firefighters may NOT receive the $50 million bushfire fund raised by Celeste Barber
4 years, 11 months ago

Volunteer firefighters may NOT receive the $50 million bushfire fund raised by Celeste Barber

Daily Mail  

Celeste Barber smashed world records after raising a staggering $50 million to help victims of bushfires and the brave volunteer firefighters saving lives. Comedian Celeste Barber started the viral Facebook fund to raise money for those affected by Australia's bushfire crisis Tens of thousands of people have donated more than $50 million to Celeste Barber's bushfire fund after watching devastation …

Australian bushfire: Hamilton pledges $500,000 to charity
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian bushfire: Hamilton pledges $500,000 to charity

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton has pledged to donate $500,000 to support wildlife rescue charities and Australian fire services as the country's bushfire crisis continues. Sportsmen and women from across the globe have already offered their support in an attempt to assist those affected, with Australia cricket great Shane Warne auctioning off his baggy green cap, while Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Roger …

Australian bushfire donations from big business worth millions but charities warn long-term assistance needed
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian bushfire donations from big business worth millions but charities warn long-term assistance needed

ABC  

Many of Australia's biggest companies and local celebrities are coughing up tens of millions of dollars to provide assistance for volunteer firefighters, emergency services personnel and fire victims. Key points: Acting CEO of the Australian Red Cross warns recovery can take years and funding support is required for the long term Warning follows several public announcements by corporate donors in …

Australia bushfires: At least 24 people killed, over six mn hectares of land lost; Victoria extends 'state of disaster' as threat intensifies
4 years, 11 months ago

Australia bushfires: At least 24 people killed, over six mn hectares of land lost; Victoria extends 'state of disaster' as threat intensifies

Firstpost  

In South Australia’s Kangaroo Island, the bushfire threat on Thursday was escalated with ‘a watch and act warning’ issued for a fire near Parndana which according to the Country Fire Service was uncontrolled and was burning in a southeasterly direction threatening the safety of people in the area. Melbourne: Australia’s raging bushfire crisis, one of the worst in its history, …

Australian bushfires: Chris Hemsworth and his family donate $1MILLION
5 years ago

Australian bushfires: Chris Hemsworth and his family donate $1MILLION

Daily Mail  

Chris Hemsworth has pledged $1million towards helping firefighters and residents affected by the Australian bushfires. Chris Hemsworth has pledged $1million towards helping firefighters and residents affected by the Australian bushfires 'What we need is your support and your donations. Digging deep: Chris' pledge comes after Celeste Barber's global fundraiser to help the firefighters smashed its latest goal of $40million earlier …

Australia bushfire crisis: PM Morrison announces $2 billion for relief support
5 years ago

Australia bushfire crisis: PM Morrison announces $2 billion for relief support

The Hindu  

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday announced an additional 2 billion dollars over two years to a new agency to coordinate a national response to rebuild communities and livelihoods following the deadly bushfire crisis. “It’s a long road ahead and we will be with these communities every step of the way as they rebuild,” Morrison, who is facing widespread …

How to help Australia bushfire victims
5 years ago

How to help Australia bushfire victims

CNN  

CNN — The devastating Australian bushfires have been burning for months and there’s no end in sight. There’s also the New South Wales Rural Fire Service, which set up specific funds for the families of two firefighters. Australian comedian Celeste Barber created a Facebook fundraiser for the Trustee for NSW Rural Fire Service & Brigades Donation Fund. The fund jointly …

2019/2020 FIRE SEASON DEATH TOLL
5 years ago

2019/2020 FIRE SEASON DEATH TOLL

Daily Mail  

Well-known outback pilot Dick Lang, 78, and his 43-year-old son, Adelaide surgeon Clayton Lang, died in the Kangaroo Island bushfire after their car was trapped by flames. The national death toll of Australia's 2019/2020 bushfire season was 33 as of Monday, March 2, with 25 confirmed deaths in New South Wales, three in South Australia and five in Victoria. BREAKING …

Bushfires In Australia May Get Even Worse With 'Horrible Day' On Horizon
5 years ago

Bushfires In Australia May Get Even Worse With 'Horrible Day' On Horizon

NPR  

Bushfires In Australia May Get Even Worse With 'Horrible Day' On Horizon Enlarge this image toggle caption Darrian Traynor/Getty Images Darrian Traynor/Getty Images As hard as it may be to believe, the bushfires ravaging large swaths of Australia are likely to get worse in the coming days. Citing a menacing cocktail of high temperatures and gusty winds, Australia's Bureau of …

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