NSW bushfire victims' family gutted after online scammers set up fake fundraiser in their name
5 years ago

NSW bushfire victims' family gutted after online scammers set up fake fundraiser in their name

ABC  

The family of two men killed in the devastating NSW South Coast bushfires have been hurt again by fraudsters who appropriated their names and pictures to scam well-wishers. Key points: Robert and Patrick Salway were killed in the New Year's Eve fires on the South Coast A fake fundraising page has been stopped after taking thousands of dollars The family says the scammers are "despicable" Less than a day after father and son Robert and Patrick Salway died at Cobargo on the NSW South Coast, scammers set up an online fundraising campaign to solicit donations from members of the public. "My wife doesn't just get online and throw money at anyone," he said. Family mourning loss of father and son Dean Hancock said there was a silver lining in the scam happening on New Year's Day.

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NSW bushfire victims housed in temporary accommodation 'pods' while coronavirus slows recovery
4 years, 8 months ago

NSW bushfire victims housed in temporary accommodation 'pods' while coronavirus slows recovery

ABC  

The Richardson family has been living with their neighbours for five months since a bushfire destroyed their home on the New South Wales Mid North Coast. It's been tough — but yesterday they got a small rectangular lifeline in the form of a temporary accommodation "pod". "It's got everything we are going to need, we can actually move home," Ms …

NSW bushfire air tanker crash victims honoured at memorial service
4 years, 11 months ago

NSW bushfire air tanker crash victims honoured at memorial service

ABC  

Three Americans killed in an air tanker crash while fighting a bushfire in New South Wales have been described as heroes who "paid the ultimate sacrifice" during a memorial service in Sydney. Key points: The crew members were killed when their C-130 Large Air Tanker crashed near Cooma on January 23 They had completed 140 missions since they began working …

Aussie burned in massive inferno caused by wildfires
4 years, 11 months ago

Aussie burned in massive inferno caused by wildfires

Deccan Chronicle  

Burragate, Australia: Two wildfires merged to form a massive inferno in southeast Australia on Saturday, near where a man suffered serious burns protecting a home during a night of treacherous conditions during the nation’s unprecedented fire crisis. Authorities were assessing the damage after firefighters battled flames fanned by strong winds through the night and lightning strikes sparked new blazes in …

A firefighter was killed in the Australia bushfires. His son received a medal to honor his father’s bravery
5 years ago

A firefighter was killed in the Australia bushfires. His son received a medal to honor his father’s bravery

CNN  

CNN — The 19-month-old son of a firefighter killed while battling Australia’s bushfires received a posthumous medal to honor his father’s bravery on Thursday. Harvey, Keaton’s young son, was dressed in a firefighter outfit with a pacifier in his mouth as New South Wales Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons pinned the medal to his chest. Posted by NSW Rural …

NSW bushfire claims the lives of father and son Patrick and Robert Salway on the South Coast
5 years ago

NSW bushfire claims the lives of father and son Patrick and Robert Salway on the South Coast

ABC  

The wife of a young father who died while trying to defend his property against a bushfire on the NSW South Coast has paid emotional tribute to him, telling friends "we are broken". Key points: Police said the pair stayed to defend the property and farming equipment Robert Salway's wife, Patrick's mother, discovered their bodies when she returned this morning …

Two people confirmed dead in NSW bushfires after police find bodies on remote property
5 years, 3 months ago

Two people confirmed dead in NSW bushfires after police find bodies on remote property

ABC  

A couple has died as part of the bushfires that ripped through northern NSW earlier this week, police have confirmed. Key points: Four separate fires burnt within about 100 kilometres of each other on Tuesday On Wednesday, police described one of the fires as "suspicious" However, the fire at Long Gully where the two deaths occurred was started by a …

NSW bushfires that destroyed dozens of homes may have been deliberately lit, authorities say
5 years, 3 months ago

NSW bushfires that destroyed dozens of homes may have been deliberately lit, authorities say

ABC  

NSW Emergency Services Minister David Elliott has described the deliberate lighting of a bushfire which destroyed 21 homes in the state's north as "a bastard act". Key points: Fires ravaged more than 100,000 hectares of land in northern NSW yesterday Police are urging families who want to find loved ones in the area to call 1800 228 227 Authorities have …

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