Ash Barty to donate Brisbane International prize money to bushfire recovery
5 years ago

Ash Barty to donate Brisbane International prize money to bushfire recovery

ABC  

Ash Barty is the latest famous voice to pledge support for firefighting efforts across Australia, promising to donate any prize money she earns from next week's Brisbane International. Key points: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have posted on Instagram their support for firefighting efforts Meanwhile, a joint ABC-Red Cross appeal has raised millions for bushfire relief Nicole Kidman and Pink are among the famous names behind large donations Earlier, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they were "personally connected" to the NSW communities it visited last year, as well as other regions experiencing "environmental disasters". Actor Nicole Kidman said on Instagram she had donated $500,000 to the rural fire services and posted links to various bushfire organisations for donations. The ABC's joint Disaster Relief and Recovery Appeal with the Australian Red Cross, launched on New Year's Eve, has now raised more than $19 million for bushfire-affected communities.

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‘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 …

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 …

Bushfires: Gina Rinehart responds to Celeste Barber's comment
5 years ago

Bushfires: Gina Rinehart responds to Celeste Barber's comment

Daily Mail  

Australia's richest woman Gina Rinehart has fired back at Celeste Barber after the comedian who has raised $47 million for the bushfire appeal demanded to know 'where the hell are you and all your money?' Celeste Barber has raised $47 million for the bushfire appeal A spokesman for Gina Rinehart hit back at said the billionaire prefers to donate in …

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 …

Brisbane International 2020: Ash Barty pledges to donate winnings from event to relief effort for victims of Australian bushfires
5 years ago

Brisbane International 2020: Ash Barty pledges to donate winnings from event to relief effort for victims of Australian bushfires

Firstpost  

Ash Barty was flying home across Australia following the Fed Cup final when she saw the early signs of devastation from the wildfires that are still raging in large parts of the vast island continent. Brisbane: Ash Barty was flying home across Australia following the Fed Cup final when she saw the early signs of devastation from the wildfires that …

Barty to give Brisbane winnings to Australia bushfire victims
5 years ago

Barty to give Brisbane winnings to Australia bushfire victims

The Hindu  

World number one Ashleigh Barty will donate all her winnings from this week’s Brisbane International to the Red Cross to help the victims of Australia’s bushfire crisis. “Obviously the worst of it is still out there at the moment.” Read: Near-death experience gives Naomi Osaka perspective Barty enjoyed a stellar 2019, winning the French Open and the WTA Finals on …

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 …

Our bushfire history shows politicians could learn a lesson from Indigenous Australia
5 years, 1 month ago

Our bushfire history shows politicians could learn a lesson from Indigenous Australia

ABC  

Flying towards Canberra from Melbourne in January 2003, the Qantas pilot told those of us seated on the starboard side of the jet we'd see something extraordinary if we peered out the window. The evidence is in art Gammage cites explorers and early settlers who commonly remarked how much of Australia looked like a "park", with plenty of grass, open …

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