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BlazeAid's migrant volunteers help to rebuild fences after Blackford bushfire
3 years, 8 months ago

BlazeAid's migrant volunteers help to rebuild fences after Blackford bushfire

ABC  

The cold, rainy conditions greeting volunteers near Blackford, South Australia, couldn't be more different to those that sparked a raging inferno in the area fire at the start of the year. 'Always available' Limestone Coast Multicultural Network interim president Mehdi Ali said it was "an immense pleasure" to be part of the volunteering team. 'We'll be here' Lucindale BlazeAid camp …

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BlazeAid seeks volunteers to rebuild fences on 400 bushfire-affected farms
3 years, 9 months ago

BlazeAid seeks volunteers to rebuild fences on 400 bushfire-affected farms

ABC  

As clean-up and recovery efforts ramp up for flood-affected communities across New South Wales and Queensland, there are concerns that securing volunteers for bushfire recovery projects in the NSW Snowy Valleys could now be even more difficult. Key points: BlazeAid's Adelong camp, which reopened at the start of March, has just 15 volunteers 400 farms still need help to rebuild …

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BlazeAid volunteer Mary Howarth spends decade helping farmers impacted by natural disasters
3 years, 11 months ago

BlazeAid volunteer Mary Howarth spends decade helping farmers impacted by natural disasters

ABC  

Mary Howarth still thinks about a group of people stuck inside their property for 40 hours during a New South Wales bushfire in 2019. "Even though everyone's different … people are still hurting in similar ways, no matter what," Ms Howarth said. "When they see something happening on the ground, actually seeing the fences being rolled up, new fences going …

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BlazeAid camps closing across NSW but help still needed in some areas
4 years, 1 month ago

BlazeAid camps closing across NSW but help still needed in some areas

ABC  

As 2020 draws to a close, many of BlazeAid's camps in New South Wales are coming to an end too — but more help will be needed. Key points: Of the 28 BlazeAid camps set up in NSW post-bushfires, five will remain open into 2021 One of those closing, at Wingham, has repaired boundary fences at 522 properties — a …

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Coronavirus delaying bushfire clean-up in Adelaide Hills, leaving volunteers stranded
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus delaying bushfire clean-up in Adelaide Hills, leaving volunteers stranded

ABC  

Self-isolation is challenging for the best of us, but spare a thought for the thousands of Australians who were left without homes after the bushfires. Key points: Bushfires ravaged the Adelaide Hills in December BlazeAid volunteers have been helping rebuild farmers' fences in the region Their camp has closed amid worries about coronavirus affecting older workers Many families are still …

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Investment banker and former SES chief join forces to help rebuild scorched village
4 years, 10 months ago

Investment banker and former SES chief join forces to help rebuild scorched village

ABC  

A former State Emergency Service boss and an investment banker have formed an unlikely partnership to help repair Kangaroo Valley following extensive bushfire damage. Key points: An SES boss and former investment banker are leading the BlazeAid clean-up at Kangaroo Valley The charity has about 50 properties in the area seeking assistance to rebuild fences The new camp outside Kangaroo …

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