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Farmers still struggling to rebuild 18 months after Black Summer and help is in short supply
3 years, 6 months ago

Farmers still struggling to rebuild 18 months after Black Summer and help is in short supply

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In the Black Summer bushfires in 2019 New South Wales farmer Guy Trezise lost everything. Key points: Many farmers are still struggling to fence their properties after the Black Summer fires Guy Trezise says it will take him years to rebuild and that he can't afford to insure his fences Disaster relief organisation BlazeAid is grappling with a dearth of …

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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

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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 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

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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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Backpackers stranded by coronavirus help BlazeAid rebuild bushfire-ravaged farms and communities
4 years, 5 months ago

Backpackers stranded by coronavirus help BlazeAid rebuild bushfire-ravaged farms and communities

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Morgone Vendeputte and her boyfriend's Australian travel dream ended in budget accommodation at the gateway to northern Queensland. Key points: A change to immigration rules allows backpackers who do volunteer work to stay in Australia longer Some travellers have been working with BlazeAid, which repairs farm fences in bushfire-damaged areas The organisation says it would have suspended operations without the …

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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

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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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BlazeAid needs more volunteers to help bushfire recovery, sees solution in paying backpackers
4 years, 10 months ago

BlazeAid needs more volunteers to help bushfire recovery, sees solution in paying backpackers

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Grey nomads cannot do all the heavy lifting when it comes to rebuilding fences in bushfire-affected country; it is young backpackers who are needed to bolster the workforce. Key points: BlazeAid is calling for the Federal Government to offer backpackers incentive payments if they join the volunteers rebuilding infrastructure Grey nomads make up the bulk of BlazeAid's workforce rebuilding fences …

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Yorke Peninsula farmers picking up the pieces with support of BlazeAid after massive bushfire
5 years, 1 month ago

Yorke Peninsula farmers picking up the pieces with support of BlazeAid after massive bushfire

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BlazeAid's fencing support could be a godsend for farmers whose properties have been devastated fires in the South Australia's Yorke Peninsula fires. BlazeAid South Australian representative Wendy Cope said it would free up farmers to get on with the rest of harvest. 'A lot off my mind' Yorke Peninsula farmer Mathew Smith says BlazeAid's fencing help will be much appreciated. …

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