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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

ABC  

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

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 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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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

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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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Bushfires may have blackened hills, but survivors are turning to whatever silver linings they can
4 years, 10 months ago

Bushfires may have blackened hills, but survivors are turning to whatever silver linings they can

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Key points: Yorke Peninsula and the Adelaide Hills are rebuilding following devastating fires Farmers have borne the brunt of the destruction, but are staying upbeat Despite the overwhelming losses, many say fires have brought a few unexpected gains According to an old adage attributed to US President Abraham Lincoln: "I laugh because I mustn't cry, that is all". "But it's …

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