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 …
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 …
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 …