Articles for Bushfire Crisis

Retail sales hurt by bushfire crisis, but no sign of coronavirus yet
4 years, 10 months ago

Retail sales hurt by bushfire crisis, but no sign of coronavirus yet

ABC  

Australia's summer bushfire crisis has led to a rough start to the year for retailers but the coronavirus has shown "no apparent impact" so far, according to the latest official figures. Key points: Bushfires were the main reason for retail sales dropping 0.3pc in January It comes after a weak December, with the ABS revising the result to an even …

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Coronavirus prompts warnings not to panic as COVID-19 outbreak comes after bushfire crisis
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus prompts warnings not to panic as COVID-19 outbreak comes after bushfire crisis

ABC  

The impending threat of a coronavirus pandemic has seen Australians begin to prepare for disaster at levels previously unseen, even at the height of extreme bushfires and other natural disasters. Bushfire hyper vigilance directed towards virus Associate Professor Smith said for many Australians, it was likely their responses to coronavirus were being partly informed by their experiences during the recent …

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Alice Cooper 'would do anything' for Australia amid bushfire crisis
4 years, 11 months ago

Alice Cooper 'would do anything' for Australia amid bushfire crisis

Daily Mail  

Legendary American rocker Alice Cooper says he 'would do anything' for Australia amid the raging bushfire crisis. Alice will kick off his Ol' Black Eyes Is Back tour on February 8, and will join the lineup of stars at the sold-out Fire Fight Australia bushfire relief concert on February 16. 'Australia needs everyone's help right now': Legendary rocker Alice Cooper, …

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Tallangatta businesses band together to get through bushfire crisis, tough economic times
4 years, 11 months ago

Tallangatta businesses band together to get through bushfire crisis, tough economic times

ABC  

After fires started tearing through Victoria's north-east, Charlotte Houston cleared out her sewing studio. Victorian bushfire facts and figures 340 homes lost 532 sheds or other structures damaged or destroyed 19 ongoing fires More than 1.4 million hectares burnt 1,500 firefighters 100 international firefighters working in East Gippsland and Hume 140 more international firefighting personnel arriving late January "I've had …

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Telco, NBN failures during bushfire crisis reveals cracks in regional, rural crisis coverage
4 years, 11 months ago

Telco, NBN failures during bushfire crisis reveals cracks in regional, rural crisis coverage

ABC  

As fire rushed towards Moruya Heads on the NSW South Coast on New Year's Eve, Fiona Whitelaw and her family were relying on a wind change to save their house. Key points: Residents whose communications were cut off during the bushfire crisis say infrastructure is not up to scratch One expert says the fires should serve as a wake-up call …

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Prince Charles delivers emotional message to Australia on bushfire crisis
5 years ago

Prince Charles delivers emotional message to Australia on bushfire crisis

ABC  

Prince Charles has delivered a heartfelt message to Australia, saying he and his wife have been in despair watching the "appalling horror" of the country's bushfire crisis. Many online users were quick to thank Prince Charles for his message, despite his fear that the video was a "hopelessly inadequate way of trying to get a message to all of you". …

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Skye Wheatley 'feels guilty' posting online amid bushfire crisis
5 years ago

Skye Wheatley 'feels guilty' posting online amid bushfire crisis

Daily Mail  

Social media star Skye Wheatley said she 'feels guilty' posting about her everyday life amid Australia's bushfire crisis. Heartfelt: Social media star Skye Wheatley, 25, admitted to 'feeling guilty' posting about her everyday life amid Australia's bushfire crisis, in an Instagram Story post on Sunday A video saw Skye dressed in sleepwear inside her Gold Coast home, and speaking candidly …

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BUSHFIRES CRISIS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
5 years ago

BUSHFIRES CRISIS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Daily Mail  

At least 28 people have been killed in blazes across the country since the bushfire season began in October. Controversial ex-Footy Show host Sam Newman slams 'miserable' bushfire victims who refused to shake Scott Morrison's hand A pregnant woman and a firefighter who lost his home in the bushfire ravaged town Cobargo, on the NSW south coast, were filmed refusing …

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In never-before act, Australia calls up military reserves to tackle bushfire crisis
5 years ago

In never-before act, Australia calls up military reserves to tackle bushfire crisis

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Australia has called up 3,000 military reserves to tackle the country's ongoing bushfire crisis, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Saturday, the largest call-up in living memory. “Today's decision puts more boots on the ground, puts more planes in the sky, puts more ships at sea,” said Morrison, who has been pilloried for his response to the deadly months-long disaster. …

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Rebecca Judd and stars urge Australians to donate amid bushfire crisis
5 years ago

Rebecca Judd and stars urge Australians to donate amid bushfire crisis

Daily Mail  

Rebecca Judd urged her fans to donate to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief on Thursday, amid the ongoing bushfires. State of emergency: Rebecca Judd urged her fans to donate to the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief on Thursday, amid the ongoing bushfires Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Sunrise host Samantha Armytage expressed her relief after managing to escape the …

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NSW Emergency Services Minister David Elliott heads off on European holiday as bushfire crisis continues
5 years ago

NSW Emergency Services Minister David Elliott heads off on European holiday as bushfire crisis continues

ABC  

A week after the furore over Scott Morrison's Hawaiian holiday, NSW Emergency Services Minister David Elliott is leaving the country for a trip to the UK and France. Key points: David Elliott's office said the Minister would not cancel his trip to the UK and France In a statement, Mr Elliott said he would return home, "if the bushfire situation …

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