Articles for Bushfire Recovery

Bushfire recovery funds 'inappropriately' given to agriculture, equine projects in Wingecarribee shire, review finds
3 years, 7 months ago

Bushfire recovery funds 'inappropriately' given to agriculture, equine projects in Wingecarribee shire, review finds

ABC  

The interim administrator of a New South Wales council says it "inappropriately" allocated state bushfire recovery funds to a project unaffected by fire after dozens of homes in the shire were destroyed during the Black Summer disaster. Viv May said the council "inappropriately" used almost half of a $250k state grant to bolster "niche" businesses unaffected by fire. During a …

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Nest boxes give bushfire-affected birds, marsupials a safe, low-toxic place to call home
4 years ago

Nest boxes give bushfire-affected birds, marsupials a safe, low-toxic place to call home

ABC  

This year lots of people have been hammer-ready, knocking up makeshift homes for animals that lost their habitats in last summer's fires. Mr Brook's Wildbnb nest boxes were chosen as the ideal home for a trial bushfire recovery project on the North Coast of New South Wales. He said, after the fires, people were moved to install habitat or nest …

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‘Why are we still struggling?’ ask Australia bushfire victims
4 years, 7 months ago

‘Why are we still struggling?’ ask Australia bushfire victims

Al Jazeera  

People who lost nearly everything as fires tore through vast tracts of Australia say they are still waiting for help. Among other charities, the Australian Red Cross raised 216 million Australian dollars, the Salvation Army 41 million Australian dollars and the St Vincent de Paul Society 22.9 million Australian dollars. “Typically … for people to really get back to functioning …

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Katy Perry to perform bushfire recovery concert in Bright
4 years, 10 months ago

Katy Perry to perform bushfire recovery concert in Bright

ABC  

American superstar Katy Perry has confirmed she will perform a bushfire recovery show in Victoria's Alpine region next week. Key points: American singer Katy Perry will perform in Bright for bushfire recovery on March 11 The Alpine and Towong Shires will allocate free tickets to fire agencies and fire-affected communities Perry will also perform at the ICC T20 Women's World …

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Farmers to gain access to $75,000 grants to help with bushfire recovery
4 years, 11 months ago

Farmers to gain access to $75,000 grants to help with bushfire recovery

ABC  

Grants of up to $75,000 will be made available to farmers in bushfire-affected areas, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced. Mr Morrison said the category D assistance, which was made available to graziers in far north Queensland following last year's floods, will be available for those in bushfire-affected regions. Mr Morrison said $100 million would be committed from the $2 …

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Australian bushfire donations from big business worth millions but charities warn long-term assistance needed
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian bushfire donations from big business worth millions but charities warn long-term assistance needed

ABC  

Many of Australia's biggest companies and local celebrities are coughing up tens of millions of dollars to provide assistance for volunteer firefighters, emergency services personnel and fire victims. Key points: Acting CEO of the Australian Red Cross warns recovery can take years and funding support is required for the long term Warning follows several public announcements by corporate donors in …

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