Mates under fire: The NSW south coast ‘temporal saints’
What happens when more than 1000 people are left to their own devices to fight for their lives in an inferno? In this podcast you will find out, and you will meet the best of Australians.
Bush Fire Support
‘It’s over’: RFS chief reflects on NSW’s summer from hell
NSW’s most devastating bushfire season on record has officially ended, eclipsed by a new crisis — COVID-19. But with the 2020 fire season just months away, the RFS warns there’s no time for complacency as it reflects on a nightmare summer.
‘We won’t forget you’: $1m to fire victims
A new $1 million fund has been launched today by News Corp Australia to help Australia’s bushfire victims in their recovery.
Surviving long haul trauma of the NSW bushfires
The “long haul” of trauma recovery is very familiar to Lifeline counsellor Stephanie Robinson. The CEO of the central Western Division of the support service has transferred from years of helping drought-stricken farmers to the fire-ravaged south coast.EXCLUSIVE PODCAST
More Stories
Expat Aussies rally celebs to save wildlife
They might live in Los Angeles but two Aussie expats wanted to do their part in the wake of the devastating bushfires, hosting a celebrity fundraiser in Hollywood to raise money for wildlife.
Cabinet minister: Bushfire inquiry should be public
A NSW cabinet minister has called for transparency around the state government’s bushfire inquiry, saying it should not be conducted behind closed doors. Her remarks come as the RFS announced a state memorial would be held this month.
‘Your father loved you’: MP tells of firefighters’ last moments
RFS volunteer and Labor MP Hugh McDermott will pay tribute to fallen firefighters Andrew O’Dwyer and Geoff Keaton in NSW parliament today, recalling his final moments with the pair before they tragically lost their lives.
Why we need to get better at rebuilding after fires
We manage disasters well but have a long road to understanding recovery – experts warn Australia needs to get better at rebuilding communities after crisis
Sanctuary helps rebuild animal wildlife populations
In 2000ha of predator-proof wilderness in NSW, the heavy lifting of species preservation has been chugging along for years. Now, the work of Aussie Ark is more important than ever following the state’s devastating bushfires.
US fireys killed in plane crash honoured
Three US firefighters who died while water bombing bushfires in southern NSW last week have been honoured in a memorial service.
Sydney Zoo’s plan to save koalas
The Sydney Zoo Foundation has given $100,000 to help boost koala numbers by constructing 60 large water towers in fire ravaged areas of the Blue Mountains.
Council stands firm on charging fire victims fees
A Southern Highlands council last night voted down a motion to waive council fees for residents who lost their homes in the devastating bushfires, despite flagging they would waive the bill.
How bushfire victims can recover lost photos
Almost 2000 homes have been lost in Australia’s tragic summer of bushfires but victims may still be able to recover lost photo albums from digital backups.
‘I can’t watch it’: ONJ’s bushfire horror
Stars have joined Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta and many others at the G’Day USA gala where there were tears and stories on how some survived Australia’s bushfire hell.
Original URL: https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/bush-fire-support/page/7