Items Tagged With "Bushfires"

Anniversary of Black Saturday bushfires (News)

The anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the terrible tragedy and to acknowledge the critically important work of emergency services and the generous support of the Australian community in helping those in need.

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The Australian Government today joined with Victoria in marking the first anniversary of the devastating Black Saturday bushfires.

Real Heroes of the Bushfires

Blog post by Bill Shorten
posted: Tuesday Feb 02, 2010, 4:44pm

The last year was one that will be recalled with sadness in many Victorian towns, and across Australia.

In the space of an afternoon and evening our world changed, 173 lives were lost and towns became war zones.

This week-end marks the first anniversary of the February 7th bushfires which damaged 78 communities across Victoria and devastated towns like Marysville, Kinglake and Strathewen.

The shock and grief is still being felt, and will continue to be felt for a long time.

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