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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.
New $2.25 million childcare centre for Bendigo families (News)
The Rudd Government is investing $1.6 million, the Victorian Government is contributing $500,000 and the Greater Bendigo City Council is providing $150,000 to build the new centre.
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