Australian Bushfires
Daily update ⋅ 4 February 2020
NEWS
The Australian bushfires—why they are unprecedented
Australian Academy of Science
In a statement on the Australian bushfires published on 10 January 2020, the President of the Australian Academy of Science, Professor John Shine, ...
Australian bushfires - part 2
ABC News
Are the 2019/20 bushfires really unprecedented? And are they definitely related to global warming? Dr Karl looks at the complexities of bushfires and ...
Australian bushfire rebuild could take five years, builders warn, citing Tathra example
ABC News
Michelle Carter is surveying progress at the construction site of her new home, while her husband Chris is busy working with a local builder.
As the bushfire crisis unfolded, Australian expats ran the gamut from guilt to grief
ABC News
But despite this, expats are finding ways to band together to support the victims of Australia's bushfire crisis, while coming to grips with what remains of ...
Naughty Dog, Shuhei Yoshida, and more to stream for Australian bushfire relief
GamesRadar
Sony is hosting a 23-day stream event to raise funds for Australian youth affected by the bushfires, and it's inviting streamers to join its own employees ...
Goodall left 'heartsick' by Aust bushfires
The Australian
In a video message to all Australians, the primatologist says she has been following the "terrible" bushfires which have burnt more than 17 million ...
Voters turn on PM over 'pathetic' response to bushfire crisis
The Sydney Morning Herald
Voters turn on PM over 'pathetic' response to bushfire crisis ... threat and failing to show empathy with Australians suffering in the aftermath of the fires.
Australian Open final: Dominic Thiem wins fans with classy speech
7NEWS.com.au
Thiem also won plenty of fans with his incredible perspective in the wake of his loss, referencing the Australian bushfires to show why the result wasn't ...
Australian Open showcases best of the nation for international tourists - Australasian Leisure Management (press release)
Photos show how life is returning to Australian forests that were devastated by wildfires
Business Insider Australia
The Australian wildfires started in late July 2019 after a lengthy drought. More than 17.9 million acres have burned across the continent, causing
Bushfire-ravaged east coast set for drenching as 'monsoonal trough' lingers
Yahoo News Australia
Bushfire and drought-ravaged areas on Australia's east coast could see up to 100mm of rainfall over the next week. A monsoonal trough lingering ...
Indonesian support to bushfire response
Mirage News
The Australian Government is deeply grateful to Indonesia for their commitment to send over 30 military engineers to support Australia's bushfire
Everything you need to know about eBay's charity fire relief auction
finder.com.au
Starting tonight, you can help to raise much needed funds for bushfire affected ... its contribution to communities affected by the Australian bushfires.
Australia's first Bushfire Centre of Excellence under construction in Peel
Mandurah Mail
"Bushfires are a big issue across Australia and this puts WA at the cutting edge of educating firefighters, preventing bushfires and ensuring we have ...
Australia's job market remains resilient despite bushfires: Ryan Felsman
Property Observer (press release)
Australia's job market remained resilient at the turn of the year, despite the bushfire crisis impacting large swathes of the country. In January, ANZ's job ...
Grass has never been greener
The Australian
With the nation anxious over bushfires and seemingly keen for its leaders to do more to ... “Thank you Richard for your leadership and service to Aust.
Aussie woman helps launch initiative to support bushfire victims
New Idea
Giving money to charity wasn't enough for Alison Waller, who witnessed firsthand the devastating impact bushfires had on her neighbouring ...
Australian economy should brace for 'big shocks' from bushfires, coronavirus
Sky News Australia
HSBC Chief Economist Paul Bloxham says it is “too early” to assess the impact of the “two big shocks” on the Australian economy. Mr Bloxham pointed ...
Bushfires burning at emergency levels across Snowy Mountains region
9News
"These (fires) have started as a result of the Clear Range fire. These fires are more than 880 hectares in size and are out of control," NSW RFS said in ...
Goodall left 'heartsick' by Aust bushfires
7NEWS.com.au
Australia's devastating bushfires have left world-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall "heartsick". In a video message to all Australians, the ...
NSW south coast bushfire looters jailed
The Australian
TWO LOOTERS JAILED FOR ROBBING SHOP DURING BUSHFIRES ... crimes were "despicable" considering the bushfires engulfing the community.
Bushfire looters to spend six months behind bars and 'will feel community's wrath', magistrate says - ABC News
In conversation with Wendy Steele
Pro Bono Australia
Steele is now back in Australia visiting Impact 100 chapters across the country, and in the wake of the catastrophic Australian bushfire season that has ...
Journey of Hope
Save The Children Australia
In Australia, Journey of Hope will be offered to schools in bushfire-affected ... “We are proud to deliver this life-changing program to Aussie kids, ...
Behind the burnt hose
ABC Local
On December 30, India watched from their roof as the fire approached and thought ... has lived on Kangaroo Island, off South Australia, for more than 70 years. ... They were moving sheep when all of a sudden the fire was upon them ...
The ASX is suffering its worst day of the year amid the threat of the coronavirus crisis and negative ...
Business Insider Australia
Visit Business Insider Australia's homepage for more stories. ... The impact of Australia's bushfire disaster and the ongoing spread of the Wuhan ...
Senator Jim Molan grilled over climate change, bushfire response on Q&A with Hamish Macdonald
ABC News
Many Australians who have suffered through the bushfire disaster were on hand to ask their questions of the panel and Senator Molan did not prove ...
Q&A bushfire special: Jim Molan heckled over climate comments - The Australian
Parliament reflects on bushfire disaster
The Australian
"With an unprecedented level of international attention to events that are unfolding here in Australia, comes an unprecedented opportunity in the way ...
Ben Simmons, Jonah Bolden and Matisse Thybulle team up with Philadelphia 76ers for Australian ...
Sporting News AU
Click the link to donate to the Australia Bushfire Relief Fund: https://t.co/ ... Simmons and Bolden were among the nine Australian NBA players who ...
Seven to broadcast bushfire relief concert Fire Fight Australia
MuMbrella
Seven will broadcast the bushfire relief concert Fire Fight Australia that features Queen & Adam Lambert, Michael Bublé, K.D. Lang, Alice Cooper, ...
Bushfires to coronavirus: What is a P2 mask?
Canstar
As the horrific bushfire season continues across large parts of Australia, smoke haze has become a major problem. To limit their exposure, many ...
Virgin Australia Bushfire Relief sale drops fares to South Australia from $99
finder.com.au
In light of the recent bushfires that have devastated numerous states across the country, Virgin Australia is doing it's part to help our communities in ...
