The Aussie Thread...

Liney · 01-04-2020, 05:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Grippy

Yep, rain. Very welcome, CFS site shows all fires in Adelaide Hills as under control
Let's hope it continues East.

While I am in no way religious, Amen to that!

**James also** · 01-04-2020, 05:46 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome rain in Bendigo this morning. Still no major burns in this area thankfully. Looking at the fire emergency app we do seem to be getting a fire every couple of days. As a group workers on the rail line have been asked to remain vigilant in this area. I just can't understand it.

dbs · 01-06-2020, 03:28 AM

Hi James

I hope the rain helps to stop the fires.
The start of summer is nothing like we have seen but it has happened before. 120 yrs ago when the first settlers were just here for a little while.
Stay safe

Dave

**James also** · 01-06-2020, 06:00 AM - **1 Like**

Whenever another fire starts the CFA hits it hard as soon as possible. There are Bendigo volunteers in Gippsland at the moment. It must be distressing for them to come back and have to deal with someones carelessness, or stupidity.

Power to the volunteers of the CFA.

The Smoke Haze here is horrid and we are hundreds of Ks from the fires. It must have been really bad for those of you who are relatively close.

Liney · 01-06-2020, 07:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by James also

Whenever another fire starts the CFA hits it hard as soon as possible.

I did note that on a couple of occasions last week, once the big fires around the Adelaide Hills had been contained, when a new fire was reported there were ten plus appliances and several aircraft on the scene. Hit it hard before it spreads.

Keep out of the smoke if you can James, best wishes

surfar · 01-06-2020, 11:07 PM - **1 Like**

Latest news is over1500 homes destroyed but that ranks behind a couple of other bad fires back in history.

What is amazing is the financial commitments some people are making.The rich and famous PINK and Aussies Keith Urban/Nicole Kidman are in for half a million each with Hemsworth the actor a cool million.Also a lady comedian launched a social media campaign that's now above 30 million.

Apparently some big time Musos will play for free like in the LiveAid times.

Difficult times but hats off to everyone locally and globally that are offering help.

Unfortunately ,it's far from over.

---------- Post added 01-07-20 at 05:23 PM ----------

Some GOOD news just in,the 2 missing people on NSW South coast have been found alive.

surfar · 01-07-2020, 12:37 AM

1588 homes in NSW,just over 2000 in all Australia just came through news report.

26 lives gone and it's estimated a billion affected wildlife ranging from lizards to Marsupials.Stock loses of graziers is immense and the agricultural production destroyed is going to force the price of fruit and vegetables up significantly.

**carlb** · 01-07-2020, 01:36 AM

Originally posted by surfar

1588 homes in NSW,just over 2000 in all Australia just came through news report.

26 lives gone and it's estimated a billion affected wildlife ranging from lizards to Marsupials.Stock loses of graziers is immense and the agricultural production destroyed is going to force the price of fruit and vegetables up significantly.

It's the animals I feel desperately sorry for - there won't be anyone rebuilding their homes or supplying food. Whole populations will have been wiped out and it will take decades for some to recover (if they ever do).

---------- Post added 01-07-2020 at 04:39 PM ----------

Originally posted by surfar

Latest news is over1500 homes destroyed but that ranks behind a couple of other bad fires back in history.

What is amazing is the financial commitments some people are making.The rich and famous PINK and Aussies Keith Urban/Nicole Kidman are in for half a million each with Hemsworth the actor a cool million.Also a lady comedian launched a social media campaign that's now above 30 million.

Apparently some big time Musos will play for free like in the LiveAid times.

Difficult times but hats off to everyone locally and globally that are offering help.

Unfortunately ,it's far from over.

---------- Post added 01-07-20 at 05:23 PM ----------

Some GOOD news just in,the 2 missing people on NSW South coast have been found alive.

It's an amazing and generous gesture but I'd like to see some of the millions being raised going to help the wildlife carers. Goodness knows there's going to be enough support for people who have lost their homes from a government that is trying to make up ground for the PR disaster this has been for them, all the while trying to divert the conversation away from climate change.

surfar · 01-07-2020, 02:06 AM

WIRES a volunteer wildlife career group is amongst the main 3 donation receivers.

**James also** · 01-07-2020, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by carlb

It's the animals I feel desperately sorry for - there won't be anyone rebuilding their homes or supplying food. Whole populations will have been wiped out and it will take decades for some to recover (if they ever do).

One of the "refugees " from Mallacoota talked about the devastation to the bird life there. It sounded horrible. Not dying due to fire but smoke and or exhaustion.

I would happily put up a lizard or 2 for a while.

Maybe I also need to put up some nesting boxes

cmohr · 01-07-2020, 08:00 PM

We've seen the best and unfortunately the worst of People during these Fires. Whilst most people have banded together and offer help, there have still been such Lowlifes out there, starting up Scam Donations Funds, and even worse, are the ones waiting for people to leave properties to escape the fires, then breaking in and robbing them , people coming home to find their house survived the fire, but, was robbed. It's sickening.

THen, you see this makes you feel better about people.

Koalas rescued on Kangaroo Island by teenagers after bushfires ravage national park | 7NEWS.com.au

Also, heres that map of the fires in Australia, overlayed over a map of the USA, Really gives you a sense of the scale of the disaster here.

**Digitalis** · 01-07-2020, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by cmohr

, heres that map of the fires in Australia, overlayed over a map of the USA, Really gives you a sense of the scale of the disaster here.

Broken link...but I took a screencap of it. The red square shows the area currently burnt In Australia as of 5/1/2020

cmohr · 01-07-2020, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Broken link...but I took a screencap of it. The red square shows the area currently burnt In Australia as of 5/1/2020

WOW, The total area over England, That's almost the entire thing. And we haven't even hit the Traditional BAD part of the Fire Season yet. At least there has been a little rain, not much, but any is good. Hopefully when it does come, it doesn't wash everything away.

**Digitalis** · 01-07-2020, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by cmohr

. At least there has been a little rain, not much, but any is good.

Not if the rain causes Landslides, which usually happens when ground-cover and vegetation have been burned away.

**James also** · 01-07-2020, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

Not if the rain causes Landslides, which usually happens when ground-cover and vegetation have been burned away.

Lack of rain has been bad for the water quality. So we now get a double hit with streams and rivers clogging up with silt.

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01-04-2020, 05:37 PM - 1 Like	#121
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	Originally posted by Grippy Yep, rain. Very welcome, CFS site shows all fires in Adelaide Hills as under control Let's hope it continues East. While I am in no way religious, Amen to that!

01-04-2020, 05:46 PM - 1 Like	#122
James also Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 330	Welcome rain in Bendigo this morning. Still no major burns in this area thankfully. Looking at the fire emergency app we do seem to be getting a fire every couple of days. As a group workers on the rail line have been asked to remain vigilant in this area. I just can't understand it.

01-06-2020, 03:28 AM	#123
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Hi James I hope the rain helps to stop the fires. The start of summer is nothing like we have seen but it has happened before. 120 yrs ago when the first settlers were just here for a little while. Stay safe Dave

01-06-2020, 06:00 AM - 1 Like	#124
James also Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 330	Whenever another fire starts the CFA hits it hard as soon as possible. There are Bendigo volunteers in Gippsland at the moment. It must be distressing for them to come back and have to deal with someones carelessness, or stupidity. Power to the volunteers of the CFA. The Smoke Haze here is horrid and we are hundreds of Ks from the fires. It must have been really bad for those of you who are relatively close.

01-06-2020, 07:40 PM - 1 Like	#125
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	Originally posted by James also Whenever another fire starts the CFA hits it hard as soon as possible. I did note that on a couple of occasions last week, once the big fires around the Adelaide Hills had been contained, when a new fire was reported there were ten plus appliances and several aircraft on the scene. Hit it hard before it spreads. Keep out of the smoke if you can James, best wishes

01-06-2020, 11:07 PM - 1 Like	#126
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	Latest news is over1500 homes destroyed but that ranks behind a couple of other bad fires back in history. What is amazing is the financial commitments some people are making.The rich and famous PINK and Aussies Keith Urban/Nicole Kidman are in for half a million each with Hemsworth the actor a cool million.Also a lady comedian launched a social media campaign that's now above 30 million. Apparently some big time Musos will play for free like in the LiveAid times. Difficult times but hats off to everyone locally and globally that are offering help. Unfortunately ,it's far from over. ---------- Post added 01-07-20 at 05:23 PM ---------- Some GOOD news just in,the 2 missing people on NSW South coast have been found alive.

01-07-2020, 12:37 AM	#127
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	1588 homes in NSW,just over 2000 in all Australia just came through news report. 26 lives gone and it's estimated a billion affected wildlife ranging from lizards to Marsupials.Stock loses of graziers is immense and the agricultural production destroyed is going to force the price of fruit and vegetables up significantly.

01-07-2020, 01:36 AM	#128
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,164	Originally posted by surfar 1588 homes in NSW,just over 2000 in all Australia just came through news report. 26 lives gone and it's estimated a billion affected wildlife ranging from lizards to Marsupials.Stock loses of graziers is immense and the agricultural production destroyed is going to force the price of fruit and vegetables up significantly. It's the animals I feel desperately sorry for - there won't be anyone rebuilding their homes or supplying food. Whole populations will have been wiped out and it will take decades for some to recover (if they ever do). ---------- Post added 01-07-2020 at 04:39 PM ---------- Originally posted by surfar Latest news is over1500 homes destroyed but that ranks behind a couple of other bad fires back in history. What is amazing is the financial commitments some people are making.The rich and famous PINK and Aussies Keith Urban/Nicole Kidman are in for half a million each with Hemsworth the actor a cool million.Also a lady comedian launched a social media campaign that's now above 30 million. Apparently some big time Musos will play for free like in the LiveAid times. Difficult times but hats off to everyone locally and globally that are offering help. Unfortunately ,it's far from over. ---------- Post added 01-07-20 at 05:23 PM ---------- Some GOOD news just in,the 2 missing people on NSW South coast have been found alive. It's an amazing and generous gesture but I'd like to see some of the millions being raised going to help the wildlife carers. Goodness knows there's going to be enough support for people who have lost their homes from a government that is trying to make up ground for the PR disaster this has been for them, all the while trying to divert the conversation away from climate change.

01-07-2020, 02:06 AM	#129
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	WIRES a volunteer wildlife career group is amongst the main 3 donation receivers.

01-07-2020, 06:56 PM	#130
James also Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 330	Originally posted by carlb It's the animals I feel desperately sorry for - there won't be anyone rebuilding their homes or supplying food. Whole populations will have been wiped out and it will take decades for some to recover (if they ever do). One of the "refugees " from Mallacoota talked about the devastation to the bird life there. It sounded horrible. Not dying due to fire but smoke and or exhaustion. I would happily put up a lizard or 2 for a while. Maybe I also need to put up some nesting boxes

01-07-2020, 08:00 PM	#131
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	We've seen the best and unfortunately the worst of People during these Fires. Whilst most people have banded together and offer help, there have still been such Lowlifes out there, starting up Scam Donations Funds, and even worse, are the ones waiting for people to leave properties to escape the fires, then breaking in and robbing them , people coming home to find their house survived the fire, but, was robbed. It's sickening. THen, you see this makes you feel better about people. Koalas rescued on Kangaroo Island by teenagers after bushfires ravage national park \| 7NEWS.com.au Also, heres that map of the fires in Australia, overlayed over a map of the USA, Really gives you a sense of the scale of the disaster here.

01-07-2020, 08:52 PM	#132
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by cmohr , heres that map of the fires in Australia, overlayed over a map of the USA, Really gives you a sense of the scale of the disaster here. Broken link...but I took a screencap of it. The red square shows the area currently burnt In Australia as of 5/1/2020

01-07-2020, 09:03 PM	#133
cmohr Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brisbane. Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,824	Originally posted by Digitalis Broken link...but I took a screencap of it. The red square shows the area currently burnt In Australia as of 5/1/2020 WOW, The total area over England, That's almost the entire thing. And we haven't even hit the Traditional BAD part of the Fire Season yet. At least there has been a little rain, not much, but any is good. Hopefully when it does come, it doesn't wash everything away.

01-07-2020, 09:14 PM	#134
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by cmohr . At least there has been a little rain, not much, but any is good. Not if the rain causes Landslides, which usually happens when ground-cover and vegetation have been burned away.

01-07-2020, 09:38 PM	#135
James also Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 330	Originally posted by Digitalis Not if the rain causes Landslides, which usually happens when ground-cover and vegetation have been burned away. Lack of rain has been bad for the water quality. So we now get a double hit with streams and rivers clogging up with silt.