"Celeste did an incredible job and I admire her for that, but I want my donation to be used now for the people affected by the fires, not in six months after the lawyers have taken the impetus from the whole thing," one commenter wrote. … [Read more...] about Celeste Barber’s bushfire fundraiser raised millions — here’s what’s happening with that money
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Brisbane car fire killings of Hannah Baxter and her three children leave Australia reeling amid calls for action on family violence
"The court systems everywhere continue to be under pressure, and women are seeking assistance more than ever and we should have the systems there, appropriate systems to be able to respond to them." … [Read more...] about Brisbane car fire killings of Hannah Baxter and her three children leave Australia reeling amid calls for action on family violence
RFS superintendent says fires that raged on NSW-Victoria border were worst he’s seen
Key points:A Rural Fire Service superintendent says the bushfire that started by lightning on December 29 on the NSW-Victoria border was the worst he's ever seenHe says firefighters learnt a lot from the fires, and would be more prepared in the futureCommunity halls are important in rural towns, he says, as they are places for people to come together … [Read more...] about RFS superintendent says fires that raged on NSW-Victoria border were worst he’s seen
Victorian student created catfishing scheme to catch paedophile music teacher in the act of offending
Key points:Two students teamed up to 'catfish' their teacher online, to catch him in criminal paedophile acts, which they reported to policeIt came about after one of the students found the suspicious search terms, 'gay young boy sex movies', while using his teacher's computerAn investigation was launched and other victims came forward. Wayne Kenneth Robinson pleaded guilty to abusing nine of his young male pupils … [Read more...] about Victorian student created catfishing scheme to catch paedophile music teacher in the act of offending
Bushfire mental health support line caller told counsellors on holidays or sick
"[That's] where the load he was going through in his nervous system became too much for him to bear and he urgently needed somebody who could receive him, and receive all the feelings he was having, and to listen to him and help him regulate himself." … [Read more...] about Bushfire mental health support line caller told counsellors on holidays or sick
