Last Saturday everyone in Australia was horrified to learn that the Victorian bushfires had devastated small towns and communities. So fierce were the flames that some towns have been literally wiped off the map.

As the days went by, the death toll increased dramatically as did the numbers of people made homeless by the fires. Our wildlife too has suffered tremendously.

Black Saturday will go down as our worst natural disaster. It has touched so many people around the world with offers of help and donations overwhelming many in these now devastated communities.

209 people lost their lives last weekend. Over 7000 are now without homes and countless wildlife have been destroyed.

The one thing that has shone through has been our great Australian spirit. People from around the country have donated generously with the bushfire fund passing $139 million. Some have donated homes, cars and other necessary equipment to help families through this challenging time. Many are donating their time and skill to help rebuild homes, schools, shops and other services.

Today we remember all those who lost their lives. Our hearts break for the families lost and those left to pick up the pieces.


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