Thread: All 2019/20 bushfire comments here.

Not sure if the video is playable here , copied from Facebook.

clearly a training issue here, waste of resources fighting that with water.

Originally Posted by goingbush

Not sure if the video is playable here , copied from Facebook.

clearly a training issue here, waste of resources fighting that with water.

Well if the water was a waste they should've used the hose/s as towrope/s to save the Landies.

Originally Posted by Barefoot Dave

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Their was mention above about a slippery slope/ compensation claims.
May I remind all that any person performing work, paid or unpaid, is entitled to the same protections and rights/ responsibilities. There has been a bit of weaseling here in queensland lately by QFES in an attempt to limit their exposure here, but that won't help them if they attempt to deny a rightful claim.

The precedent has been set in a Qld court where a church was found guilty in the death of a volunteer tree lopper. Queensland family of teenager killed while tree lopping at church event furious over sentence - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

The locals who remain are up for the fight. Here's hoping they don't have to. I admire their spirit, hope they all remain safe. It's almost like we are at War, and I guess we are, with nature. Mother Earth is not happy. EDIT. the yellow wheelie bin will take on a special significance to some now.


Small South Coast towns ready to fight bushfires, one house at a time

Probably not even leaving Adelaide after the first day.

Heartless mongrels set up gofundme scam for two deceaseed men.

Heartless scammers set up bogus fundraising page pretending to help family of father and son killed in bushfires

A National Emergency. One can only pray. And hope for the best.

KI residents urged to seek safety

Umm, that would explain the message I’ve received about an urgent order of stainless I’ve ordered coming from Perth to Brisbane.