“The Bush Administration plans to rollback protections for America’s imperiled wildlife by re-writing the regulations of the Endangered S…
“The Bush Administration plans to rollback protections for America’s imperiled wildlife by re-writing the regulations of the Endangered Species Act. According to leaked documents obtained by the National Wildlife Federation, the proposed changes would weaken the safety net of habitat protections that have helped protect and recover endangered fish, wildlife and plants for the past 35 years.” Read full articles: AP IMPACT: Bush to relax protected species rules National Wildlife Federation: Bush Administration to Launch Sneak Attack on Endangered Species Act Take Action Now
Aussie Bush Paintings“ / thanks to Robert Murrray...
Aussie Bush Paintings“ / thanks to Robert Murrray“ / for such fabulous enthusiastic support / [I now have three pic there ]truly amazed]
Thanks to the Butterflies, Skippers ,Moth ,& other Winged Insects Group for featuring my image MAKE LOVE NOT WAR featuredhelmutk:...
Thanks to the Butterflies, Skippers ,Moth ,& other Winged Insects Group for featuring my image MAKE LOVE NOT WAR featuredhelmutk / I am delighted and honored to have been featured in such a great Group / PLEASE GO AND CHECK IT OUT helmutk /
The Theory of Bunk has been in my back pocket for a couple decades. I like to pull it out and lay it on the table now and then, wh…
The Theory of Bunk has been in my back pocket for a couple decades. I like to pull it out and lay it on the table now and then, when the moment calls for it. The Theory of Bunk is useful for the sceptic as well as the devout. It remains true wether you like it or not. The Theory of Bunk exist to humble the egos of those vertical mammals who maintain they and they alone are correct in the path of their own choosing. It is a choice… you know that, right? / The Theory of Bunk is simple. This stuff should be preschool. The Theory of Bunk concludes… “Those who adamantly claim to be singularly correct… are inherently wrong.” Sam Dantone
I’m going away for a week tomorrow to stay in a friend’...
I’m going away for a week tomorrow to stay in a friend’s batch up North, she’s going to Aussie and letting me stay there for a few days. It’s a beautiful spot set deep in the bush. If you walk up to the top of the garden it leads you to a cliff top overlooking the ocean The last time I stayed there a huge storm brought a tree down which left me stranded with no power or phone for a week, it was a good enough excuse to leave my laptop unplugged to try to get some writing done. I’m not sure If I’m going to be able to use my aircard there so I might have bubble withdrawals for the week! If you don’t hear from me before I get back, take care out there and happy creating to you all! If I can’t hook up I’ll catch up with everything and everyone when I get back. :) xox
Well folks it had to happen finally WMD’s have been found in Iraq…size tens and double loads…Dubya Debacle on his final victory lap g…
Well folks it had to happen finally WMD’s have been found in Iraq…size tens and double loads…Dubya Debacle on his final victory lap got the shoe (the boot ha ha) some have seen this footage of Fearless Leader experience the most combat the Commander in Thief has ever seen….if the shoe fits well doggone it wear and bear it…H.I.M. George Debacle…billions and billions of American taxpayers dollars and needless deaths….Republicans approve of death in the name of Republican Fascism…a very perverse form of Republican democracy always ready to make a buck as long as the other guys pay for it with money or the Republican Fascists stock in trade death…what a fricken leagacy. Take a look see hinkiepinkie watch George Debacle move with reptilian lighting speed to avoid a good head and noggin crowning. / The Iraqi journalist is Muntadar el-Zeidi and is or will be sentenced to fifteen years for tossing the Iraqi size ten WMD shoes….and George W. Bush will smirk off back to Texas with no retribution for destroying Iraq and besmirching the honor of the United States of American and causing the untold deaths of innocent Iraqis and deaths of U.S. and Coalition troops on a war perpetrated on fear smear and lies…the Republican Fascist brand of “US” the New World Order against everyone….and as an added bonus a world wide depression on George W. Bushes watch.
Saturday February 7, 2009 My place (Melbourne suburb) – temperature in the shade Update: 3.38pm 45 degrees celcius > *A…
Saturday February 7, 2009 My place (Melbourne suburb) – temperature in the shade Update: 3.38pm 45 degrees celcius > ABC Radio Melbourne (highly recommended listening): Live streaming available / http://www.abc.net.au/melbourne/ > CFA (Country Fire Authority) updates: / http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/incidents/incident_updates.htm > CFA Incident summary: / http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/incidents/incident_summary.htm Update: 4.00pm / Horsham Golf Club (Victoria’s west) building reported as destroyed. Source: ABC radio Melbourne. / http://www.horshamgolfclub.com/ Update: 4.12pm / ABC journalist, Lisa Maxsimovic (spelling), describes conditions as “terrifying” and “out of control”. She’s reporting fire conditions for radio and television. Update: 4.25pm / Kilmore East, Saunders Road fire is currently attended by 94 fire units. Fire described as Large. Source: CFA website. Fire moving south-east towards Wandong and Hidden Valley. Update: 4.35pm / ABC Radio Melbourne – Kilmore farm property resident (via phone) can see fire from his place and says he feels sorry for people at Wandong and Hidden Valley. Update: 4.40pm / ABC radio journalist reports that wind change moving across Victoria will become a new threat. Update: 4.56pm / Towns to Melbourne’s north are under fire threat. / The bushfire burning in the Mount Disapointment area is burning in a south easterly direction. The communities of Whittlesea, Humevale, Arthurs Creek, Nutfield, Eden Park and Doreen may be directly impacted upon by this fire. Source CFA website. Update: 5.10pm / Melbourne’s current temperature 45 degrees celcius / Kilmore east fire attended by 101 fire units Update: 5.19pm / The towns of Drouin and Jindivick are experiencing ember attack and heavy smoke due to containment lines being broken and heavy spotting. Source CFA website / Cool change sweeps across Port Phillip Bay Update: 5.23pm / Fire has damaged one major electricity transmission line between Hazelwood and South Morang. Electricity supply to 100,00 Victorians may be reduced. Source: ABC Radio Update: 5.31pm / ABC Radio reports Police say sightseers are driving around to view fires. Update: 5.34pm / Melbourne’s temperature at 5.24pm was 31.8 degrees celcius Update: 5.44pm / Melbourne’s temperature at 5.34pm was 29.7 degrees celcius / Wind has changed direction from the NW to SW. Update: 5.51pm / Fire at Eaglehawk near Bendigo. Update: 5.57pm / Power cut in various Melbourne suburbs and Victorian towns. / Numerous country roads have been cut during the day, and some country train services were cancelled. Update: 6.21pm / Melbourne’s official temperature today was 46.4 degrees celcius. A record. Update: 6.30pm / Nemco spokesman reports on ABC Radio that three major electricity transmissions lines have been affected in Victoria. Victoria’s power supply may be cut further. Melbourne’s suburbs and Victoria’s towns are being affected with power cuts. Load shedding is being considered. Update: 6.41pm / Yarra Valley residents have been advised to active their bush fire plans immediately. / The communities of Marysville, Narbethong and Buxton can expect to come under direct attack from the Murrundindi fire. Healesville residents are advised to remain on high alert for the prospect of ember attack. / Victoria’s Minister for Energy and Resources Peter Batchelor has said the Loy Yang power plant could be affected by fire due to the wind change. Update: 7.00pm / Chum Creek (near Healesville in the Yarra Valley) residents have been advised they are under threat. Update: 7.07pm / A fire has started East of the Walhalla township near the Thompson Dam. / The communities of Rawson, Erica & Walhalla could be directly impacted by this fire. / Kinglake has been described on ABC radio by local resident ‘Peter’ as “on fire”. Update: 7.10pm / Fire reported near Beechworth. Update: 7.15pm / Ferntree Gully fire at Quarry Road has been controlled. 9 fire units in attendance. Update: 7.20pm / Relief centres at Kyneton Town Hall and Castlemaine Town Hall have been opened for those seeking assistance due to the Redesdale fire. Food and beverages available. Update: 7.32pm / ‘Graeme’ reports on ABC radio that he witnessed lightning strikes start a fire on a ridge near Yarra Junction. Update: 7.45pm / A fire is burning four kilometres south of Beechworth and is moving in a south easterly direction. The fire is spotting well ahead of the fire. The communities of Stanley, Barwidgee Creek and Mudgeegonga should prepare for direct ember attack from this fire. Update: 7.48pm / CFA Chief Fire Officer Russell Rees said the wind change is impacting seriously on the fire that started near Kilmore. Fire is being pushed towards Steels Creek. Rees advised those in threat to “be alert as possible”. Update: 8.00pm CFA Chief Fire Officer Russell Rees said that Victoria has been “absolutely belted”. “We cannot afford to back off,” he said. “There will be losses…it is a traumatic event for our state. “We need the community to stick with us.” Rees said he’s very worried about lives being lost, however recognises nothing is confirmed. Update: 8.55pm / A grass and scrub fire is burning in Crawley Road, Harkaway, ( Map reference 109 D10). It is estimated to be 80 hectares in size. The residents of Harkaway, Narre Warren North & Beaconsfield Upper may be directly impacted upon by this fire. Update: 9.03pm / Urgent threat advice for Beechworth A fire is burning four kilometres south of Beechworth and is moving in a south easterly direction. / The fire is spotting well ahead of the fire, in some case as much as four kilometres ahead. The communities of Stanley, Barwidgee Creek and Mudgeegonga should prepare for direct ember attack from this fire. A strike-team from the NSW Rural Fire Service has been dispatched to Beechworth to assist with asset protection. Update: 9.09pm Urgent Threat Message Glendonald Road Fire Carrajung South, Carrajung / / The Glendonald Road fire is currently burning in a north easterly direction towards the townships of Carrajung South, Carrajung Lower. The fire is expected to impact in 20 minutes or less. Residents may be directly impacted by this fire. Update: 9.23pm / The Diamond Creek Community Centre is open to people who have been affected by the fire in the Kinglake region. Food and drinks will be available. Update: 9.35pm / ABC Radio Melbourne – Offer help or ask for it / http://blogs.abc.net.au/victoria/2009/02/offer-help—-or.html Update: 9.40pm For those seeking medical attention from the Kinglake area go to: / Whittlesea Showgrounds / Diamond Creek Ambulance Station / Coldstream CFA Update: 9.42pm / Beechworth Hospital has lost power. 100 people may need to be evacuated. Generators are being attempted to be started. Update: 9.47pm / Unconfirmed report of casualties in Kilmore fire. Update: 9.50pm / ABC Radio Melbourne – Offer help or ask for it / http://blogs.abc.net.au/victoria/2009/02/offer-help—-or.html Update: 9.55pm / Live radio report from witness via phone from Kinglake cut short due to witness saying he had to leave area due to fire approaching. Update: 10.00pm / Police confirm 14 people died in fires. Update: 10.10pm / Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Kieran Walsh told a press conference up to 40 could have perished. Update: 10.15pm Urgent Threat Message for the community of Whittlesea, Humevale, Arthurs Creek, Eden Park, Nutfield and Doreen The bushfire burning in the Mount Disapointment area is burning in a south easterly direction. The communities of Whittlesea, Humevale, Arthurs Creek, Nutfield, Eden Park and Doreen may be directly impacted upon by this fire. An emergency relief centre has been opened in Diamond Creek in the Shire of Nillumbik for those affected by the bushfires in the northern parts of the Shire and the Kinglake area. The centre is located at 28 Main-Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek. Update: 10.17pm Urgent Threat Message for communities near Wandong The grass & scrub fire, burning 1 kilometre south of Wandong, near ( Map reference 910N N10), is burning in a south easterly direction and is estimated to be over 1000 hectares in size. The communities of Wandong, Wallan, Wallan East, Eden Park and Whittlesea, Humevale, Bruces Creek, Upper Plenty, Kinglake West, Phesant Creek, Smiths Gully, Kinglake, Flowerdale, Glenburn & Hurstbridge may be directly impacted upon by this fire. An emergency relief centre has been opened in Diamond Creek in the Shire of Nillumbik for those affected by the bushfires in the northern parts of the Shire and the Kinglake area. Update: 10.22pm Plea to Victorian community from Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Kieran Walsh: “Don’t go to those fire areas. We do not want sightseers.” Update: 10.34pm Anyone concerned about family or friends in affected areas should call the CFA on 1800 240 667. Update: 10.38pm / Victorian Premier John Brumby said on Melbourne radio 3AW the fire run down the main street of Kinglake. Update: 10.46pm Urgent Threat Message for the communities in the area of Broadford The grass and scrub fire is now burning less than 4 kilometres south of Broadford. It is burning in a North Eastly direction and is estimated to be 30 000 hectares in size. The communities in the area of Broadford are under direct threat of being impacted upon by this fire. This includes: Broadford, Broadford East in the area of O’Gradys Road, South of Broadford, Broadford – Wandong/Sunday Creek Road, Reedy Creek and Tyaak. Firefighting resources are currently fully committed and residents are reminded that they cannot expect firefighting trucks to be in attendance if the fire front approaches their properties. Update: 11.00pm Reports of lightning around Victoria. Road closures in Victoria / http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/NewsRoom/BushFiresRoadClosures/ Update: 11.15pm / Witness ‘Daryl’ reports LIVE from Kinglake and said on Melbourne radio 3AW about the fire during the afternoon: “It (fire) hit us within six minutes”. He also saw a gas bottle explode a short time ago. Update: 11.24pm / Report that fire near Beechworth has caused a cut to the power supply to Beechworth. Update: 11.40pm / Report on Melbourne Radio 3AW of houses lost at Marysville. People taking refuge on sports oval. Update: 11.46pm / Chum Creek property surrounded by fire. People are trapped with fire about 500 metres away and heading towards them. Witness giving live report via phone said on Melbourne Radio 3AW: “We really need help.” Radio host gave person fire protection advice. Update: 11.56am / IGA supermarket open in Yarra Glen to those in need of assistance. > Sunday February 8, 2009 Update: 12.04am / Victorian Premier John Brumby said on Melbourne Radio 3AW that firefighters were fighting fires four storeys high. A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for all districts in Victoria for Sunday February 8, 2009. Update: 12.20am / Kinglake resident talking on Melbourne Radio 3AW looking for his wife ‘Vanessa’ and his two children. Update: 12.45am Urgent Threat Message – Bayton, Glenhope The grass fire that started 9 kilometres west of Redesdale south of Lake Eppalock is estimated to be over 10,000 hectares in size. The fire has spread approximately 10km in a south easterly direction to Annex Lane south of Sidonia. The eastern boundary is approximately 2km west of Baynton. Residents of Glenhope will see the fire burning to both the south and west of their township. Residents of Baynton, Glenhope and in the vicinity of Franklins Road, Randalls Lane and Dead Dog Lane may be impacted directly by this fire overnight, which is now burning in a north easterly direction. Three hundred and twenty CFA and DSE personnel are fighting the fire including 52 tankers and 3 bulldozers. CFA and DSE are confident the fire will be contained overnight. Update: 12.50am Urgent Threat Message – Rosewhite and Kancoona The communities of Rosewhite, Kancoona and Kancoona South should prepare for ember attack. A fire near Barwidgee and Mudgegona is moving south easterly towards the Rosewhite Valley, after having crossed the Myrtleford-Yackandandah Road. Update: 12.58am Urgent Threat Message Bracewell Fire (Bendigo) The Bracewell fire, burning at the edge of Bendigo has damaged a number of houses in the Long Gully and Sparrowhawk Estate area. The progress of the firefront has been largely contained within a perimeter along Marong Road, Eaglehawk Road, Bracewell Street and Upper California Gully Road. The fire is still burning inside that perimeter. Some homes to the north of Eaglehawk Road are still subject to ember attack. The relief centre at the Eaglehawk Leisure Centre has now been closed. The relief centre at the Kangaroo Flat Senior Citizens Centre is open. Anyone wishing to enquire whether relatives or friends affected by the fire have been registered at any of the relief centres, can call the State Enquiry Centre on 1800 727 077. There are significant numbers of firefighters working on the fire, including tanker crews from Ballarat and Swan Hill. Gas and electricity to the area has been cut off to prevent leaks. Victorian Premier John Brumby has arrived and received a briefing on the current situation from the Incident Controller. Update: 1.15am / Kinglake resident ‘Glen’ on Melbourne radio 3AW said via phone that water tanker helicopter pilot saved lives of firefighters near Kinglake by dumping water on them. Update: 1.22am Urgent Threat Message – Glendonald Road Fire Due to an unexpected change in conditions, the Glendonald Road fire is currently burning towards the townships of Carrajung South, Carrajung Lower, Won Wron and Woodside. Residents may be directly impacted by this fire. Update: 1.28am / Temperatures remain high during the early hours of Sunday morning in northern Victoria. / Bendigo 29 degrees at 1.00am / Eildon 28 degrees at 1.00am / Wangaratta 33 degrees at 1.00am Update: 1.33am Urgent Threat Message Murrindindi Mill fire The Murrindindi Mill fire continues to burn in a north easterly direction. The communities of Taggerty, Acheron, Thornton, Rubicon, Snobs Creek, Eildon, Alexandra and Molesworth can expect thick smoke and ember attack. All residents in these areas are advised to activate their fire plans immediately and to remain on high alert. Update: 1.52am / A medical centre has been established at the Kinglake CFA for local residents Update: 8.15am / 25 people confirmed dead. Update: 8.35am Urgent Threat Message Murrindindi Mill fire The Kilmore fire is now impacting on the Glenburn area, in particular Glenburn and settlements to the North and North East along the Melba Hwy and Yea River Valley towards Murrindindi. There is now active fire around the Glenburn area and residents can expect thick smoke and ember attack. All residents in these areas are advised to activate their fire plans immediately and to remain on high alert. The Murrindindi Mill fire continues to burn in a north easterly direction and there continues to be active fire south of Taggerty, including in the vicinity of Cathedral Lane. Residents cannot rely on fire-fighting resources being able to get to their property. Residents should be aware of the following road closures in the area: Melba Hwy to the south of Yea, Whittlesea – Yea Road / between Yea and Whittlesea. Premier Brumby has announced immediate $1000.00 cash grants Update: 8.40am Sightseers are advised to stay away from fire all areas Update: 8.45am Road closure information / http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/NewsRoom/BushFiresRoadClosures/ Update: 8.56am / Premier Brumby in Kilmore. Had discussions with Prime Minister Rudd about 1am. Brumby said Victoria has experienced unprecedented conditions. / Brumby pleas with community to support one another. Brumby said Rudd to visit Victoria. / Brumby said blood donors required. / Brumby said supporting communities is crucial. Source: ABC Radio Melbourne Update: 9.16am PM Rudd said on ABC Radio Melbourne: “An appalling loss of life, a devastating tragedy”. “Extraordinary natural disaster”. / Rudd has offered Army to assist. Update: 9.24am / A rain band is stretching from Stawell to Phillip Island is moving East across Victoria. Update: 9.42am / Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Kieran Walsh said: “Prepare for worse news to come”. “It’s not over”. “Stay away from fire areas”. Walsh said arsonists may have commenced some fires. With the fire threat easing in some areas the CFA is conducting searches for people. Update: 9.47am Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard said: “Don’t get in your car and go and have a look.” / Gillard said PM Rudd is in Victoria. Update: 10.00am / Ambulance spokesman Paul Holman said 7 acute patients were evacuated from Beechworth Hospital. / Access teams are trying to get into Marysville. / Walking wounded presenting themselves at Kinglake. Update: 10.03am / Tree reignites in Kinglake behind Nine Network reporter Leila McKinnon as she reports LIVE on television. Update: 10.10am / ABC helicopter video footage of devastion in Marysville. http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2009/02/08/2485362.htm Update: 10.35am Victorian Police Commissioner Christine Nixon said: “We’re calling people back off leave.” Nixon urges people to call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 if they have information of arson. Marysville and Kinglake police stations lost in fires. / Mobile police stations may be deployed. Update: 10.54am / Falling tree limbs are a hazard. People advised to stay away from fire areas. Update: 11.00am / 26 confirmed dead. Burns victims critically ill at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. Update: 11.05am / Undisclosed amount of people died in cars trying to escape fires. / Fallen trees have blocked roads. / 12,000 homes in country Victoria without power. Residents advised that power may be cut for a few days. Update: 11.25am Federal member for McEwen, Fran Bailey, appeals to sightseers to keep away from the Yarra Valley. Bailey said there is only one building left standing in Marysville. ABC television journalist Jane Cowan reports from helicopter that Marysville “ceases to exist.” “People dazed.” “It’s an absolute war zone.” Cowan has heard that “there are bodies in the town.” Marysville is being evacuated. Update: 11.35am / Healesville Sanctuary spokesperson Judy Robertson said they are dealing with injured wildlife that have brought in by people. The sanctuary is closed. Update: 11.55am / Burns victims fight for life / Video ABC / http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2009/02/08/2485389.htm Peter Quinn from Goulburn Valley Water reports via phone on ABC Radio Melbourne that the Kilmore Water treatment plant has been significantly damaged. Residents are urged to conserve water in Kilmore, Wandong and Heathcote Junction. Stage four water restrictions invoked in those areas. Quinn unsure of water quality in Marysville and Narbethong. Update: 12.28pm Jon Faine on ABC Radio said Powercorp will turn off power in a triangle between Swan Hill, Shepparton and Bendigo indefintely due to overload. Nemco advised Powercorp. Update: 12.35pm / Ambulance spokesman Paul Holman said there’s people requiring ambulances in Kinglake. People requiring treatment urged to move to Kinglake CFA. Update: 12.45pm / Victorian Deputy Police Commissioner Kieran Walsh confirms 35 dead. Update: 12.52pm / Bushfire photos posted on ABC website / View here Update: 12.59pm / Murrundindi fire moving towards Taggerty. Taggerty landline phones not working. Update: 1.08pm / Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced a $10 million emergency relief fund for the victims of Victoria’s bushfires which have claimed 35 lives. Centrelink payments are available immediately for anyone needing assistance, Mr Rudd told reporters in the fire ravaged Yarra Valley. / Source: The Age Update: 1.17pm / Survivors story / The Age / ‘I’ve lost my wife, kid’: Kinglake survivor Update: 1.31pm For those with injured domestic pets call Animal Aid on: 9739 0300 / Animal Aid – http://www.vaat.org.au/ / 35 Killara Rd, Coldstream VIC Update: 1.47pm The Salvation Army calls for help to assist bushfire victims Donation information contained within media release Salvation Army Media Release here Donations can be made by calling 13 SALVOS (137258) or online at: https://www.salvationarmy.com.au/partners/donate.asp?oneoff=yes Update: 1.55pm Beechworth under ember attack as wind changes A fire burning in north-east Victoria has placed several towns including Beechworth and Dederang under threat of ember attack after a change in the wind direction. The fire has burnt about 22,000 hectares near Beechworth including several pine planations. The wind direction changed from west to south-west just after midday. Source: ABC News Update: 2.15pm CFA deputy chief Steve Warrington said an arsonist is hampering firefighters’ efforts in Churchill with an intense blaze taking hold. “We know we do have someone who is lighting fires in this community. While we often think it’s spotting, we also know that there are people lighting fires deliberately,” he said. Source: Herald Sun Update: 2.32pm RedBubble member EbonyKate describes situation in area. Images included. Location not confirmed. http://www.redbubble.com/people/ebonykate/journal/2541538-i-cant-see-through-the-smoke Update: 3.14pm / Beechworth fire is moving towards Dederang. Local residents advised to take precautions. CFA focussing on this area at present. Update: 3.16pm / Fire burning in Yarra Ranges on the south east side of Warburton Hwy in the Brittania Creek locality may continue to impact on residents. / Source: 774 ABC Melbourne Update: 4.18pm Urgent Threat Message for the communities of Taggerty, Crystal Creek & Connellys Creek The Forest fire, burning South of Taggerty, is burning in a North Easterly direction and is estimated to be 57,000 hectares in size. The communities of Taggerty, Crystal Creek & Connellys Creek may be directly impacted upon by this fire. Police are currently securing the Marysville area and people are advised NOT to go into the fire ground. Update: 4.20pm Bushfire help information / Includes Emergency relief centres and Useful Numbers http://blogs.abc.net.au/victoria/2009/02/bushfire-help.html Update: 4.30pm / St John Ambulance first aid for burns PDF Update: 4.45pm Victorian Premier John Brumby said 49 people have died. / The scale of fire is beyond comprehension and 12 fires are not contained. / Cash grants are available by calling 1800 240 667 / A $10million rebuilding fund has been established. / A bushfire appeal fund has been established and the State Government gives $2million to the appeal. Premier Brumby described the situation as “hell on earth” and said volunteers have risked their own lives. / Brumby acknowledges efforts of volunteers, and said stories will emerge of survival and losses. / Fires will continue to burn for days. Report of stock wandering on Hume Freeway. Update: 5.21pm / Wayne Wilson from Victoria Police confirms 50 dead. Bodies being identified by experts. Update: 5.37pm Urgent Threat Message Beechworth Fire / The Beechworth fire is continuing to threaten the areas of Stanley, Bruarong, Dederang, Khancoona, Khancoona South, Coral Bank, Glen Creek and Running Creek. Residents of Yackandandah are also advised that this fire may impact on their properties. Update: 5.40pm / Report of trees fallen on cars at Kinglake. Scene described as devastating. 65 dead in Victorian bushfires. Update: 5.48pm / The ABC 7pm news will be simulcast on tv and radio, and streaming online. Update: 5.50pm / Death toll worse than Ash Wednesday bushfires where 47 died in Victoria. Update: 7.47pm Victorian bushfires 2009 – Appeal Australian Red Cross / Victoria Services Cash donations can be made online here: https://www.redcross.org.au/Donations/onlineDonations.asp Phone donations can be made on: 1800 811 700 Source / http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/services_emergencyservices_victorian-bushfires-appeal-2009.htm Update: 8.00pm / Death toll rises to 74. More than 700 homes destroyed. Update: 8.25pm / Nine Network reporter Tony Jones reports fears for the safety of former Channel 9 Melbourne television newsreader Brian Naylor. Update: 8.28pm / Death toll rises to 76. Update: 9.24pm Goulburn Valley Water situation due to the fires Goulburn Valley Water’s Managing Director has confirmed that the Kilmore Water Treatment Plant has been seriously damaged and Stage 4 water restrictions will need to come into effective immediately. Towns affected by Stage 4 water restrictions are Kilmore, Wandong and Heathcote Junction. Water usage is restricted to essential in-house use only. Obviously if people need to protect their homes from fires that goes without question, water can be used. Goulburn Valley Water is working with DSE and Yarra Valley Water to reinstate the water supply connection from Melbourne. The Broadford Water Treatment Plant is without power at the moment and Goulburn Valley Water is organising a temporary generator. Residents of Broadford and Waterford Park are requested that they use water for essential in-house use only until further notice. At this stage Goulburn Valley Water has no reports of damage to the water supply system in Alexandra, Eildon and Thornton. However, the Corporation requests that all customers in these towns conserve water wherever possible. Marysville and Buxton –like everyone we are waiting to gain access to these towns to assist the situation.. There will be a water quality problem in these towns and residents should assume that the water is not safe to drink. Once we know the full situation we will reassess the position and provide a safe temporary water supply. Source Goulburn Valley Water Media Release / http://www.gvwater.vic.gov.au/Media_Releases/2009/Fire_Situation_080209.asp Update: 9.26pm Red Cross have a National Registry and Inquiry Service (NRIS) for calls on missing persons or for self registering if you are safe. The number to call is 1800 727 077. Update: 9.36pm / Former Channel 9 Melbourne newsreader Brian Naylor and his wife Moiree Naylor have been confirmed dead as a result of the Kinglake fire. / Death toll rises to 84. Update: 9.49pm / Red Cross spokesman Andrew Hilton pleas for cash donations. / http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/services_emergencyservices_victorian-bushfires-appeal-2009.htm > Monday February 9, 2009 Update: 2.40pm / Police report the death toll has risen to 126. Update: 4.30pm / Death toll 130. 700 homes destroyed. Police say it will take weeks to positively identify the deceased. / Army has moved into the Kinglake area to build firebreaks and clear roads. / Insurance company representatives at Whittlesea to assist with claims. / 20 people in a critical condition with burns at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. / An emotional Deputy Prime Minster Julia Gillard addresses Federal Parliament offering message of condolence to suffering families and to lost communities. Victorian bushfires 2009 – Appeal At 3:30pm on the 9th February, the Fund had received $5.6 million from over 32,000 people through the website and phone, with governments including the Victorian Government and Federal Government and corporates pledging additional sums. Donations are still continuing to flow in. Donate by calling 1800 811 700. http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/services_emergencyservices_victorian-bushfires-appeal-2009.htm Governor of Victoria David De Cretser said on ABC radio: “Saturday was a horrendous day.” “We’re not yet over all the issues.” “People lives have been devastated.” Victorian Premier John Brumby announced there will a Royal Commission into the bushfires. Update: 4.53pm / Death toll 131. Kinglake has been described on ABC Radio as a moonscape by John at Whittlesea. He said the fire is still burning out the back of Kinglake. David Harrison from the CFA said some fires are causing a concern. Churchill Jeering Fire / The residents in the vicinity of Thomson Road Area, Churchill are being directly impacted by the fire. Update: 5.13pm / First television cameras allowed into Marysville. Victorian bushfires 2009 – Appeal / As at 4:30pm on the 9th February, the Fund had received $6.8 million from over 38,000 people through the website and phone. Donate by calling 1800 811 700. http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/services_emergencyservices_victorian-bushfires-appeal-2009.htm Update: 5.49pm Journalists covering the Victorian bushfires are advised of the Dart Centre for journalism and trauma. http://www.dartcenter.org/ http://www.dartcenter.org/articles/headlines/2009/02_08_Australia_BushFire.php Bureau of Meteorology Senior Forecaster Terry Ryan said on ABC Radio the forecast is for cooler conditions in Victoria. / http://www.bom.gov.au/index.shtml News Limited newspapers (publishers of heraldsun.com.au) has donated $1m. Update: 6.05pm Companies pledge millions in bushfire aid http://business.theage.com.au/business/markets/companies-pledge-millions-in-bushfire-aid-20090209-8168.html Update: 6.17pm RedBubble members rally to raise funds for bushfire appeal http://www.redbubble.com/search/bush%20fire/journals http://www.redbubble.com/people/phoenix-appeal Update: 9.02pm Urgent Threat to residents of Healesville, Yarra Glen and Chum Creek Residents in the vicinity of Long Gully Road, Healesville-Kinglake Road (Chum Creek Road) and Myers Creek Road north of Healesville may be directly impacted upon by fire. Fire continues to actively burn in the Yarra Area. Communities need to be aware that fire activity is still current and residents are advised to remain vigilant and be aware of any changing conditions. Update: 9.44pm Urgent Threat to residents of Healesville, Yarra Glen and Chum Creek Residents in the vicinity of Dowd Road, Romeo Road, Anderson Road, Gibbs Road and Juliet Avenue in Healesville may be directly impacted upon by heavy ember attack. Update: 10.01pm / Police confirm bushfire death toll in Victoria is 135. Update: 10.08pm Sports rally to bushfire cause http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25031854-11088,00.html Update: 10.16pm Urgent Threat Message for communities of Toolangi A fire continues to burn south east of Toolangi in a northerly direction and residents are advised they may be directly impacted by the fire. Residents need to remain vigilant and be aware of the localised change in conditions. / Yarra Glen resident reports on Melbourne radio 3AW of glow in sky as she looks towards Healesville. She’s not sure of direction of fire. Update: 10:41pm / The bushfire death toll has been revised from 135 to 130, as police attempt to account for people. Update: 11.03pm Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009 As at 9:30pm on the 9th February, the Fund had received $10.4 million from over 60,000 website and phone donations, with governments including the Victorian Government and Federal Government and corporates pledging additional sums. Donations are still continuing to flow in. http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/services_emergencyservices_victorian-bushfires-appeal-2009.htm Update: 11.07pm Urgent Threat to residents of Healesville, Yarra Glen and Chum Creek Residents in the vicinity of Dowd Road, Romeo Road, Anderson Road, Gibbs Road and Juliet Avenue in Healesville may be directly impacted upon by heavy ember attack. Fire continues to actively burn in the Yarra Area. Communities need to be aware that fire activity is still current and residents are advised to remain vigilant and be aware of any changing conditions. Update: 11.26pm Coles to donate this Friday’s profits to Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund Coles will donate this Friday’s (13 Feb) profits from its 750 stores nationally to the Government’s Bushfire Appeal Fund in partnership with the Red Cross. Coles Managing Director Ian McLeod said the bushfire tragedy had touched a number of Coles team members, some of whom have lost loved ones in the fire, and a number who have lost their homes. Coles Media release here: PDF Update: 11.47pm Urgent Threat to residents of Healesville, Yarra Glen and Chum Creek Residents in the vicinity of Dowd Road, Romeo Road, Anderson Road, Gibbs Road, Juliet Avenue and Donald Street in Healesville may be directly impacted upon by heavy ember attack. The water supply to Healesville has also been affected by the fire, which could result in an impeded delivery of water to the town. Fire continues to actively burn in the Yarra Area. Communities need to be aware that fire activity is still current and residents are advised to remain vigilant and be aware of any changing conditions. Update: 11.51pm Tourists are advised to stay away from the following areas: Healesville, Chum Creek, Badger Creek, Steels Creek, Dixons Creek and Yarra Glen. > Tuesday February 10, 2009 Update: 12.28am / 90 strong firefighting taskforce from Canberra has arrived to assist CFA firefighters near Dederang. They are strengthening containment lines. Update: 12.56am Urgent Threat Message for communities of Toolangi A fire continues to burn south east of Toolangi in a northerly direction and residents are advised they may be directly impacted by the fire. Residents need to remain vigilant and be aware of the localised change in conditions. Tourists are advised to stay away from the following areas: Toolangi and Castella Information on road closures is available on the VicRoads website: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/NewsRoom/News+Releases/BushFiresRoadClosures.htm Update: 1.14am / Victoria Police spokesman Wayne Wilson confirms 156 dead in bushfires. Update: 9.07am Police confirm 173 dead. Bob speaking on 3AW said it’s “bloody terrible”. Update: 10.18am Michael from Kinglake speaking on Melbourne radio 3AW said he’s concerned about “bureaucratic stuff”. Graeme from Kinglake speaking on Melbourne radio 3AW wants a convoy of fuel tankers so people can buy fuel to run generators. Jane from Kinglake speaking to Victoria Premier John Brumby on radio 3AW said people want to stay with their home. She said people went to Whittlesea for supplies and weren’t allowed back to Kinglake. Brumby is taking action to resolve Kinglake residents concerns. Brumby to visit Beechworth area. He said “every resource is being thrown at this”. Brumby said it is difficult to match volunteers with tasks at this stage. “These things will take some time,” he said. Brumby speaking on 774 ABC radio said “we’re doing everything we can.” “We’d like to be in a situation where everyone has a case manager. “This is on an unprecedented scale. “We’ve got 800+ families without homes.” He said the royal commission details may be released later this week and “all things need to be on the table.” He believes those who have lost homes should have a say at the royal commission. Brumby flew over fire ravaged areas in a helicopter yesterday and said those living in heavily treed areas are “always at risk”. He said it’s an unbelievably difficult period for firefighters and they’ve done everything possible they could have done. A reconstruction agency may be headed by retiring Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon. An acting police chief commisioner may be appointed. Nixon said there are people suspected of lighting fires and urges the community to report matters to police. Update: 11.06am / The CFA website reports there are currently no immediate fire threats. People need to remain alert due to a high level of fire activity in areas where fires are still burning. CFA Fires and Incidents / Updates and advice information / http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/incidents/incident_updates.htm CFA Statewide Current Incident Summary / http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/incidents/incident_summary.htm Update: 12.45pm Urgent Threat Message for the communities of Acheron, Connellys Creek, Crystal Creek, Scrubby Creek, Native Dog Creek and Molesworth The Murrindindi – Yea fire burning around the west side of the Black Range is experiencing increased fire activity due to freshening southerly winds. There is increased fire activity in the Northern end of the Black Range. Control lines are being established along the Whanregarwen Road from the Maroondah Highway to Molesworth. The communities of Acheron, Connellys Creek, Crystal Creek, Scrubby Creek, Native Dog Creek and Molesworth may be directly impacted by this fire. Update: 12.49pm Urgent Threat Message for communities of Kalatha Creek Road and east of Two Hills Road The Murrindindi – Yea fire is experiencing increased fire activity due to freshening southerly winds. The Yea-Glenburn area, specifically Kalatha Ck Rd and east of Two Hills Road can expect to experience fire activity and ember attack. Update: 12.52pm Tourism Victoria – Industry Bushfire Bulletin Tourism Victoria extends its heartfelt condolences to all Victorians who have been so tragically impacted by the recent fires. Tourism Victoria has activated the Tourism Crisis Response Plan and established the Statewide Bushfire Tourism Response and Recovery Committee. This committee is now meeting on a daily basis to discuss updates and implement key steps to provide support to our industry. A key priority of Tourism Victoria’s immediate efforts is to work with our tourism industry colleagues who are directly and indirectly affected by this terrible disaster. We will be working with industry, businesses and stakeholders across Victoria to ensure that our colleagues in the impacted regions gain the vital support they need at this difficult time. As many regions of Victoria are currently still affected by fires and emergency service rescue efforts Victoria’s emergency services are urging people to reconsider their immediate travel plans. With rescue efforts underway and road closures across the State travellers are being asked to avoid travelling to the affected bushfire regions, to allow emergency services to begin their crucial work. Source: Tourism Victoria Update: 1.08pm Urgent Threat Message. The communities of Rubicon, Thornton- Taggerty Road, Bulls Lane, and in Cathedral Lane to the east of Little River The Murrindindi – Yea fire burning on the north east front in the Blue Range is experiencing increased fire activity due to freshening southerly winds. Control lines are established along the Power lines between Taggerty and Snobs Creek. The communities of Rubicon, Thornton- Taggerty Road, Bulls Lane, and in Cathedral Lane to the east of Little River may be directly impacted by this fire.
There are a number of ways you can help people affected by the 2009 Victorian bushfire tragedy. 1. Buy an image from the Phoenix accou…
There are a number of ways you can help people affected by the 2009 Victorian bushfire tragedy. 1. Buy an image from the Phoenix account. Profits will go to agencies providing people with relief such as Red Cross and Salvation Army. / 2. Buy an image from Dayonda who has offered all profits from her works for the next three months towards same. / 3. Visit Lindsay Knowles who has beautiful images of Marysville featured on his site. Funds from sale of calendars will go towards rebuilding the devastated town. / 5. WendyJ of Warbarton is also donating profits from sales of her work / 6. Adgray writer extraordinaire, is offering signed, mini collections of her work for donations. / 7. Larry Davis is donating profits from any sales for one month. Good on you Larry. / 8. Profit from the sale of Juilee Pryor’s Burn will go to the appeal. / 9. Mark Moskovitch is offering the profits on several photos. / 10. Matt Bottos is donating profits from his folio. / 11. Make donations direct to the Salvation Army Australia or Australian Red Cross . Any of the above donations, and I’m sure there are more, will be sent to those desperately in need including those who have been injured, or who have lost their homes, family members and everything they own. Bushfire is indiscriminate.
If you wish to donate sales of an image or Tshirt towards the Red Cross Fire Appeal...
If you wish to donate sales of an image or Tshirt towards the Red Cross Fire Appeal please list your work in this Forum Thread in the Melbourne & Victoria Group / / There will be no way I or anyone else will be able to monitor the fact that if someone does sell an a item whether the money will go towards the charity listed above. This all depends on each individuals integrity and honesty. / / All profits made from any sales from my portfolio during the month of February 2009 will go directly towards The Red Cross Fire Appeal / I will happily show the amount donated and and recipt of donation in this thread once all is completed. :D / / Peace, hope and prayers to all those involved in the bushfires in Victoria.
Bubblers pledging profits from their folios towards the bushfire appeal. Buying art from these artists will help those desperately in nee…
Bubblers pledging profits from their folios towards the bushfire appeal. Buying art from these artists will help those desperately in need who have been affected by the recent tragic events. Dayonda who has offered all profits from her works for the next three months / Lindsay Knowles who has beautiful images of Marysville featured on his site. Funds from sale of calendars will go towards rebuilding the devastated town. / WendyJ of Warbarton is also donating profits from sales of her work / Adgray writer extraordinaire, is offering signed, mini collections of her work for anyone who buys a Phoenix Appeal artwork / Larry Davis is donating profits from any sales for one month. / Juilee Pryor’s is donating 100% of the cost of her works (including manufacturing) to the appeal for three months. / Mark Moskovitch is offering the profits on several photos. / Matt Bottos is donating profits from his folio. / Jess is donating profits for the next three months. / Casey Herman has pledged profits from his folio for the next two months. / Steven Agius pledges profits from his folio for one month. / Beth Mills is pledging all profits from her folio for six months. / Kalaryder has pledged profits for the next three months as well as from the sale of her book Shamus. Details from Kalaryder. / Peter Hill has pledged 100% of the purchase price of this image. / Peter Petranker is donating all sales profits from 9 Feb to 9 March. / Rosalie Dale pledges profits from her portfolio for one month. / MimiDesign is donating profits from sale of cards from her portfolio for the next six months. / Naomi Mawson is donating her profits for six months. / Blossom has a journal pledging profits from the sale of some of her art (with the remainder going to the Cancer Council). / Robert Elliott has pledged profits from the sale of his calendars Birds of Australia and Maandowie Bushland Reserve / Kym Breeze: is donating profits from the sale of Deep Within / Temara Valjean has pledged profits from her folio for the next 30 days. / Mark Moskvitch is donating all profits from sales from his folio until the end of April / Australia2U is donating profits from the sale of all tshirts. / Brettus will donate profits for the next three months. / Stuart Chapman is donating profits on all sales until the end of April to the appeal. / Midori Furze is donating profits from her work until the end of March. / Capturedby Kylie is donating profits from calendars from now until the end of March. / David Henderson has pledged profits from his folio for six months. / CrimsonLotus and DrinkMeAlice pledge profits from sales for three months (links coming soon) / Clive pledges profits from sale of any images in his folio until August 09. / Jo Holden has pledged profits for the next three months. / Lucindawind will donate profits from her portfolio for six months. / Jan Landers has pledged all profits from the sale of her beautiful Let it Rain image. / Alexandra Felgate is donating all profits from her folio. / Renate Dartois is pledging print sales from this painting. / Friederike Alexander has donated various images to the fund. / Barnsis has pledged to donate all profits of sales until the end of August 09. / Jaffa will be donating all profits until the end of April 09. / Marvin Collins has pledged all profits from his portfolio also until the end of April 09. / Emily Bandru has pledged all profits from all sales until the end of April 09. / Matt Merritt has pledged all proceeds for the months of February, March and April. / Click58 will donate profits from anything sold in the next sx months. / Leena Hedman has pledged all profits from one of her images. / Vicki Ferrari is donating all profits from purchases until the end of April. / Juni has pledged to donate all profits of this calendar until end of April. / Jacqi will donate profits to the end of March. / Craig Shillington has pledged all profits to the end of February / NIgel has pledged all profits from his profile until the end of May. If you would like to make a pledge, head on over to the Phoenix-Appeal Group Pledge Forum and post your details.
Some of you might not go to the community forums, some might not even know about what is going on right now in the land down under. For …
Some of you might not go to the community forums, some might not even know about what is going on right now in the land down under. For those that do, I do hope you’re trying to figure out how we all can help. / But there are numerous fires all over their country, wiping out towns and villages. / I felt this might reach those who can help out with donations, or be able to send the Red Cross or Savation Army some goods many families will need. / NOW is the time for us to all show just how much of a family we all are. / You can go here to see links of how you can help with donations. There are all sorts of organizations you can choose from, including helping the wildlife and the dis-homed pets. / This is such a sad situtation, and I hate feeling like there is nothing that can be done. / So cmon the rest of the world that reads this, lets help out our Aussie friends / They need us more then ever right now! Here is a journal by Rhana if anyone would like to donate some of their sales for helping our our Aussie friends.
Check it out peoples. Thanks to everyone who has donated work and thanks so much to everyone wh…
Check it out peoples. Thanks to everyone who has donated work and thanks so much to everyone who has purchased work…. Remember too that everything that we earn here gets doubled by Redbubble! Keep up the good work everyone! Lisa x
Afternoon everyone, / We have had an extremely sombre request today. / Wallan Community Centre has put out an urgent request for suits. T…
Afternoon everyone, / We have had an extremely sombre request today. / Wallan Community Centre has put out an urgent request for suits. These suits are for families who have lost relatives, and also their homes, and need them to attend their relatives’ funerals. Any shape and size of suit is fine. / If you have anything you would like to donate – please let me know. / Kind regards, / Kristin Flanagan / Events and Communications Coordinator / Special Projects / E: flanagank@missionaustralia.com.au | P:(03) 8615 2266 | M: 0458 372 765 / A: Level 2, 398 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 | W: http://www.missionaustralia.com.au
The kids in the back room have been busy…...there is now a Phoenix Appeal calendar….more to come AND you can design one yourself and …
The kids in the back room have been busy…...there is now a Phoenix Appeal calendar….more to come AND you can design one yourself and we’ll put it together! Go through the artworks…..write down the names of all the pieces you want in the calendar (please get them right, don’t make it hard for us!) type the list in here as a comment…..and we’ll do our best. Some images may be too small for the calendar or the cover…as we find out we’ll mark this information in the picture description. Then, of course, we want you to buy one! ready, set, go!
Tonight there is a huge TV telathon to raise more money for the bushfires / I want to keep a talley of the moneys raised as I bubble / so k…
Tonight there is a huge TV telathon to raise more money for the bushfires / I want to keep a talley of the moneys raised as I bubble / so keep checking in to see what it’s up to / Chookas! / .................................. 1800 811 700 7:30 START TALLEY / $55.800,000 in the Red Cross Bushfire Relief coffers so far HOST – Eddie McGuire Prime Minister Kevin Rudd greetings CD “Bushfire Aide” – on sale tomorrow! / prelude for a giant bi-city rock concert being organised for a week or two’s hence Rock concert at the Whittlesea Bushfire Relief Centre / Kicked off with: / men-at-work – “Land Down Under” & in the studio / Jimmy Barnes “Working Class Man” 8:30 Talley / $57,000,000 Anthony Lapallia & wife Gia Carides = $50,000 Gumleaf Maffia: Mel Gibson, Hugh Jackman, Cameron Daddo, Jack Thompson, Anthony Lapallia, Gia Carides, John Farnham, Glenn Wheately, Russel Crow Shannon Knowls & Kate Cebrano – “Dont Give UP!” 8:45 Talley / $60,235,888 TabCorp Australia = $2 MILLION!!!!! / $5000 per Goal in tomorrow night’s game / + percentage of every home sold over the year added up to over $1Million !!!! John Farnham dropped in!!!! YES!!!!! / This man is just such a trooper! / He has gotten himself home from FNQ to be here tonight! YAY Russel Crow too! / 02 6648422 [not sure of that tho] / - Coffs Harbour + Rabbitos will raise funds for community centres Idea: / ASH tray shrapnel donations – go scrounge up all the coins out of the car ashtray, drawers, down the couch, etc & donate that! – Good One!! Leigh Kernigan – “Spirit of the Bush” 9:30 Talley / $66,223,992 Harley Davidson = $80,000 Premier John Brumby Spotlight = $200,000 / AND All the yellow ribbons all across the country – free!!! Police Commissioner – Christine Nixon / - the arson arrests on the strength of observers / - Looters caught / - donation Thefts investigating – public awareness for fraudulent cons / - the Phoenix Task Force will get going in a month to address the safety factors of the rebuilding of these communities Gumleaf Maffia: Olivia Newton John, Teresa Palmer, Simon Baker, Naomi Watts Australian Cricket Team / Visited Whitelsea Fire Relief Centre & Survivor Camp / donated their Match fees & 100 per run + 500 per 6 hit 9:45 Talley / $ buggar missed it!!!!! sorry < ( CFA fireys calling a MayDay for being stuck as the fire caught them! Gumnut Maffia: KD Lang, Rachel Griffiths, Rob Lowe, Ellen, Michael Buble Michael Buble = $50,000 The Living End – “White Noise” Miranda Kerr & Megan Gale [fashion models] / David Jones = $750,000 – today’s proffits / Flood Victims in Queensland have been donating theuir relief cheques straight to the fire victims – Floods damage but Fire Descintergrates!!! Phone Room: / Orlando Bloom in the studio!!! On the Phones!!!! / “Ned Kelly” movie with Heath Ledger spent time enouigh in Australian Victorian Bush has won his heart! – Good Bloke but a Pom!!! / (he was very very NORMAL – just a Pommy Bloke that loked familliar! lol) RACV = $500,000 Coles donating tomorrows takings = expected $1 Million / Bunnings = every day Sausage sizzles – Biggest one in Aus on Saturday +$250,000 / West Farmers = $500,000 Rodger Corser [actor] + Hiudai / Kia = $300,000 Ernst & Young Family = $315,000 + more to collect (lost an employee) / Touches everyone personally all over the city, the state, the country, the world! News: / Cooler conditions have helped CFA but there have been 250 more flareups / Pledge all money will go to survivors / National Day & Service of mourning / GG shocked / 2 arrested & questioned for Taggerty relight / serial arsonists in Gippsland / lives lost = 181 but will rise when forrensic gets into more areas Army – 500 reservists from all 3 services helping with dozers building firebreaks & containment lines / Vic Police – Police Band been playing all week in Whittelsea & Yea John Williamson – “TRUE BLUE” / was there Friday for the Country Awards Night just prior to Black Sat Fire ( I will do a collation of the lyrics of these songs tomorrow but the chorus to this one is: ) / True Blue / Is it me & you / Is it Mum & dad / Is it a cockatoo / is it standing by your mate / when s/he’s in a fight / or will s/he be right / true blue / I’m asking you / True Blue / Is it me & you / Is it Mum & dad / Is it a Kangaroo / is it standing by your mate / when s/he’s in a fight / or will s/he be right / true blue true blue Phone Room: / Magda Szubanski & Shane Jacobson / Madeline West & Ian “Dicko” Dickenson Rove McManus – Animal Aide – took up petfood / the Rove show – how do you do an upbeat live show at the time of the disaster – the severity of the news hadn’t really hit yet then – so it was a bit difficult / Brought coffee & chock-chip muffin to feed Eddie / ELMO!!! / Phone room – it’s coming from all over the country! / Australians get behind their own! / it’s happened to them or to someone they know – the degree of seperation is very minimal Scott Cam – Livia Nixon – Back yard Blitz Woolworths = $1Million!! Notes on Kinglake / - unrecognisable – but signs of life – generators people living in their houses poles going up / a few days ago cars incinerated on the roads power lines down etc / Red & white = CFA checked no people / Blue & white = forensics needed – bodies found No Birdsong one house gone but the neighbours is fine – with a line dividing the green grass from the moonscape ash & black sticks Generators = sound of bushfire aftermath Brian Naylor – died in the Kinglake fire with wife Moyra / News reader for 40 years recently retired / “May your news be good news & goodnight” was his tag / “Brian Told Us so – we know everything we need to know cos Brian told us so!” the jingle we grew up on from the 70’s / - great positive energy – velvet like voice with an iron like authority – you just sat up & listened – but his Family was paramount in his mind 11:00pm Talley / $75,993,648 WOOOOOOOOOWWWWW!!!!!!!!!! In the Phone Room: / $10,000 for a ponytail cut off from a Kevin Musgart (?) footy player ( they can have mine too! lol ) Melbourne Storm = $20,000 + the Charity of their choice this year so they will fundraise all year! Gumnut Maffia: Vanessa Amerossi, Aaron Jeffrey, Debora-Lee Furness, Dean Geyer, Baz Lhurman Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban in Nashville – Australian Stars!!! / Nicole wanted to fly out but Eddie talked them into satalite recording instead = $500,000 donation ( they said “Half a million” as if it was 20 bucks! – no noteriety just business , but after all the build up it could have been a million – they have hundreds of them they wouldn’t miss a whole one surely! lol ) Holden = $190,000 + 3000 cars for the families Phone Room: / Ron Barassi [Footy], John Bertrand [yachting], on the phones still running continuouisly hot! QUANTAS = $600,000 + continual support / fame = responsibility we have to pitch in when our mates are hurting / Crazy Johns / Vodaphone = $250,000 / + 50,000 phones for the fireys phones Carsales.com = $25,000 + hope to double soon Jack Jones & Angry Anderson (+ Police Band) – “We Cant Be Beaten!” Blundstone Boots – 2500 pairs of boots for the survivors / += $10,000 personal donation from owners AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE !!! OI !! OI !! OI !! / AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE !!! OI !! OI !! OI !! / AUSSIE OI !! AUSSIE !!! OI !! / AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE !!! OI !! OI !! OI !! .......( lol ) Jaco donating 6 Caravans / AAPT Holidays = money to the appeal / Rays Outdoors = clothing camping gear & BBQs / PETSTOCK = pet Foods & equipment / Cussons = soap & toiletries / Emerites plane tickets = money to the appeal [they did something else too but I missed it! Phone Room: / Adam Hills [comedian] – just of the plane from Hongkong – straight to studio / Hongkong all asking did he have news was he affected / Cassandra from broadford CFA – donated even though she’d been fighting fires! Gold fingers Mens club = $20,00 & still growing [lol] Premier of “Jersey Boys” = $250,000 Jessica ?? – “Time After Time” / (sorry not a fan of her breathlesly warbling nonsense lol) Sea Patrol cast = $7000 / Lunar Parks (Sydney & Melbourne) = all proceedes from next friday RED CROSS / this appeal is showing full committment of people to one another / Phone room so flat chat is so inspirational EVERY CENT will be paid will meet the needs of the survivors / Specialist independant Pannel – to set the criteria of distribution This will be the toughest challenge this country to be faced / Good intentions is great but it’s money that is needed to supply the unique needs / needs are met by the right goods International support = the power of humanity Austin Hospital – specialist Burns unit is FULL Phone Room: Derryn Hinch, / 1 year ago today was the 25th anniversary of Ash Wednesday [1983] / federal Govt match what we raise dollar for dollar Grant Hackett – 10yo giving her birthday money It is about the small money that counts not just the big ones In the Phone rooms: Mark Phillopusus [tennis champ], Rhonda Burchmore [Dancer Musical stage star], Mark Mitchell [comedian] There are local community projects donating their proceeds through till June / It’s wonderful but horrible that such a tradgedy will show how much of a familly we all are Thank the Volunteers & hosts for their time & efforts / Thanks to Eddie for pulling it all together & fronting it / 500 people donating their time – staff Scouts & others / 120 celeberaties / Crown $500,000 & accommodation for the stars / Collation of 7,10,9 & ABC2 Jimmy Barnes – “Hold On I’m Coming” Midnight Final Talley for the night / $ ......?...... / [NUTS!!!! / They didnt give us the total we have to wait for the morning! lol / telling me it stayed around the $75 Million mark – or someone stuffed up the talleying lol] But that is still BLOODY IMPRESSIVE!!!!!! Made tonight on this appeal = $19 MILLION not including the corporate donations / Previous tellathon collation Totals have been around the $11 Million mark so brilliant May I say that it has been an honour & a privellege & a challenge documenting this for you all! I have to appologise for missing bits here & there and for the spelling typos! [I was going fast & this laptop doesn’t have spellcheck! lol] / Thank you too to the ones who sat with me & watched what I wrote – You guys are awesome!!!! / Now I have to decide do I sleep now & bubble in the morning or do I bubble now & sleep in the morning? lol / Bloody coffeee rush always kick’s in an hour later than when I drink it! / & besides Swing Shift’s on! lol – I think I’ll google links for the songs & the celebs etc / Have a good one whatever it is and wherever you are! / G’Nite now! / Chookas! xXx PHOENIX APPEAL GROUP / Thank You for your compassion! xXx
I managed to get the account to help the wildlife who will be searching for a home, food and their life back. / The new account is “wildli…
I managed to get the account to help the wildlife who will be searching for a home, food and their life back. / The new account is wildlife-appeal / 100% of any sales will go to the charity Wildlife Rescue and Protection Inc / Chose this agency because 100% of the donations do actually go to the help of the animals instead of some corporate guy’s pocket. / If anyone would like to help out it would greatly be appreciated. / If you would like to help me with the account, just bmail me thru this account or the wildlife-appeal account and let me know. I would be honored for any help offered. If you would like to donate any of your artwork for the account (linking back to you) please bmail either account, and I will send you the email addy to send the files to. If you want to have your Tee’s on it that is fine also. The images do not have to be of wildlife, it can be any image you would like to donate. I intend on sending as Rb does their payment monthly. The donation name will be wildlife-appeal once the first donation is made, and will be here on out after that. / I intend on keeping that account active for as long as it takes to help out the innocent creatures who have lost their homes, their food and way of life. / Anyone who does want to submit any artwork for a certain amount of time, Please contact me on when you’re ready to remove the work you submitted. I will then remove it from the account I think it is outstanding on how the community has come forward to help out the human side of this horrible tradegy, and I have no doubt the same compassion will come thru for the wildlife affected over there also. It tears my heart out on what these animals have gone thru and what their future holds as they wait for their home to re-grow. I feel they are the real victims in this horrible event. If only they could rebuild their home and re-grow the trees to get their food. They need our assistance as much as possible. Thanks in advance for everything. / I would also like to thank Clive for the use of his image not only people suffer for the account’s avatar..Thank you Clive, I am honored.
It has been overwhelming to see the instant support and compassion fellow Aussies have shown to the victims of the fires in Victoria. Th…
It has been overwhelming to see the instant support and compassion fellow Aussies have shown to the victims of the fires in Victoria. The money and assistance coming in is simply amazing. And I feel such warmth and kindness flowing in from all corners of the world! Thank you so much to everyone for your open hearts and willing hands! The shiny side of humanity is really evident at times like these. But there are millions of silent victims that are being overlooked by the majority of those who are helping or raising funds, and they are the creatures of the Australian Bush, and the domestic animals, left burned, scarred, and without homes after the fires. It is an horrific fate for them. For those who were killed, their suffering is over and they are in a better place, but for the many who survived and are still out there, desperately in need of veterinary care, water, food, and just some kindness…. their need has never been greater. It is up to us to recognize and help them in whatever way we can. / Donations of money to the various wildlife organizations is one way to do this, if you cannot go and help in person. A group of wonderful people here on Redbubble have set up a Wildlife Appeal site similar to the Phoenix Appeal where Redbubble members can donate pieces of art with the proceeds going directly to the wildlife fundraisers. Please check out this site and try to donate a piece of art. The creatures need us to help them too, and they don’t have the media to bring their plight to the world as the humans do. They suffer in silence. And it breaks my heart. I have pledged the proceeds of sales of all my art from my InAWE pages to this cause and hope that others might do likewise. If you wish to donate art, just bubblemail the wildlife appeal and get the address to send the images to. They do not have to BE of wildlife or animals…any artwork will be greatfully accepted…... then just help by spreading the word to others about this second means of supporting those whose lives have been burned by the fires. Thank YOU!
For the anonymous buyers who have bought four of my works recently thank you this has resulted in over $150.00 being donated from the pr…
For the anonymous buyers who have bought four of my works recently thank you this has resulted in over $150.00 being donated from the profits to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal For those overseas this bushfire crisis has resulted in over 1700 homes being destroyed and whole towns destroyed, the death toll now stands at 208. The Red Bubble community has pulled together, with artists donating their profits and donating their work to raise monies and RB matching donations Also see the group The Phoenix Appeal. For more information on how the community is pulling together see the link on the “Daily Wrap”. Amber – Berrys Bay – SOLD ! – Mounted Print / Let There Be Light – SOLD ! Poster / Man O War – Glen Davis , Capertee Vallkey – SOLD ! – Medium Framed Print / Times Past – Glen Davis, Capertee Valley SOLD ! – Medium Framed Print
Well folks, *I would hate to think the hosts of the Wildlife-Appeal sit on their thumbs all day long and thought you might like to s…
Well folks, I would hate to think the hosts of the Wildlife-Appeal sit on their thumbs all day long and thought you might like to see the Sales we have made in this short space of time.! / Please bear in mind that the thumbnails are of images of cards,prints matted prints,laminated prints,T Shirts… etceteraetceteraetcetera..lol! So for all of us Members who are striving to make a difference to the Wildlife-Appeal I decided to copy and paste all of the sales thus far. Thankyou everyone who have purchased and also thankyou to the fine works uploaded for the Appeal. Of course we need to sell more,and if anyone wishes to come and join us,you will be made very welcome. / The More the Merrier. / Thankyou one and all,for the amazing achievement so far. More Please Thumbnails of all the sales made in just over 3 weeks :) Thankyou to all of the buyers and to the Artists who have been so kind in uploading the images for the wildlife-appeal. / There are Calanders,greetings cards,T Shirts and all manners of prints purchased,but we still need more to make this Appeal really rock. We can never have enough works to aid the wildlife-appeal,and so please donate any work for this ongoing Charity Appeal. / Many many Thanks to everyone for doing a sterling job. / Best of luck,and thankyou once again. / We appreciate everyone. / In the words of Oliver Twist:”Please Sir,I want some more!”
As many of you who have read my previous journals know I am with a few other huge hearted photographers and artists, donating the proceed…
As many of you who have read my previous journals know I am with a few other huge hearted photographers and artists, donating the proceeds from sales from our work at the wildlife-appeal / The agency we are helping, the Wildlife Rescue and Protection Inc (WRAP), has some animals that need to be “adopted” / The caregivers (carers) that are trying to help these animals with the injuries they sustained from the bushfires that raged thru Victoria and surrounding areas. I have been emailing with Racheal on how we can help get these animals adopted. Right now there are only 6 left, but she did state there will be more to come. This is how it would work. As with any sponsorship with children, zoo animals, and pets, you would recieve a certificate of adoption, updates, and photos every three months. / If you cant do this yourself, I cant plead with you enough to pass this on, eventually there will be someone that can help out with the animal survivors of Black Saturday. For those of you already involved with adoption programs, please pass this on to your friends and everyone else. I will be contacting local businesses and some schools in my area to see if they would like to adopt one of these amazing animals, you can do the same. To learn more about this, please go HERE / From Rachael, WRAP, the wildlife-appeal, every single person that is helping us with pledges and donating their work and myself. / Thanks so much…just pass this on.
You have to love PayDay and I am very very happy to report making the first donations to WRAP from the…
You have to love PayDay and I am very very happy to report making the first donations to WRAP from the wildlife-appeal account. First we all want to thank Everyone for donating their beautiful work, the buyers who bought things to help us out, and of course the people on the Wildlife-Appeal group, who have started contacting us to make their pledged donations on behalf of the wildlife-appeal. Without everyone helping out as they are doing, this donation to help those animals who are still fighting for their life from the bushfires of Feb. 7th, 2009 wouldnt have happened. / I didnt realize the currency exchange when I put in the amount of the donations, so this was done in three parts to get to the amount for US dollars that was switched to AUS dollars. Really need to get myself a currency exchange chart around here. / From what was sent, it totaled up to $275.00 AUD from the wildlife-appeal account. / The donations sent from people who donated their proceeds totaled up to $68.00 AUD / Bringing our total to date 03/05/09 to $343.00AUD I think this is an outstanding start to the appeal we have all chosen to participate and support. Everyone should feel proud and feel like they did, have and Are making a difference in helping! This cause by no means is over. We still need to get the word out. As the fires in Austalia seem to die down, it doesnt mean all is over and done with. There are many who still need our help. Many animals and people. Luckily for the human side of this tradegy the outpoor of help has been amazing from all around the world. But we cant forget our silent victims, who will be wondering where their food is, where their homes are. It will take months and probably years until their life is back to “norm” / So please pass on the word for this cause to everyone, anyone you feel is interested. Every bit of help does make a difference, even if it’s being discussed over a cup of coffee. / Thanks to Everyone who has made this happen, without all of you this wouldnt have gotten started! So leave this journal with a grand feeling of accomplishment. You Have and Do Deserve it! To those who want to help out we are always accepting more art work of all kinds, not just animals. Thank you so much from the wildlife-appeal :) Reciept copies from all donations made to WRAP (my address information will not be copied so some of that is missing) :) This is a note that was written to WRAP on behalf of the wildlife-appeal and the WLA group…... / This is from the wildlife-appeal account, this is one of the first donations made from the actual account created with artist’s work on Redbubble donated to sale for profits to help the cause of the wildlife who were injured in the bushfires of February 7, 2009, known as Black Saturday in Victoria Australia and surrounding areas. We are all honored to be helping in this cause. / Thanks so much for allowing us to help. The members of the wildlife-appeal Wildlife Rescue and Protection- / Order Number: 479 / Total: $180.00 / Receipt No: 906513000463 Wildlife Rescue and Protection / Order Number: 480 / Total: $70.00 / Receipt No: 906513000464 Wildlife Rescue and Protection / Order Number: 481 / Total: $25.00 / Receipt No: 906514000465 Pledges by members who have sold work and already have sent their donation in.. Wildlife Rescue and Protection / Order Number: 477 / Total: $13.00 / Receipt No: 906500000461 by Helene Kippert Wildlife Rescue and Protection / Order Number: 474 / Total: $20.00 / Receipt No: 906320000458 by Cynthia Adams Personal Donations… Wildlife Rescue and Protection / Order Number: 470 / Total: $15.00 / Receipt No: 906312000455 by Pamela B Wildlife Rescue and Protection / Order Number: 424 / Total: $10.00 / Receipt No: 905213000405 by Wendy Slee Wildlife Rescue and Protection / Order Number: 423 / Total: $10.00 / Receipt No: 905212000404 by Christopher Ewing Here’s to much more artwork being sold and many more donations being made!
finally got a letter back from rachael from the wildlife rescue and protection agency (WRAP), she sent us a few shots of the animals tha…
finally got a letter back from rachael from the wildlife rescue and protection agency (WRAP), she sent us a few shots of the animals that were orphaned in the wildfires in victoria and the surrounding areas. / thought everyone who has helped might like to see, just what all their hard work and money are going to. / Some of these little guys can be adopted as well, just go to the WRAP site if interested or pass it on to anyone you think might be interested. / We are making a difference in every way possible, so keep up the great work! / They have named each little baby, the ones left to carry on. / Nannygana / / OfficerDibble / / Sally / / Stella / / Toast, looking / / Toast, sore leg / / Sorry about images being different sizes, this is what was sent to us.
Rachael from the Wildlife Rescue and Protection (WRAP) sent us more shots of the actual rescues…
Rachael from the Wildlife Rescue and Protection (WRAP) sent us more shots of the actual rescues that went on. Some are alittle graphic with the roos and unfortunately for those poor animals they had to be put down. / She is gradually sending us photos of their hard work in saving the animals in their care, and as she does send them to us, we will post. These are random images she has sent us, in no particular order. We know its been over a month since this tradegy has happened in Victoria. Rachael and the others have been very very busy trying to find homes and suitable places for the surviving. She is sending photos as she can find the time. / / / / Kudos to those who have gone out there to save these animals.
Thank you to you all for your support, the sales, the donations and pledges. Together we have raised and donated an amazing $471 so f…
Thank you to you all for your support, the sales, the donations and pledges. Together we have raised and donated an amazing $471 so far, to the Wildlife Rescue and Protection Inc (WRAP). / This amazing amount has been raised from Wildlife Appeal (made up of so many fantastic donated images and tee designs), the Wildlife Appeal Group pledges and all the donations. More information can be found in our last post A Humble Thanks so instead of repeating what was written before, I urge you to read that wonderful letter of thanks. If ever you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact one of the hosts of the Wildlife Appeal Group or bubblemail the Wildlife Appeal themselves. Thank you again, for all you have done and given.
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