Wednesday, 16 October, 2019
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Hands up to help out Actor turned singer Tim Campbell kept the 270-strong crowd out of their seats and dancing up a storm at the 16th annual Casey Cardinia Foundation Charity Dinner entertained on Friday night. Guests not only had a good time, but helped to raise another $70,000 for the Foundation’s directors to plough into worthwhile projects and causes across the region. For more on the Foundation dinner, turn to pages 22-23.
Chloe Battaglin, Olivia Hunt and Deb Cribbes from Duffy and Simon enjoy Tim Campbell's performance on Friday night. 198803 Pictures : ROB CAREW
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‘Burnt’ by brass By Mitchell Clarke As Governor General David Hurley toured a house destroyed by fire near Noosa last week, victims of the Bunyip bushfires were left asking when they’ll be visited by a dignitary. Over seven months after fires tore through the township of Tonimbuk and surrounding areas, residents rebuilding their lives are yet to feel the support of those in power. It was a different story up north, however, when Mr Hurley was “touched” by the story of 89-year-old Pam Murphy, who was the only person to lose her house in a fire near Peregian Beach.
“One of the most important parts of my job is to thank people for what they do for their community,” the Governor General said. “When disaster strikes, you continually see a heartfelt response from people, who go the extra mile to help out. We’ve got a good case study here of response.” But the response efforts to the Bunyip bushfires are being questioned, with victims feeling they’ve been “left out” of the consideration of those empowered to help. Community Recovery Committee for the Bunyip Fire Complex chair Tony Fitzgerald said many of the residents who lost houses and property in the fires feel as if they aren’t
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Mr Fitzgerald said there are so many people hurting in the aftermath of the tragedy, stating six months after a fire is often the worst time for people who have lost their homes and property. Acknowledging that residents have received some help, fellow committee member Lindsay McNaught believes a visit would instil some hope in victims. “I guess it would make people feel relevant, that their plight was being recognised,” he said. The Gazette contacted Daniel Andrews for comment but his team were unable to provide a response before deadline.
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