Tag: Bushfires

Rain offers bushfire respite but it isn’t enough. First rain in 10 years for some parts

In some parts of Australia, last week's rains were the first in ten years. While the deluge has offered some respite from the bushfires, it comes as just a sip — much more is needed.

Apocalypse Now: Bushfires and a lesson for us all

The breakdown of all infrastructure in the Australian bushfires serves to illustate just how much we now rely on technology for our day to day survival. After a generation of increasing reliance, are we losing the abillity to survive without these aids?

Red Dot Cameras’ Australian bushfire appeal

London Leica dealer Red Dot Cameras is offering a D-Lux 7 as the price in a draw to support the relief efforts for the Australian bushfires. A donation of just £10 puts you in the running.

New England, Australia: Over the hills and far away

New England in Australia. John gets away from it all and manages to dodge the bushfires.