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Bushfire victims to get $50k to rebuild

12 Mar 2009, 6:30PM

Bushfire survivors whose homes were lost or badly damaged in the deadly Black Saturday disaster will receive $50,000 each to kickstart their rebuilding process. Read more

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Coroner delays body release

07 Mar 2009, 10:25AM

Relatives of bushfire victims who are awaiting the release of their bodies face further frustration as the identification process continues. Read more

How you can help: Bushfire appeals

Bushfire victim (AAP)

10 Feb 2009, 3:50PM

The bushfires in Victoria are the worst in Australia's history. Find out how you can help.

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Nixon made 'grave oversight' on Black Saturday

Christine Nixon (AAP)

27 May 2010, 3:30PM

It was an "oversight of grave proportions" for ex-Victoria Police boss Christine Nixon to leave the control centre on Black Saturday the bushfires royal commission has heard. Read more

Fire commissioners urged to scrap 'stay or go'

Photograph of the Black Saturday bushfires (screengrab)

26 May 2010, 7:06PM

The idea people in well-prepared homes can save their property and lives in the face of a raging fire is a myth and should be abandoned, the Bushfire Commission has heard. Read more

Silent tribute to fire victims

Survivors of the Victorian bushfires hug (AAP)

07 Feb 2010, 11:01AM

People around Australia will pause for a minute's silence today, to mark the anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires, as those who survived the blazes take part in memorial services. Read more

Australia to remember fire tragedy

Firefighters battle the Black Saturday bushfires (AAP)

06 Feb 2010, 6:10PM

Australians around the country will pause on Sunday to remember the day, 12 months ago, when bushfires ripped through the heart of Victoria killing 173 people. Read more

Artists share bushfire visions

Photograph of the Black Saturday bushfires (SBS screengrab)

06 Feb 2010, 2:10PM

Ten artists and photographers hit by the Black Saturday bushfires have joined forces in an exhibition of work tackling the disaster.

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In her own words: Christine Adams

Ken and Christine Adams (SBS)

06 Feb 2010, 10:00AM

Christine Adams' much-loved bed and breakfast was reduced to a pile of rubble in the Black Saturday bushfires, but a year on she's back welcoming guests to the town.

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Art from the ashes

Detail from Changeling, by Ursula Theinert (SBS)

06 Feb 2010, 9:20AM

The Black Saturday bushfires cost 173 lives and left thousands of people homeless, but some in Victoria's art community are drawing inspiration from disaster.

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In his own words: Steve Flood

Steve Flood lost his home in the Bendigo fire (Photo: Steve Flood)

05 Feb 2010, 4:23PM

Steve Flood's home exploded in flames as he tried to save it from the Black Saturday bushfires - but the whole family was determined to get straight back on their bikes. Read more

In her own words: Merran Guest

Merran Guest (SBS)

05 Feb 2010, 11:12AM

Marysville 'part-timer' Merran Guest spent Black Saturday desperate for news of her adopted home - and woke to discover her holiday house had been destroyed.

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Black Saturday anniversary: Interactive map

Interactive Google map of the Black Saturday bushfires (SBS)

03 Feb 2010, 10:10AM

A year ago, Victoria was devastated by the Black Saturday bushfires. To mark the anniversary, those who lived through the fires tell SBS about their experiences.

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