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A nation remembers

07 Feb 2010, 4:50PM

Memorial services for Australia's worst natural disaster since Federation, Black Saturday, have taken place in Victoria, with the Prime Minister asking Australians to remember the day as one of inspiration. Read more

Bushfire anniversary: Interactive map

03 Feb 2010, 10:10AM

A year ago, Victoria was devastated by the Black Saturday bushfires. Click on our interactive map to hear those who lived through the fires tell their stories. Read more

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Remembering the unforgettable

Where were you a year ago, on February 7? For the majority of Aussies, it was just another Saturday, filled with chores, shopping, maybe a movie or a meal out. Read more

In her own words: Christine Adams

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. Read more

Art from the ashes

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. Read more


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 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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Young bushfire survivors 'at risk'

Young bushfire victim at Kinglake, February 2009 (SBS)

04 Feb 2010, 7:34PM

Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry says young people affected by the Black Saturday bushfires may experience nightmares as the anniversary approaches. Read more

PM pays tribute to 'Black Saturday' survivors

Black Saturday survivor (AAP)

04 Feb 2010, 6:29PM

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd paid tribute Thursday to the "extraordinary courage" of survivors of the 'Black Saturday' wildfires ahead of the disaster's first anniversary.
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In his own words: Ashraf Doos

Ashraf Doos (SBS)

03 Feb 2010, 12:11PM

Chef Ashraf Doos lost his home and his thriving business in the Black Saturday fires, but escaped Marysville with his family as the flames closed in.

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