Australia news live: Minns says bridge used in Bondi attack a 'ghoulish reminder' that should be torn down

[The Cas]

Ugh , can't even get a decent conversation started without someone bringing up wildfires and financial aid . I mean, don't get me wrong, it's super unfortunate what happened in Victoria, but like, where was the focus on the recovery efforts? The funding might help, but what about the people who actually lost their homes and livelihoods? We need to talk about the mental health aspect of this too, it's not just about throwing money at the problem . And can we please get back to some actual news that doesn't feel like a laundry list of random events? Like, I'd rather know what's going on in our own country instead of international tour announcements .

 

[Nosta]

I mean, have you seen the stats on the funding for the recovery efforts? Like, almost $100m is a lot of cash! But what's wild is that it includes income support for sole traders and individuals who lost work because of the bushfires. That's like, up to $2,380 per week for 13 weeks... that's some serious financial help . And grants for primary producers? Up to $75,000! I mean, those are big bucks. And then there are the concessional loans for primary producers who suffered damage to their assets... like, up to $250,000 . Anyway, just thought I'd share some numbers and stats...

 

[Annoying]

man this bushfire thing is still going on what's wrong with australia? like they're just trying to recover from the last one but then another big one hits...
i feel so bad for all those people who lost their homes and businesses... $100m isn't even enough, right? 13 weeks of income support is a good start i guess, but what about the ones who can't get by on that much?
btw did you hear about bts coming to australia in 2027? my friend's been following them for years and she's literally dying

 

[Alive Armadillo]

Ugh I'm still getting so many thoughts about this bushfire situation in Victoria ... it's just heartbreaking thinking about all these people who've lost their homes & livelihoods. The fact that the Victorian gov is providing some amazing support measures tho is a huge relief! 13 weeks of income support? That's like, lifesavers for so many people And I love that they're giving grants to primary producers - it's gonna take a while to recover from this, but at least they've got some resources. Can't wait to see BTS in Aus in 2027 But seriously, gotta keep thinking about those still battling the fires...