Tag Archive for: flood

‘Lismore Draws’ Art Initiative Brings Hope to Flood Affected Kids

By: Justin Rouillon

When Matt Knight visited his hometown of Lismore following the first round of flooding that the town received, he knew he wanted to make a long term difference to kids who’d lost everything in the record breaking floodwaters. Read more

Australians and Red Cross Unite to Raise $25 Million for Flood Victims

By: 96five

Last weekend saw Australia’s commercial television networks joining together to support flood victims in Queensland and New South Wales, with a telethon that has banked more than $25 million for the Red Cross Flood Appeal.
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Heard of ‘Buy a Bale’? Now it’s ‘Buy a Cow’ to Help Our Farmers

By: Clare Bruce

You’ve heard of ‘Buy a Bale’ – the charity appeal that was set up last year to help our nations farmers through the drought. Well now you can Buy a Cow. Read more

Prayers for Safety as Townsville’s Rising Floodwaters Reach Their Peak Today

Above: Defence forces stationed in Townsville are moving people to safety. Picture: 4th Regiment, Facebook

By: Clare Bruce

As the North Queensland city of Townsville suffers the deluge of a one-in-100-year flood, and mass evacuations of thousands of homes, the local Christian radio station has been working around the clock to keep the community informed and encouraged. Read more