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Victoria Bush Fires claims one of our own. David Balfour was accidently killed while fighting the devastating bush fires in Victoria. My deepest, deepest sympathy goes out to David’s wife and children, family and friends. This family lost not only a husband and father they lost a true hero. David was one of the valiant firefighters who risked their lives in 2003 fighting the Canberra bush fires an event that is still vivid in the minds of Canberra’s residents. It was a scary and frightening time for us and the tradgedy with the loss of this hero David Balfour is that he believed he was repaying a debt to those Victorian fire fighters who helped us out in 2003. It’s not so much about what you do, but how you do it, when, where and why and David doing just that has made the ultimate sacrifice.

The loss of 201 lives, 7000 homes, several townships, pets, wild life and stock in these Victoria bush fires is overwhelming. Compared to the 2003 Canberra bush fires our losses were microscopic, but even the loss of one life is one too many. Here in Australia we are blessed with the generosity and big hearts of all those who have rallied to help those in need. Many have and are helping in small ways that might not bring them public recognition, but Australians just can’t help rising to the occasion in any way they can.

There are some who criticise those who let the world know about their generous large donations, but the critics ignore the fact that many who might only make minimal donations are motivated to outdo each other and the benefactors are those personally touched by the tragedy. It is a fact that listeners to some radio talk back programmes have phoned in with requests as to whether particular companies, for example the big oil companies, have made any donations. This it seems is not so much of big brother is watching as the little brothers are keeping an eye on you. I pay tribute to all those who have donated in some way or other be it monetary or not your hearts are in the right place.