The sight of flames travelling at breakneck speeds towards
homes and towns is one we witness very year. One wonders how Aussies put up
with this annual event. The trend is increasing as yet more homes are built in
the 'bush.' Every year lives are lost and countless hundreds have to rebuild their
homes. The fact is that fires are a natural phenomenon in Australia; indeed
many plants need them in order to reproduce. The Aboriginals (I guess there is
a more PC term!) lived with nature and were able to adapt as the flames
'renewed' their natural habitat. So what to do? Try evolving with nature and
building where it is safer. I'm sure Aussies will find the balance. Let's face
it----you lot over the ditch can show us a thing or two about resiliency!
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