Victorian Bushfires

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I live in Melbourne, Victoria. I have family and friends effected by the recent fires that raged across our countryside last week and thankfully for me they are safe. So many others have lost so much more and their lives have been devastated and it will take a long time to rebuild some of these beautiful communities. If you are interest in donating to the bushfire cause please visit the Red Cross and make a donation.

Throughout this coverage there has been some amazing use of the internet. The ABC - our government national radio and TV service have been sensational covering the story and providing constant updates for the effected communities. Through their website www.abc.net.au they have interactive maps, photo and video streams, blogs and messageboards for people donating all sorts of things. They are also on twitter and are showing they are embracing new technology to deliver great indepth information.

360 degree video use

The following is a link to a rather errie video of Strathewen; it is filmed after the bushfire and is a 360 degree view of a burnt out forest and makes you feel as though you are standing there. If you are interested check it out here.

It is hard to believe it was only a week ago that this area was green and full of life.