{"id":1196,"date":"2025-12-06T21:48:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T21:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=1196"},"modified":"2025-12-06T21:48:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T21:48:34","slug":"australia-news-live-disaster-assistance-announced-for-nsw-bushfire-victims-after-up-to-16-homes-destroyed-australia-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=1196","title":{"rendered":"Australia news live: disaster assistance announced for NSW bushfire victims after up to 16 homes destroyed | Australia news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"liveblog-body\"><span class=\"dcr-90inr0\"><gu-island name=\"KeyEventsCarousel\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;keyEvents&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;69349df18f08c681439c1b93&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to another Sunday morning Guardian live blog.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;6846de02-0021-4327-85f1-3c9f086978ea&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Disaster assistance will be made available to those in fire zones and people who do not have insurance after bushfires burning on the New South Wales Central Coast are reported to have destroyed up to 16 homes overnight. The announcement on Sunday morning comes as New South Wales premier Chris Minns said hot and windy conditions allowed the fire front to jump a one kilometre body of water.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;ae8af889-234b-4de5-b294-af098a816cb7&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The federal government has refused to repatriate Australian children from Syrian refugee camps despite the US warning that leaving them there raises the risk they will be radicalised and harmed. 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The bushfires come while Australia is just beginning summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Minns was asked about the \u201cirony\u201d that the bushfires have come just as his government have announced it may keep the Eraring coal fired power plant operating beyond 2027 \u2013 and connection the Premier appeared to reject.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>That would be pretty cynical.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The Premier said the state was in the process of transition its energy grid with 85% of the state\u2019s power coming from coal \u201ca few years ago\u201d now down to 65% and \u201cdropping\u201d. The Premier said there is \u201cbillions of dollars coming into the grid\u201d to develop \u201cmassive\u201d new renewable energy projects.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>I think it\u2019s consistent, but it is not an easy path. It is a difficult thing to pull off, but we\u2019re not for turning. It is hugely important for New South Wales.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;australia-news\/live\/2025\/dec\/07\/australia-news-live-nsw-bushfire-central-coast-upper-hunter-chris-minns-anthony-albanese-anika-wells-social-media-ban-syria-refugees-tasmania-dolphin-sands-labor-coalition-ntwnfb&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6934a0448f0838b357e87b6c&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6934a0448f0838b357e87b6c&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Australia news live: disaster assistance announced for NSW bushfire victims after up to 16 homes destroyed&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Australia news live: disaster assistance announced for NSW bushfire victims after up to 16 homes destroyed&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/australia-news\/live\/2025\/dec\/07\/australia-news-live-nsw-bushfire-central-coast-upper-hunter-chris-minns-anthony-albanese-anika-wells-social-media-ban-syria-refugees-tasmania-dolphin-sands-labor-coalition-ntwnfb?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6934a0448f0838b357e87b6c#block-6934a0448f0838b357e87b6c\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 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13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>This was a fast-moving, very dangerous fire in a residential area and we owe a huge debt of gratitude to members of the RFS, many of whom are volunteer whose put their lives on the line and did an amazing public service for this state and we have a huge debt of gratitude to them.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">For more, read The Guardian\u2019s previous reporting on the bushfires burning across the state:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"fe5e4611-eb76-49cb-b626-9430d277d4b5\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"idle\" 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class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>We know that at least 12 homes have been destroyed on the central Coast but that number is likely to be higher. We are devastated for those families. Obviously that\u2019s the worst news imaginable in the run-up to Christmas, exactly what they didn\u2019t need and a reminder of how devastating these bushfires can be.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The Premier said that number is expected to rise as the situation on the ground becomes clear, with reports up to 16 houses as the situation on the ground have been lost.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Minns said support services are working to engage with those effect and local councils to keep roads open.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>The good news is that transport has been reconnected so that line running from the Central Coast to Newcastle and Sydney will be back and operational as of today which is important tore transport and logistics, but we will roll it from.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;australia-news\/live\/2025\/dec\/07\/australia-news-live-nsw-bushfire-central-coast-upper-hunter-chris-minns-anthony-albanese-anika-wells-social-media-ban-syria-refugees-tasmania-dolphin-sands-labor-coalition-ntwnfb&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69349fcd8f08c681439c1b9c&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69349fcd8f08c681439c1b9c&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Australia news live: disaster assistance announced for NSW bushfire victims after up to 16 homes destroyed&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Australia news live: disaster assistance announced for NSW bushfire victims after up to 16 homes destroyed&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/australia-news\/live\/2025\/dec\/07\/australia-news-live-nsw-bushfire-central-coast-upper-hunter-chris-minns-anthony-albanese-anika-wells-social-media-ban-syria-refugees-tasmania-dolphin-sands-labor-coalition-ntwnfb?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69349fcd8f08c681439c1b9c#block-69349fcd8f08c681439c1b9c\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-69349df18f08c681439c1b93\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Good morning<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Welcome to another Sunday morning Guardian live blog.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Disaster assistance will be made available to those in fire zones and people who do not have insurance after bushfires burning on the New South Wales Central Coast are reported to have destroyed up to 16 homes overnight. The announcement on Sunday morning comes as New South Wales premier Chris Minns said hot and windy conditions allowed the fire front to jump a one kilometre body of water.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The federal government has refused to repatriate Australian children from Syrian refugee camps despite the US warning that leaving them there raises the risk they will be radicalised and harmed. 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