Parts of regional Victoria feature in a new tourism campaign "Open for Business' which shines a spotlight on everyday Aussies as they rebuild their lives. The Federal Government initiative aims to help Australia and international audiences to better understand and support communities that were impacted in the 2019-20 bushfire season. We think it's amazing! Some of the highlights are below. #9news | 9 News Border North East

🚨Over 60,000 koalas lost🚨 Almost 143 million native mammals, including over 60,000 koalas were likely in the path of the Australian bushfires of 2019-2020, one of the ‘worst wildlife disasters in modern history’ Join us on the largest, most innovative regeneration program in Australia's history 👉 https://wwfau.org/Regenerate-Australia | WWF-Australia

The world watched in horror as Australia suffered devastating bushfires that ravaged much of the east coast in January of 2020. It was the the beginning of a challenging year to remember. | SBS News