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Workers replacing utility poles following bushfires in the outskirts of Quaama in Australia's New South Wales state. AFP
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Leading seaman aircrew Brendan Menz looking out the door of HMAS Choules' MRH-90 Maritime Support Helicopter over Southern New South Wales, Australia. Australian Department of Defence/EPA
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A sign shows the public where to unload donated goods at the Food Bank Distribution Centre bound for areas impacted by bushfires in the Glendenning suburb of Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
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Volunteers help help organise large donations of goods at the Food Bank Distribution Centre bound for areas impacted by bushfires in the Glendenning suburb of Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
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Melissa and Charlotte O'Dwyer, the wife and young daughter of Rural Fire Service volunteer Andrew O'Dwyer, farewell their husband and father during the funeral at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Horsley Park, Sydney. Getty Images
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RFS volunteers pay tribute at the funeral for NSW RFS volunteer Andrew O'Dwyer at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Horsley Park, Sydney. Getty Images
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HMAS Adelaide operates off the coast of Eden, Australia, as fires burn during Operation Bushfire Assist. Reuters
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A Navy officer standing on the HMAS Adelaide while a bushfire burns on the coast of Eden, NSW, Australia. Australian Department of Defence/ EPA
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The fire damage at Flinders Chase National Park after bushfires swept through Kangaroo Island, Australia. EPA
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HMAS Adelaide docked off the coast at Eden, NSW, Australia. Australian Department of Defence / EPA
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Approaching smoke from bushfires along Princes Highway between Batemans Bay and Nowra on Central Coast in Australia's New South Wales state. AFP
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Workers replacing utility poles following bushfires in the outskirts of Quaama in Australia's New South Wales state. AFP
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Leading seaman aircrew Brendan Menz looking out the door of HMAS Choules' MRH-90 Maritime Support Helicopter over Southern New South Wales, Australia. Australian Department of Defence/EPA
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A sign shows the public where to unload donated goods at the Food Bank Distribution Centre bound for areas impacted by bushfires in the Glendenning suburb of Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
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Volunteers help help organise large donations of goods at the Food Bank Distribution Centre bound for areas impacted by bushfires in the Glendenning suburb of Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
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Melissa and Charlotte O'Dwyer, the wife and young daughter of Rural Fire Service volunteer Andrew O'Dwyer, farewell their husband and father during the funeral at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Horsley Park, Sydney. Getty Images
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RFS volunteers pay tribute at the funeral for NSW RFS volunteer Andrew O'Dwyer at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Horsley Park, Sydney. Getty Images
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HMAS Adelaide operates off the coast of Eden, Australia, as fires burn during Operation Bushfire Assist. Reuters
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A Navy officer standing on the HMAS Adelaide while a bushfire burns on the coast of Eden, NSW, Australia. Australian Department of Defence/ EPA
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The fire damage at Flinders Chase National Park after bushfires swept through Kangaroo Island, Australia. EPA
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HMAS Adelaide docked off the coast at Eden, NSW, Australia. Australian Department of Defence / EPA
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Approaching smoke from bushfires along Princes Highway between Batemans Bay and Nowra on Central Coast in Australia's New South Wales state. AFP
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Workers replacing utility poles following bushfires in the outskirts of Quaama in Australia's New South Wales state. AFP
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed pledges financial support to Australia as bushfires continue to rage
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi said the UAE stands together with the country in a call with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
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08 January, 2020
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