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Featured Hero - Jake Cannon

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ABC: EWH Jake tackles remote blazes

EWH Jake's ACT Remote Area Fire Teams (RAFT) fight fires in the roughest, most inhospitable terrain, working long hours in the bush to stop the flames from spreading. ABC News's Kate Evans reports.
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APESMA: Call to Action!

Young APESMA members are getting involved in doing something about their changing climate! Steve Packer reports.
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Extreme Weather Heroes wins IMA

Green Cross Australia’s “Extreme Weather Heroes” campaign has won an “Outstanding Achievement” Interactive Media Award from the “Interactive Media Council”.
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Troy helps NSW prepare for summer

The bushfire season started early this year for Sydneysiders. Meet Troy Gersback, an inspiring 22 year old NSW Community Fire Unit volunteer. Troy is ready to support the good fight and has a powerful message for young Sydneysiders.
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In the line of fire

Building Connection Magazine talks to Jake Cannon about juggling his trade career and his volunteer position with the Rural Fire Services in the ACT.
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Ruby stands out in SES recruiting

Footsgray SES volunteer Ruby is spearheading a national recruitment drive in the fight against climate change - as an Extreme Weather Hero. The Maribyrnong Leader reports.
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Extreme Weather Heroes hit the beach

The EWH project welcomes Surf Life Saving Queensland. Read what CEO Tony Scanlan has to say...
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Building it back green

ABC's Bush Telegraph program talks rebuilding green with Peter Williams, one of the leaders behind the sustainable push at Flowerdale in Victoria; Bob Dixson, Mayor of Greensburg, Kansas, USA; Mara Bun, CEO of Green Cross Australia.
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Governor General greets our Heroes

Australia’s Extreme Weather Heroes have been warmly welcomed by the Australian Governor General Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC and His Excellency Mr Michael Bryce in a celebration at Government House.
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The Mail: Join up urges hero!

Ruby talks to The Mail about extreme weather, volunteering and the SES and having some fun while learning some full on skills!
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