Media Releases

Margaret River Fire 2011

• Appeal launched to help Margaret River fire victims

Lake Clifton Fire 2011

• Grants from Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund distributed to help communities rebuild

Perth Hills Fire 2011

• Grants from Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund distributed to help communities rebuild

Gascoyne and Mid-West Floods 2010

• Grants from Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund distributed to help communities rebuild
• Appeal launched for Gascoyne and Mid-West flood victims
• Corporate sector urged to come on board for flood victims

Toodyay 2009

• 30th December 2009 - Lord Mayor calls for donations for Toodyay Bushfire Appeal
• 5th January 2010 - Lord Mayor visits fire affected area of Toodyay
• 7th Jan 2010 - Toodyay fire victims to get payments from Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund
• 15th Jan 2010 - Second round of payments to Toodyay fire victims
• 22nd Jan 2010 - Third round of grants to Toodyay Bushfire Appeal
• 29th Jan 2010 - City contributes $50,000 to Toodyay Bushfire Appeal

Dwellingup 2007

• 7th February 2007 - Donations sought for fire appeal
• 26th March 2007 - Generous response to the Dwellingup Fires Appeal

Cranbrook 2004

• 1st January 2004 - Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund
• 6th January 2004 - Donations sought for Fire Appeal
• 27th February 2004 - $100,000 for bushfire victims, but more money needed