News Corp Bushfire Fund

Thanks for popping by. In this area of the site, we share news of the grants we have awarded, our new partnerships and share stories about our organisation. From time to time, you’ll also find articles and our thoughts on key issues facing remote, rural and regional communities.

You can use the categories to the right to explore particular topics. You’ll also find inspiring stories about some of the wonderful things community groups do with that funding. We also share a selection of media stories, where FRRR or a member of our staff has been featured. For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.

Grant strengthens capacity at local radio station

24 Nov 2022 – In a bid to regain sponsors and attract new ones, Alpine Radio used a $6,000 grant from the News Corp Bushfire Recovery Fund, to hire a Sponsorship and Marketing Manager.

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Talking Hands for Frontline Responders

10 Nov 2022 – Using a $25,000 grant through the News Corp Bushfire Fund program, Deaf Can: Do partnered with SA CFS volunteers across the state to teach basic AUSLAN skills.

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Creative bushfire recovery in the Scenic Rim

10 Nov 2022 – Through the News Corp Bushfire Fund program, FRRR helped to fund The Little Pocket Association’s initiative ‘Regeneration – Creative Bushfire Recovery’ project.

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Grants provide important support for bushfire-affected communities

31 Mar 2021 – FRRR, in partnership with News Corp Australia, has awarded $279,940 in grants to support 12 projects in communities impacted by the Black Summer bushfires.

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Support for bushfire recovery on offer

13 Jan 2021 – FRRR is encouraging community groups in regions affected by the 2019-20 bushfires to apply for recovery funding, with more than $380,000 in grants available through the News Corp Bushfire Fund.

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Grants continue to support Black Summer bushfire recovery

26 Nov 2020 – FRRR, in partnership with News Corp, has awarded 18 communities impacted by the Black Summer bushfires a total of $341,280 in grants for 20 projects that will support the recovery…

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More than $400,000 in grants awarded for Bushfire Recovery

29 Sep 2020 – FRRR, in partnership with News Corp, has awarded a further $410,159 in grants to support the recovery of rural communities impacted by the Black Summer bushfires. News Corp has also…

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Bushfire-affected communities encouraged to apply for recovery grants

01 Jul 2020 – News Corp has partnered with FRRR to offer up to $630,000 in grants to support the recovery of communities affected by the recent bushfires across the country. Grants of up…

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News Corp Bushfire Recovery Program grants awarded

18 Jun 2020 – The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, in partnership with News Corp Australia, has awarded $368,386 to support 21 projects across the country that will help in the recovery of rural,…

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